Final Reminders
Getting To Us
Parking will be free in the Cornerstone (South Limestone) Garage. This is the only approved visitor parking. Use this address in your maps app:
409 South Limestone
Lexington, KY
Learn more about Lexington, local restaurants, attractions and options for overnight accommodations at visitlex.com.
After You've Parked
Follow signs to the third floor pedway to campus in stairwell A. Cross the pedway and follow signs to check-in.
You’ll enter Gatton Student Center nearest the glass doors under the big, blue UK logo.
Check-in will be open from 7:30-8:15 a.m. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Helpful Packing and Travel Tips
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Bring a Device
You are expected to bring a laptop (or tablet) with you! Please bring a personal device rather than a school-issued Chromebook.
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Food Provided
A continental breakfast, as well as lunch at Champions Kitchen, are included.
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What to Wear
Dress casually with the weather in mind - umbrella, coat, etc. Wear comfortable shoes. Students and guests should expect to walk moderate distances outside, between meeting locations
4
Program Time
Plan to be on campus until 4:30 p.m. If you do not participate in the full program, you will need to attend a summer orientation.
Your Canvas Prep Course
Students must complete the BBN Orientation prep course in Canvas, available at www.uky.edu/canvas.
The biggest piece of advice from previous BBN Orientation attendees is to make sure you know how to navigate myUK GPS, UK’s schedule of classes, course registration and degree planning system.
Your Canvas course has the training tools you need!
Major Change Deadline
You will attend meetings and complete advising with your admitted academic college, unless you are approved for a major change before BBN Orientation.
Major change requests must be submitted at least 7 days before your orientation date.
If you wish to change your major, follow the steps and complete the form at go.uky.edu/majorchange.
Advising Prep Form
Complete the Advising Prep Form in your BBN Orientation Canvas course (www.uky.edu/canvas) at least 7 days before your orientation date.
Your academic college will use the information you provide on the Advising Prep Form to prepare for your course registration at BBN Orientation.
WildCard Mobile ID
New students now receive their WildCard student ID as a mobile credential in their phone’s digital wallet.
While you won’t pick up a physical ID at BBN Orientation, now is a good time to set up your WildCard Mobile ID and upload your photo!
Visit wildcard.uky.edu for details.
BBN Orientation Agenda
Students and guests should download the UK Guides app from their phone’s app store to see the full, detailed schedule, available beginning June 3.
Download the UK Guides App on the App Store for Apple products and Google Play for Android!
A printed program will not be provided.
Overnight Accomodations
Students and guests can reserve overnight, on-campus accommodations the night before and/or after their orientation. Reservations need to be made at least 3 days prior to your stay. The rate is $38.50 per person, per night.
Learn about included amenities and how to reserve your room on the Summer Conference Housing website.
Other Helpful Information
Questions?
Contact Us:
orientation@uky.edu
859-257-3256