Orientation Dates
Freshmen, transfer, international and readmission students joining UK beginning with the fall, spring or summer term must participate in a new student orientation.
Freshman orientations
For freshmen starting Spring 2024
Freshmen students starting in the spring are required to attend a BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from approximately 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.
November 10
January 4
Freshmen students starting in the Spring of 2024 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their spring tuition bill.
For freshmen starting Summer 2024
Freshman students starting in the summer are required to attend a BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from approximately 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.
May 10
June 7
Freshman students starting in the Summer of 2024 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.
For freshmen starting Fall 2024
Freshmen starting in the fall are required to attend a one-day, in-person BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern time.
June 17
June 18
June 20
June 21
June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28
July 1
July 2
July 8
July 9
July 10
July 11
Capacity Information: BBN Orientations have limited capacity per date. As dates reach capacity, they will be automatically removed from the options available in myUK. Should additional space become available, you will see them in myUK, allowing you to switch your date.
Additional Information and Fees
Any student not participating in orientation for their designated start term will need to complete late registration in the first week of classes (there is an additional $40 charge for late registration).
If you are unable to attend any of the above dates, please email orientation@uky.edu.
Freshmen beginning in fall 2024 are assessed the $125 orientation fee and $125 enrollment prepayment when registering for BBN Orientation.
Transfer students and readmitted students with transfer work
For transfer students starting Spring 2024
Transfer students starting in the spring are required to attend a BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from approximately 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.
November 10
January 4
Transfer students starting in the Spring of 2024 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their spring tuition bill.
For transfer students starting Summer 2024
Transfer students starting in the summer are required to attend a BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from approximately 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.
May 10
June 7
Transfer students starting in the Summer of 2024 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.
For transfer students starting Fall 2024
Transfer students starting in the fall are required to attend a BBN Orientation on any one of these dates. The day’s program will last from approximately 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.
June 6
June 24
July 12
Transfer students will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.
Capacity Information: BBN Orientations have limited capacity per date. As dates reach capacity, they will be automatically removed from the options available in myUK. Should additional space become available, you will see them in myUK, allowing you to switch your date.
Late Registration: If you cannot participate in any of the offered orientation dates, you will need to complete Late Registration during the first week of classes (there is an additional $40 charge for late registration). Email orientation@uky.edu to request Late Registration.
Additional Information + Fees
Transfer students will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.
Any student not participating in orientation for their designated start term will need to complete late registration in the first week of classes (there is an additional $40 charge for late registration).
Students requesting a start-of-term orientation should contact the Office of Orientation and Outreach.
Readmitted students without transfer work
For readmitted students without transfer work
Readmitted students without transfer work will complete a self-paced, rolling online orientation.
Students must register for this orientation in myUK. You may disregard the placeholder date for this orientation, as this is a rolling, virtual orientation.
You will receive an email to your UK email address inviting you to your orientation course in Canvas. You will need to complete the modules in this Canvas course to fulfill your orientation requirements. This Canvas course contains information on how you will connect with your academic advisor and register for courses.
International students
The University of Kentucky International Center serves all international students and provides detailed information about international orientation on their website.
For International students starting Spring 2024
- January 2 – Arrival Date and Residence Halls Open for International Students
- January 3-5 – International Big Blue Nation Orientation
For International students starting Fall 2024
- August 18 – Arrival Date and Residence Halls Open for International Students
- August 19-21 – International Big Blue Nation Orientation
Click here for a detailed orientation schedule (available later this year).