Orientation Dates

Freshman 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 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.   

November 7

January 8

Freshman students starting in the Spring of 2026 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.

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 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.   

May 15

June 12

Freshman students starting in the Summer of 2026 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.

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. – 5 p.m. Eastern time.   

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 23

June 24

June 25

June 25

June 29

June 30

July 6

July 7

July 8

July 9

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.

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 2026 are assessed the $125 orientation fee and $125 enrollment prepayment when registering for BBN Orientation.  

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 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.   

November 7

December 12

January 8

Transfer students starting in the Spring of 2026 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.

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 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.   

May 15

June 12

Transfer students starting in the Summer of 2026 will be assessed a $25 orientation fee after their orientation on their fall tuition bill.

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 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern time and will take place in-person, on campus.   

June 11

June 22

July 2

July 10

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.

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 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.

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 2026

• January 7 – Arrival Date and Residence Halls Open for International Students
• January 8-9 – International Big Blue Nation Orientation

Click here for a detailed orientation schedule (available later this year).

The University of Kentucky International Center serves all international students and provides detailed information about international orientation on their website. 

For International students starting Fall 2026

• August 16-17 – Arrival Date and Residence Halls Open for International Students
• August 18-19 – International Big Blue Nation Orientation

Click here for a detailed orientation schedule (available later this year).