Big Blue Nation Orientation

At your Big Blue Nation Orientation, you’ll meet with an academic advisor and register for your first-semester classes. You’ll also learn about UK's academics, support programs, and other resources. Plus, you’ll get familiar with campus and meet lots of other new Wildcats.

If you’ve already registered for orientation, you can find your orientation date in myUK > Student Services > Admissions > BBN Orientation Registration. Expect BBN Orientation information in your mailbox 3-4 weeks before your date!

Welcome Wildcat!

If you've been accepted to the University of Kentucky, confirm your attendance by registering for BBN Orientation today!

Freshmen, transfer, international, and readmission students joining UK beginning with the fall, spring, or summer term must participate in a new student orientation.

Your Wildcat Journey Begins Here.

An incoming student sits on a bench looking through an orientation folder at seeblue U.

Incoming Freshman

A female student sits in a classroom taking notes.

Transfer Student

Readmitted Student

200+ MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

UK has a strong faculty core that supports 200+ academic programs spread across 16 degree-granting colleges, the Lewis Honors College, Graduate School and the UK Library system.

550+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

We inspire students to explore the many opportunities for involvement in UK’s community beyond the classroom and residence life experience.

$3.7 BILLION

Invested in infrastructure across campus, including a $256 million multidisciplinary research building and the continued expansion of a $1 billion health care facility started in 2004.

14 NEW RESIDENCE HALLS SINCE 2012

Fun Fact: UK is the only school in the SEC, BIG 10, and in the Commonwealth that has all modern residence halls complete with state-of-the-art technology and en suite bathrooms.

Phone	859 257-3256
Email	orientation@uky.edu