UK September Updates

 


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Admission Updates 

We have officially begun releasing admission decisions for students with completed applications. Students who meet certain criteria may receive a decision within two to three weeks. Decisions are shared through the applicant portal, followed by an admission packet in the mail. 

👉 View UK Acceptance Booklet Here

As a reminder, UK has a combined application. Students can apply for admission, the Lewis Honors College and competitive scholarships all in one step. If a student applied for admission only but later wishes to apply for the Lewis Honors College or scholarships, they should email admissions@uky.edu to request the application supplement. 


Early Action Deadline: December 1  

Encourage your students to apply by Dec. 1, 2025, for priority consideration: 
  • Lewis Honors College 
  • Competitive and academic scholarships 
  • Campus Housing 
All supporting materials (application fee, high school transcript and optional test scores) must be received or postmarked by Dec. 1. 


Student Events 

Please share these opportunities with your students:  
  • Big Blue Open Houses: Daylong visits including campus tours, academic meetings and a resource fair. BBNOs are offered in Sept., Oct. and Nov. 
  • Campus Visits: Offered year-round with admissions sessions, guided tours and tailored options. 
  • One-on-One Connections: Students, families and counselors can schedule virtual or phone meetings with an admission counselor. Students can find their counselor here. 
Special Opportunities 
  • Lewis Look (Oct. 4): A showcase of the Lewis Honors College, including presentations, seminars, student panels and college and residence hall tours. Students will also meet the interim dean and faculty members. Share this link with your students to RSVP. 
  • Future Educators Open House (Oct. 21): An inside look at UK’s College of Education, with faculty connections, student panels, scholarship information and a complimentary lunch. The event will be held in the UK Gatton Student Center between 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. ET. Contact  jenna.demastes@uky.edu with questions and to RSVP. ​​​​​​
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Campus Housing
 
The UK Campus Housing and Dining application opened on Sept. 8. Students admitted to UK may apply at any time. Applying early increases the chance of securing preferred housing. Priority for Room Selection is based on both admission track and housing application completion date. 

UK offers a variety of residence hall options, with flexible suite-style living designed to meet students’ needs. Families can view model rooms during campus tours and orientations. 
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Featured Program: Communication Sciences and Disorders 
 
One major, two pathways. 

UK’s Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program prepares students for rewarding careers in speech-language pathology (MS) or audiology (AuD). Students graduate ready to make an impact in schools, hospitals, clinics and beyond. 


Postgraduate Pathways:   
MS in Speech-Language Pathology (Graduate Degree)   
Purpose: Prepares students to diagnose and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding and swallowing disorders across all ages   
Career Settings: Schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private practice supporting children and adults with communication challenges   

  
AuD in Audiology (Clinical Doctorate)   
Purpose: Trains students to diagnose and treat hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders using hearing aids, cochlear implants and more.  
Career Settings: Hospitals, ENT practices, schools, newborn hearing screening programs or clinical research.  

👉 Learn more at chs.uky.edu/communication-sciences-and-disorders
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UK Fun Fact
 
Did you know? UK hosted the first-ever football game in the Southeast in 1880 at Old Stoll Field off the Avenue of Champions? By 1895, 11 of the current SEC members were playing football. Go CATS!  


Helpful Links
 
UK Viewbook
UK Travel Piece
UK Acceptance Booklet (next steps for admitted students only)
Please be in touch if there is anything we can do to support you! You can find contact information for your area’s admissions counselor here.
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cara.franke@uky.edu | call: 859-257-8126 
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