Virtual Orientation - Mandatory 

• Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00 AM (EST Kentucky time) – Check your local time here.  

• Virtual Orientation on Zoom: Meeting ID # 820 1672 1702 

• Attendance is REQUIRED.  Topics include:
  • Technology - Confirm LinkBlue/ DuoMobile are working correctly.
    • Understand the difference: Student ID number (for campus); LinkBlue (for online login)
    • Find these on your Admission Letter:
  • Class Registration - Officially register so that bills can be processed.
  • Travel Tips - Checklists for packing, Airport transportation, In-Person Orientation
  • Watch the Meeting Recording.
    • Important Links:
    • DuoMobile for your device(s): Apple Store ; Google Store
    • Student Account: First Time Activation ; Reset Password and/or Account Manager
    • MyUK Student Website (bill & payments) ; Other Payment Method Options
    • Technology Problems?  Need an online appointment?  Schedule here.
    • Canvas Class Portal Online ; Join CESL Students class ; Complete Orientation Checklist
    • Immigration iCAT Portal Online for UK International Center
    • LEX Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky
    • UK International Hospitality Program Airport Pickup Form
    • Hotel Option at Extended Stay America with lower nightly rate for ESL students
    • Buildings on Campus: 
      • Orientation/ Offices: Patterson Office Tower
      • Student Services/ Food: Student Center
      • Parking/ Services: Cornerstone 
      • Classrooms: Blazer Dining Hall

 In-Person Orientation - Mandatory 

• Friday, June 7 at 9:00 AM (EST Kentucky time)

• Office of China Initiatives in the Lucille Little Library building

• Location: 160 Patterson Dr. Lexington, KY 40506

• Parking: We recommend Cornerstone Parking Garage (PS #5, 409 South Limestone).

• Attendance is REQUIRED.  Topics include:
  • Tour of essential campus buildings

  • First Week expectations (bill payments, health insurance, classroom etiquette)

  • Class schedules