Academic
A member of the college faculty or staff who assists students with planning their courses each semester and their overall program of study.
What is Academic Advisor?
The electronic application required for students to be considered for federal financial aid.
What is FAFSA?
Peer tutoring center that provides free, drop-in, peer tutoring for many core courses in math, science, and business. Also offers Common Hour Review (CHR) sessions.
What is The Study?
A unique combination of initials and numbers that every UK student, staff, and faculty member have.
What is Linkblue ID?
Fitness center designed to provide opportunities for open recreation, group fitness classes, and personal training on north campus.
What is Alumni Gym?
The complete list of course offerings, including their descriptions and dates/times for the upcoming semester.
What is Course Catalog?
A type of financial aid that pays students to work part-time on campus during the academic year.
What is Federal Work-Study?
Assists students with major/career exploration, career readiness, internships, and pre-professional skills. Offers career services including individual appointments, mock interviews, and workshops.
What is Stuckert Career Center?
Page that allows students to connect with campus organizations, learn about upcoming events, and search for events based on dates and keywords.
What is BBNvolved?
Recreation facility that provides opportunities for open recreation, group fitness classes, and personal training on central campus.
What is the Johnson Center?
The period of time in which students can register for courses for the upcoming semester.
What is Registration Window?
Online scholarship platform that matches students to relevant, external scholarship opportunities.
What is Scholarship Universe?
Offers technology assistance to members of the campus community and can help troubleshoot issues with wifi, computer/technology, and phone/internet services.
What is Information Technology Services?
The ten course areas that all UK students must satisfy, including areas such as humanities, statistical inferential reasoning, and global dynamics.
What is UK Core?
Provides free, confidential mental health services for UK students.
What is the Counseling Center?
The system in myUK that maintains the official record of the general education requirements that a student has fulfilled. Students can evaluate how many courses they've completed and where they stand regarding their degree completion.
What is Degree Audit?
Helps students with all matters associated with financial aid, including scholarships, loans, and financial literacy.
What is Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships?
Speaking and writing center that offers free peer tutoring for communication and composition assignments, including research papers, essays, lab reports, and presentations.
What is PresentationU?
Platform that allows students to register for classes, check their degree progress, view midterm and final grades, request their transcript, and schedule various appointments.
What is MyUK?
Offers services for UK students who have paid the health fee, including primary care, nursing, and behavioral health.
What is University Health Service?
A protection from the federal government on students' privacy and confidentiality. Places restrictions on the disclosure of students' educational records and information.
What is FERPA?
Provides guidance and assistance to students who have encountered financial difficulties only after they have met with their financial aid counselor. Works with students individually to assistant in student financial challenges.
What is Financial Ombud Services?
Student digital media space that provides access to recording equipment and space, editing stations with specialized multimedia software, and technical support for students.
What is Media Depot?
The emergency notification system that uses texts, calls, and emails to communicate official information during an emergency or crisis situation.
What is UK Alerts?
Provides immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing various forms of mental health issues and/or crisis. Ensures that individuals in distress receive timely and appropriate care. Refers people to the Counseling Center and to other campus resources.
What is TRACS?