Student Services
Dining Services
Looking for on-campus dining locations during Winter Break?
Connect with Campus Events
Find more information about upcoming virtual events and programs on BBNvolved.
Basic Needs
Center for Support and Intervention
The Center of Support and Intervention (CSI) serves as a central hub to connect students with resources to meet basic needs regarding food and housing. If you are currently experiencing a basic needs crisis please complete our referral form.
Visit the CSI Basic Needs and Services Page
Bias Incident Support Services
If you have experienced a bias incident you can receive support services through the Bias Incident Support Services office.
Childcare and Dependent Grants
Childcare and Dependent Grants are available to full or part-time students to help them pay for cost associated with their care through the Student Government Association. Some examples of what is eligible for funding are: diapers(child/adult), formula, daycare, and in home care. Should you have any specific questions please reach out to Jillian Chamberlain.
Big Blue Pantry
Located in the basement of White Hall Classroom Building (room 025) next to the Post Office, the Big Blue Pantry is open to any University of Kentucky student with a valid UK ID experiencing food insecurity or hunger.
Contact us at bigbluepantry@gmail.com for any questions, or for a special appointment if our hours don't work for you.
Student Service Offices
University offices and staff are operating remotely, connect with the following websites to find out more about how they are staying connected to students and the campus community.
- CARES
- The Confucius Institute
- Disability Resource Center
- First Generation Student Advising
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- International Center
- LGBTQ* Resource Center
- Martin Luther King Center
- Off-Campus Student Advising
- Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity
- Student Organizations and Activities
- Student Support Services
- Veterans Resource Center
- VIP Center
Student Career and Employment Resources
We know that student jobs and internships are being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students interested in employment opportunities (both traditional on-site work and online/remote work) have access to multiple job listings and resources through UK. The Stuckert Career Center offers a variety of programs and resources for current students and new alumni.
Student Organizations and Activities
Involvement Advising
An opportunity for students to connect with an Involvement Advising Coordinator (a peer leader) virtually or via email to learn more about their interests and guide students in getting involved and engaged on campus.
Schedule an Appointment with an Advisor
Volunteer Advising
An opportunity for students to connect with a Volunteer Advisor (a peer leader) to navigate different service opportunities on campus and in the greater Lexington community. Appointments are available virtually via students’ MyUK.
Winter Intersession Activities
- Wildcat Involvement and Leadership Development (WILD) Program
- Students will meet twice a week starting the week of January 4, 2021 to learn more about their strengths and values, identify communities to get involved in, and create an action plan to continue to engage in the UK community. All sessions and socials will be virtual during the winter intersession and shift to in person monthly gatherings throughout the Spring semester.
- Sign-up for WILD
- Student Activities Board Presents: Winter Wednesdays
- Wednesdays throughout the Winter Intersession, Student Activities Board (SAB) will host a program to engage and entertain students virtually. Dates include December 2nd, 9th, 16th and January 6th,13th, and 20th.
- Sign-up for Winter Wednesdays
- Winter Cinema Series
- Students who will still be on campus over the winter intersession can attend movies at Worsham Cinema in the Gatton Student Center. Dates include December 15th, 18th and January 8th, 12th, 19th.
- View Movie Lineup
- Student Organization and Activities
- In-person trivia, jeopardy, crafting, and other types of small gathering events that students can engage in and connect with others who may be on campus. Dates include December 17th, January 7th, 14th, and 21st in the Cats Den of the Gatton Student Center.
- Virtual programs like trivia, novelty artists, and live entrainment for students to engage in and connect with others virtually. Dates include December 8th, 11th, 22nd, 28th and January 4th and 19th.
- Visit BBNvolvd for list of events
- Intramural Sports
- Intramural Sports will hold a NBA 2K20 & 2K21 Tournament with registration from December 2 - 4 and play beginning December 7. For questions, email ukimevents@gmail.com.
- Click here to register and select "IMLeagues"
- Service and Community Engagement Programs
- In collaboration with Civic Lex a virtual speaker series centering around civic engagement in the Lexington area will be held January 2021, exact date TBD.
- Kitchen Collaborations with local restaurants will host virtual cooking classes. Students can participate at home with their own ingredients or stop by the SOA office for grab and go ingredients. Dates TBD in January 2021.
- Click here to check for added event dates