Schedule of Events

Join the Big Blue Nation for one of K Week's best traditions! You'll learn UK cheers and songs, hear from UK President Eli Capilouto and coaches, and get your class photo taken on the football field! Be sure to wear your new K Week shirt to show your Wildcat pride and comfortable shoes. Attendance will be taken; scan the QR code at Big Blue U to check yourself in.

Sensory/accessibility note: this event will include extra large groups and loud noises like music and cheers; closed captioning will be available inside Kroger Field.

All new students are expected to attend their designated meeting; attendance will be taken. Specific times and locations for each college can be found here.

Sensory/accessibility note: depending on the college, this event may include large groups.

What better way to kick off the new school year than getting involved on campus? Join in at the SAB annual back-to-school bash, Campus Ruckus, featuring up to 200 current student organizations with a night full of free snacks, t-shirts, and inflatables! Each organization will have a carnival game prepared to break the ice and share how to get involved. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board.

Sensory/accessibility note: this event will include extra large groups and loud noises like music and cheers.

Pick Your Path is a day set aside during K Week for you to spend time getting to know more about some of UK's wonderful campus resources. You get to decide what you want to learn more about – attend as many as you want! You'll meet new people around campus, get free stuff, and learn more about UK. Check the UK Guides mobile app in mid-August for information on all the paths available.

Sensory/accessibility note: depending on the session, this event may include large groups.

Kick off the school year at the Wildcat Welcome Festival! The UK Alumni Association invites all UK students to enjoy live music, free food, photos, and games at Alumni Commons. At 8 p.m. the K Week team will give you a chance to meet a ton of new people who are part of the BBN just like you, so don’t miss out! Come celebrate the new school year and have some fun. We will see you there! Sponsored by the UK Alumni Association and K Week.

Sensory/accessibility note: this event will include large groups and loud noises like music and cheers.

All day until Cat-A-Palooza

Check the UK Guides mobile app in mid-August for a full schedule of events and activities hosted by many of our registered student organizations.

Grab free food, listen to live music, see a hypnotist performance, recharge in our Chill Zone, enjoy crafts, and meet all of the awesome people behind the amazing resources in the Gatton Student Center! Sponsored by the offices and organizations of the Gatton Student Center.

Sensory/accessibility note: this event will include extra large groups and loud noises like music and cheers. A Chill Zone will be available at the event for those who need to decompress.

Check the UK Guides mobile app in mid-August for a full schedule of events and activities hosted by many of our registered student organizations.

Celebrate one last time before classes start! Pick up more free stuff (including K Week scavenger hunt prizes!), take unique photos, and learn about the fun events still to come this fall. The K Week team hopes you have an amazing first semester at UK! 

 

Sensory/accessibility note: this event will include extra large groups.