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Before Applying

Graduate and Family Housing is at capacity for the upcoming academic year. We are no longer accepting applications and encourage you to seek off-campus accommodation. 

To apply to live in Graduate and Family Housing, new graduate students must be admitted to the University of Kentucky as full-time students and have created a linkblue account. Returning students must be in good financial and academic standing and pursuing a full-time graduate degree. The application instructions below are for students applying to one of the Four Graduate Communities: LTS 625 South Limestone, Shawneetown, Greg Page Stadium View and LTS 633 Maxwelton Court. 

NOTE: If you are wanting more information about applying to live in the Graduate and Professional wing of University Flats, please click here

When completing the application for the Five Graduate Communities, be prepared to:

  • Provide personal details
  • Submit any roommate requests
  • Answer questions concerning your living preferences
  • Provide proof of meningitis vaccination
  • Pay the non-refundable housing application fee
  • Review and electronically sign a license agreement

1. Begin the Graduate Housing Application

To begin your Graduate Housing Application, follow these steps:

  • Go to myUK (myUK.uky.edu)
  • Log in using your linkblue username and password
  • Select Student Services
  • Select myInfo
  • Select Campus Housing to be taken into the Campus Housing portal
  • Select Graduate Application and choose the academic year in which you will be arriving

2. Provide Personal Details

Here you will provide some personal details that will help Graduate and Family Housing learn more about you and your circumstances. 

3. Submit Any Roommate Requests

You may request one roommate. The graduate student that you request must have an active application or be a current resident. You both will also be required to sign a Roommate Supplement.

4. Choose Living Preferences

Select your housing preferences. Preferences will be taken into consideration, however, housing assignments are based on availability at the time the application is completed.

You may revisit and update housing preferences until you have been assigned space. Once you have received your assignment, housing preferences will lock. After that, if you need to change the housing assignment, you will need to write ukapthousing@uky.edu.

5. Proof of Meningitis Vaccination

The University of Kentucky requires all on-campus residents to have a meningitis vaccination. Upload proof of meningitis vaccination via the self report tool. Please do not send to the Graduate and Family Housing office.

6. Pay Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee is required to complete the application process.

7. Review and Sign License Agreement

Once you have received your assignment, you will be required to complete a License Agreement. Take a few minutes to read through the entire License. The License is signed with an electronic signature agreeing to the terms of the License. It is important to note that housing is for the full academic year. You will renew your License on July 1 of each year. If you cancel your License, there may be fees that apply.