We are excited to welcome you to your new home at the University of Kentucky! UK Campus Housing is already preparing for our newest Wildcats to join us on campus this August. This page will be updated with reminders and instructions as we get closer to move-in week. We encourage you to bookmark or save this page for easy access to all things related to Big Blue Move-In 2024.
Don't forget to schedule your fall Move-In Appointment. Instructions to schedule your appointment can found here.
Learn more about the move-in process below.
1. Discuss what you plan to bring with your roommate(s) to avoid bringing duplicate items.
2. What size sheets do I bring for my bed?
3. Use our What to Bring/What NOT to Bring handout to guide you when making purchases or deciding what to pack or leave behind.
4. Pack items in plastic bins or containers rather than cardboard moving boxes.
5. Purchase a parking permit and select a dining plan.
6. Visit the Interactive Map, which will be updated and made available closer to move-in, to determine your best route to campus on move-in day.
7. Download and print your Hall Code Card and Route Map from this website once available.
8. Remember to consistently check your UKY email address and this page for important deadlines and reminders.
Hall Code Cards will be available during Summer 2024.
Before leaving your place of residency on move-in day, make sure you do the following steps:
Your move-in route map will be available during Summer 2024.
Upon arrival to campus, you will notice our Wildcat Welcome Team directing traffic, unloading vehicles, and guiding you to your parking area after unloading. These volunteers are here to greet you and provide assistance during your 30-minute Move-In Appointment.
Disability Resource Center
If for any reason you need further assistance with move-in due to a disability or have questions about move-in accessibility, please call the Disability Resource Center at 859-257-2754.
Here you will find answers to come common questions relating to preparing for Big Blue Move-In.
Your Move-In Appointment is a designated 30-minute window of time for you to arrive at the unloading area during fall move-in. The purpose of the appointment is to minimize traffic delays and maintain efficiency throughout the move-in process. All students MUST select a Move-In Appointment. Appointments will be available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST each day and will provide you a 30-minute window to unload your vehicle on move-in day. Only a limited number of appointments will be available at each time slot, so we strongly encourage selecting your appointment as soon as possible.
You will log into myUK (myuk.uky.edu) using your linkblue username and password. Once logged in, please follow these steps to select your Move-In Appointment:
Reminder: Only dates and times will be visible to you based on your residence hall, Living Learning Program and any other applicable group or organization. Only a limited number of appointments will be available at each time slot, so we strongly encourage selecting your appointment as soon as possible.
If you have questions about Move-In Appointments or are unable to attend any of the available time slots, please contact Campus Housing at ukhousing@uky.edu or (859) 257-1866.
We don’t limit how many vehicles you bring to campus; however, we do ask that only vehicles needing to unload pull through the receiving line of your residence hall’s unloading zone. For students who live within three hours of campus, we recommend limiting items to only those that are necessary to get settled in your space. The more items or vehicles you bring could cause congestion and delay the move-in process for you and other students.
Don’t worry! We will have an entire crew of volunteers called the Wildcat Welcome Team supporting you during Big Blue Move-In. Our Wildcat Welcome Team will be composed of current UK students, faculty and staff as well as “true blue” alumni and UK partners. The volunteers will be wearing Wildcat Welcome Team t-shirts, so you can easily find them! We will also have carts available to help move your belongings into the residence hall. You can also email ukhousing@uky.edu before your arrival to let us know you will be arriving by yourself and we can ensure a volunteer is there to meet you.
Click here to view more information about insurance coverage while living in campus housing.
Student mail can be delivered after move-in has completed on August 22, 2024. For information on how to label the package or mail visit the Postal Services page or download our 2024 Postal Services handout.
Please contact the Disability Resource Center at 859-257-2754. Office hours are business days from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
See the UK Dining website for more information:
Dining Locations - University of Kentucky (campusdish.com)
To participate in the popular K Week events, incoming students must be officially moved in no later than Wednesday, August 21.
If you have questions about Move-In Appointments or are unable to attend any of the available time slots, please contact Campus Housing at ukhousing@uky.edu or 859-257-1866.
If you would like to submit a request to change your current room assignment, you can complete the Room Swap Request Form by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 8. This will inform UK Campus Housing of your desire to change spaces. Again, submitting this form does not guarantee your request will be accommodated. Requests for room swap will be processed based on your housing application completion date.
If we can accommodate your room swap request, the Housing Assignments team will contact you via phone with details and information on your new room assignment.
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella or rain poncho and wear sunscreen if necessary.
Big Blue Move-In will take place rain or shine. UK Campus Housing will provide plastic sheets to protect belongings from rain and volunteers will assist in moving students into the residence halls as quickly as possible. You can visit the UK Alert page to view severe weather and safety updates. In the event of thunder or lightning, students and families may be asked by Lead Coordinators to shelter in place in their vehicles until the storm passes. In the event of a tornado warning, you will be instructed to stop what you’re doing and move to an interior room or hallway on your building’s lowest level. The university meteorologist and UK Police Department will be closely monitoring the weather and if there is a severe weather threat, the university may make a call to adjust move-in dates or times to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The university communicates emergency notifications, including tornado warnings, via the UK Alert page, student email and official social media channels Instagram and Facebook.
Parking maps can be accessed here. If you have a valid student or employee parking permit, you may park in the areas designated by your permit. Please pay close attention to designated parking areas and “No Parking” zones. We also recommend downloading and printing out your Hall Code Card and Route Map for reference as you arrive on campus.
Yes, UK Campus Housing does provide carts for students and families to use during Big Blue Move-In. We do ask that you return the carts, as soon as possible, to their original location once you are finished using them.
Hydration stations will be available throughout move-in areas. We ask that you bring a refillable water bottle to use at the hydration stations and water fountains within the residence halls. Snacks and food will not be provided, but some dining locations will be open and there are many restaurants near campus. If you are a UK Student who has purchased a meal plan for 2024-2025, your plan begins on your first official move-in day.
The reference desk will be closed Sunday, August 19.
Sunday, August 18: 12 pm – 5 pm
M-T, August 19 - 22: 8 am - 8 pm
Friday, August 23: 8 am – 5 pm
ALL parking permits are required by August 26 (first day of classes)
WildCard ID Office
Gatton Student Center
160 Avenue of Champions, Suite A380
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:15 pm
Phone: (859) 257-1378
Email: IDoffice@uky.edu
iPad distribution will begin on Tuesday, August 20, Wednesday, August 21 or Thursday, August 22 from 8am - 11am at The Cornerstone.
Please visit our Resident Resource Center for laundry instructions. We are pleased to offer free laundry for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Please visit our Resident Resource Center for instructions on how to place a maintenance or custodial request with FIXIT, the 24/7 call center.