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5 EKU GUIDE EKU GUIDE Welcome to University History Eastern Kentucky University! The Kentucky General Assembly of 1906 enacted legislation establishing the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. Governor J.C. Beckham signed the bill into law on March 21, 1906. On May 7 of that year, the Normal School Commission, meeting in Louisville, selected the campus of the old Central University, founded in 1874 in Richmond, as the site of the new school. On June 2, 1906, Ruric Nevel Roark was chosen president of the Normal School and the training of teachers began.

In 1922, Eastern became a four-year international students. The curriculum institution known as the Eastern Kentucky leads to associate degrees, baccalaureate State Normal School and Teachers degrees, and an expanding graduate College. The first degrees were awarded program that currently offers degrees at by this institution in 1925. In 1928, the the master’s level in many other fields, College was accredited by the Southern as well as the already well-established Association of Colleges and Secondary Master of Arts degree in Education and Schools. In 1930, the General Assembly the various fifth-and sixth-year leadership renamed the school the Eastern programs in education, psychology, and Kentucky State Teachers College. technology. In addition to these programs, Eastern offers three doctoral degrees: In 1935, a graduate program was the Doctorate in Education in Educational approved at Eastern, leading to the Leadership and Policy Studies, the Master of Arts degree in Education. In Doctorate in Nursing Practice and the 1948, the General Assembly removed Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. e’re delighted that as a family you’ve chosen to become members of the Eastern the word “Teachers” from the name of WKentucky University community. EKU is committed to excellence and to the the College and granted the College the Ever-mindful of the purpose of its academic and personal growth of every student, thus we strive to provide all students right to award nonprofessional degrees. founding, Eastern continues to recognize with an enriched educational experience in an inclusive and diverse campus community. its historic function of preparing quality Faculty and staff at Eastern Kentucky University are deeply committed to The most significant day providing a challenging academic experience in the classroom. We also believe since its founding came that a supportive learning environment outside the classroom will enhance for Eastern on February student success by helping students to develop attitudes, abilities, and skills 26, 1966, when Governor necessary to compete in a dynamic global environment. Edward T. Breathitt signed into law a bill renaming the We’re excited to share the special events and information institution Eastern Kentucky included in this welcome guide. As you begin University and sanctioning reviewing this publication, please contact us the awarding of graduate for additional information and assistance. degrees in academic fields other than education. Great journeys begin at EKU. You Can Get There From Here! teachers for the elementary and Sincerely, During this period of time, Eastern secondary schools of the Commonwealth. Kentucky University has increased However, a strong liberal arts curriculum Elizabeth Rehm Wachtel, Ph.D. rapidly in size and stature. Beginning leading to appropriate degrees, together with a few students engaged in short with pre-professional courses in several Acting Vice President review and certificate courses, the areas and graduate programs, enable University today serves thousands of Eastern to serve the Commonwealth Enrollment Management, Marketing Kentuckians, hundreds of students and beyond as a leading regional and University Relations throughout the United States and many comprehensive university.

6 Eastern Kentucky University 7 EKU GUIDE EKU GUIDE EKU Parent & Family Guide Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing & University Relations

Whether students are beginning their educational journey at EKU or continuing from another school, EKU offers a world of possibilities. Students are challenged to stretch beyond their boundaries to think big and to dream big.

EKU is a supportive community where everyone joins together to cultivate the best in students while assisting each one in writing an individual success story. • Rigorous Academic Programs Choose from 108 academic degree programs (with numerous options), many that This guide was designed to answer common questions, educate parents and are nationally recognized. families on campus services, and provide information about EKU events and • Outstanding Faculty activities. An academic calendar, campus phone numbers, and tips for parents are Learn from and be inspired also included. The divisions of Enrollment Management, Marketing, & University by caring and nurturing Relations and Student Affairs play a crucial role in both parent and student faculty who are dedicated education. Please refer to the following for a collection of information and services to student success. offered by these divisions. • Dynamic Learning The following departments and areas Evolve into a critical and creative are currently part of the Division of thinker while developing Enrollment Management, Marketing, effective communication skills and University Relations:

• Real Career Preparation Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Put theory into practice through First Year Programs, NOVA Program, service learning, internship Student Outreach and Transition and co-op programs. Office (SOTO), Student Services • Life-Enriching Opportunities Marketing, and University Relations. Immerse yourself in a University culture of exploration and The acting vice president of Enrollment discovery through various Management, Marketing & University academic and student life Relations, and Department Directors are organizations and activities. located in the Student Success Building.

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First Year Programs Family Weekend

Student Success Building September 13-15, 2013 Room 372 (859) 622-2285 (859) 622-2285 http://familyweekend. www.firstyear.eku.edu eku.edu/

The mission of the Office of First Year Eastern Kentucky University Programs is to aid in the transition to along with the Divisions college for first year students and their of Student Affairs and families by providing useful and timely Enrollment Management, information in a professional manner. The Marketing, & University Office of First Year Programs is committed Relations invite you to be to encouraging first year students to grow a part of Family Weekend socially and academically and to respect 2013! There will be themselves and all others in the Eastern events of interest to all, Kentucky University community. The including sporting events, Office of First Year Programs is committed novelty family activities, a to delivering orientation services to all picnic with the University students and their families. This office president, golf at Arlington coordinates the following: Orientation, Country Club and more. Colonel Camp, New Student Days, EKU Reads Program, and Family Programs. Plan to make a weekend of it and enjoy the events Family Network with the entire family. Please take this opportunity to truly experience the Student Success Building EKU community. Join Room 372 us for Family Weekend (859) 622-2285 2013, September 13-15. Additional SOTO provides individualized consulting http://www.firstyear.eku. Career Services information about Family Weekend for prospective first-time and returning edu/family-network will be sent to the permanent address adult students in areas such as Student Success Building of all EKU students this summer. admissions, degree audits, the transfer The Eastern Family Network was Room 463 credit process, major selection, academic established during the summer of 2000 (859) 622-1568 Student Outreach and bankruptcy, and degree completion. as an effort to actively involve parents www.career.eku.edu and families in EKU and the educational Transition Office For transfer students, SOTO works process. There are currently more than Career Services is a great resource for behind the scenes with academic 5,700 families within the Eastern Family Student Success Building helping students explore career options departments, faculty, and administration Network! By informing parents and Room 442 and investigate a variety of career in addressing transfer student issues families about campus happenings, we (859) 622-7686 choices available for each major. The by overseeing all undergraduate hope they will be better equipped to http://soto.eku.edu staff provides career counseling support transfer course evaluations and provide support and understanding as and utilizes career assessment tools to developing and implementing initiatives their students experience the joys and The Student Outreach and Transition assist students with identifying majors to provide a seamless transition. challenges of college life. The Eastern Office (SOTO) serves as a one-stop that match best with their interests, skills Family Network sponsors several shop for the transitional needs of adult, and values. Students will also receive The office strives to provide answers projects and events throughout the transfer and other non-traditional students comprehensive help with creating to basic questions regarding year, including the EKU Family Guide, by providing comprehensive support an effective resume and cover letter, filing for financial aid, financial aid Campus Link Newsletter, and Family to students from initial inquiry to first developing professional interviewing skills appeals, professional judgment, and Weekend. Please visit our website for semester registration and beyond. through the Mock Interview Program, receiving credit for prior learning. more information and an application form. and learning how to network

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with employers through on-campus customer service in order to promote or career counseling can come to the EKU Cultural Center career fairs and other special events. The the dimensions of wellness to a center and request an appointment. Career Services staff works to connect diverse university community. Parents who wish to refer a student Powell Student Center students with part-time jobs, summer or who have questions regarding Room 110 jobs, internships, and full-time positions Campus Recreation offers fitness and services can call and speak with one (859) 622-4373 through the online system, EKU JobLink, recreation programs that include a wide of the counselors. Students who have www.studentaffairs.eku.edu/multicultural which is updated daily. The college variety of group fitness classes, intramural graduated from high school and are experience is an exciting opportunity sports, outdoor adventure trips, health currently enrolled at EKU during the time The EKU Cultural Center seeks to for each student to collaborate with and wellness programs, and special they are seeking counseling are eligible bring issues of cultural diversity to the Career Services staff to facilitate career events. Strength and cardiovascular for services. The first appointment is an foreground of campus conversation success in all majors! Check out the equipment is available for student use assessment session during which the through educational programs and website for more information on services in the Fitness and Wellness Center counselor identifies the therapy needs. services. As a department within and other parent/family resources. and the Burke Wellness Center. A follow-up appointment with one of the Division of Student Affairs, this the counselors will occur if the student’s center exists primarily to serve all Counseling Center needs are within the role and scope of the students as they question personal and Campus Recreation Counseling Center. In cases where the collective notions of race, ethnicity, student’s needs are beyond the role and Student Success Building sexuality, ability, and culture. Student Recreation Center scope of the center, referral information Room 105 Room 571 will be provided so that the student may EKU Cultural Center encourages (859) 622-1244 (859) 622-1303 pursue services elsewhere. Since the the utilization of campus resources, www.campusrec.eku.edu www.counseling.eku.edu services provided by the Counseling participation in campus life, Center are short-term in nature, referrals understanding and respecting The mission of Campus Recreation is The University Counseling Center to outside agencies will be provided cultural differences, and encouraging to provide quality facilities, programs, provides services designed to enhance if longer-term therapy is indicated. tolerance and inclusiveness. educational opportunities, and the emotional, social, and intellectual development of EKU students. A primary mission of the Counseling Center is to assist students in successfully achieving their academic and personal goals. Services include personal counseling, career counseling, substance abuse counseling, a Career Counseling Seminar (GCS 199), a career decision- making course worth one hour of academic credit, and group counseling (anxiety, men’s group, general therapy group, non- traditional student group, adult children of alcoholics group, mindfulness group). The counselor/ student relationship is confidential as delineated by the American Psychological Association and Kentucky State Law. Students desiring personal

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the University Advising Office. Students Aid (FAFSA) should go online to www. The Center is actively engaged who enter with a declared major will be Office of Services for Individuals studentaid.ed.gov or contact the in collaborative efforts with other assigned an advisor within their program with Disabilities (OSID) EKU Office of Financial Assistance. departments and academic areas on or college advising center. Students Financial aid experts are available campus and provides co-curricular should feel free to talk with their advisor Student Success Building during office hours to answer any learning experiences. The center regarding any issues relating to student Room 361 questions or address any concerns. promotes life-long learning and global success throughout the semester. (859) 622-2933 citizenship by providing programs, Students will also schedule to meet www.disabled.eku.edu workshops, trainings, study groups, with their advisor during the advising Student Employment panel discussions, and events on cultural and registration period to create a Individuals with disabilities are awareness, sensitivity, and competence. semester-by-semester graduation plan. Student Success Building encouraged to self-identify and request Room 219 services through the Office of Services for EKU Office of Financial (859) 622-1756 Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals Academic Advising www.finaid.eku.edu/student- with disabilities, including those with Assistance employment-services diagnosed learning disabilities, Attention Student Success Building Deficit Disorder (AD/HD), Asperger’s, Room 347 Student Success Building Students who are interested in working physical and mobility impairments, visual (859) 622-2276 Room 251 on campus will be able to find current job impairments, or blindness, traumatic www.advising.eku.edu (859) 622-2361 opportunities at the Student Employment brain injuries, mental health diagnosis, www.finaid.eku.edu Office or on the website at jobs.eku.edu. and other health impairments can contact Once accepted to EKU, each student is the Disabilities Office at (859) 622-2933 assigned an academic advisor. Students Students who need to complete a There are two categories to schedule an appointment or visit who have not yet declared an academic Free Application for Federal Student of employment: Student Success Building, Room 361. major will be assigned a staff advisor in Federal Work Study and Institutional Employment. Federal Work Study is available to eligible students who have made application for financial aid and are enrolled for a minimum of six hours for the semester. Institutional Employment is available to any student who has not applied for financial aid or does not have eligibility for Federal Work Study. Institutional student employees must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester. The positions are varied and most pay minimum wage. Individuals who are hearing impaired or deaf can contact the interpreter Students who are interested in gaining coordinator, Shirley Rivard, at (859) 622- employment off campus in local and 2937 or visit Case Annex, Room 207. surrounding counties can receive assistance through the Part-Time Job Services including academic Placement Program. To enroll in the accommodations, auxiliary aids, use program students may contact Career of assistive technology and program Services at (859) 622-8649. The Part accessibility are determined Time Job Placement Program is located on an individual basis. It is the sole in Student Success Building Room 465. 14 15 EKU GUIDE EKU GUIDE

responsibility of the individual with may be granted permission. All new Begin or complete a degree at one of Health Services the disability to self-identify and students and all students returning to a Eastern’s fully equipped and staffed provide the Disabilities Office with residence hall after a semester break must EKU Regional Campuses located in Rowlett Building appropriate documentation concerning be registered for classes to move in (or Corbin, Danville, and Manchester. They Room 103 a disability to be eligible for services. return) to their assigned residence hall. provide student services including (859) 622-1761 advising, student activities, tutoring, www.healthservices.eku.edu Individuals with disabilities may obtain For more information, please visit and financial aid. In addition, Eastern an OSID office brochure or ask questions the University Housing website has education centers in Fort Knox, The EKU Student Health Services (SHS) about our services by calling (859) 622- at http://housing.eku.edu Lancaster, Hazard, and Somerset. offers the following services for all eligible 2933. Guidelines on documentation Eastern Kentucky University students: of various disabilities and other related Regional Campuses With the cooperation of the University acute ambulatory primary medical care, information through this office can be Center of the Mountains and the Lancaster clinic laboratory services, allergy shots, found on the Disabilities Office website. Contact information for each Higher Education Center, Eastern minor emergency care, mental health A campus accessibility map may be regional campus is listed below. offers upper-division undergraduate services, TB and BP screening, health requested in person, by phone, or courses and graduate courses on those education (pamphlets, consultation with may be viewed on the Web page. EKU Corbin (606) 528-0551 campuses. Cooperative arrangements health care provider, etc.), immunizations EKU Danville (859) 236-6866 are made with other universities to offer (Tdap [Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis], classes on their campuses as needed. University Housing EKU Manchester (606) 598-8122 MMR [measles, mumps, rubella],

Student Success Building Room 552 (859) 622-1515 www.housing.eku.edu

The residence halls provide convenience within a unique living-learning environment. The many living-learning options have been designed to meet the needs and interests of EKU’s diverse student populations. The residence hall staff within each hall is committed to students’ education and development. Staff members work with students to create an atmosphere where learning is fostered, community standards are developed, and where opportunities exist for educational and social growth.

Each hall has a front desk staffed 24 hours a day, laundry facilities, community kitchen, computer mini lab, vending machines, and fully furnished lobbies. Each room is furnished with two twin beds, two chairs, two desks, two chests, window blinds, one mini refrigerator, in- room cable and Internet access. Students must furnish their own coaxial TV cable. The contract terms for students living in a residence hall requires enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours of classes, although students registered for fewer

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Varicella, and Hepatitis B). Due to lack of Student Health Promotion demand, Flu shots, the Meningitis vaccine, and Education and Gardasil (HPV vaccine) are no longer available at SHS. These are, however, Rowlett Building highly recommended; the Meningitis Room 112 vaccine is especially advised for all (859) 622-6221 first-year students living in the residence www.campusrec.eku.edu/heat halls. It can be obtained through one’s local health department or primary care The Health Education Action Team doctor’s office and should be covered by (H.E.A.T.) is a campus organization most insurance plans. Immunizations and geared toward empowering students TB skin tests have a charge associated with knowledge about health issues. The with them, which the student must aim is not to enforce ideas but to assist prepay (at Student Accounts, Room 210, students in making informed decisions. in the Student Success Building, or via H.E.A.T.’s peer educators organize credit card at SHS); all other services campus programs and events, which are provided to students on premises are open to all students. H.E.A.T. programs free. Charges for services obtained and events focus on core issues, such outside the SHS (ER/UTC visits, specialist Health insurance coverage, therefore, provider for EKU; details of the plan can as alcohol awareness, sex education, consultation, X-rays / MRI’s / CT scans) is highly encouraged. Students not be obtained at www.ahpcare.com/eku. nutrition, tobacco awareness, healthy will be billed to the student or his/her currently covered by any other health relationships, and stress management. insurance plan by the service provider. insurance plan should explore policies REMINDER: Eligibility for services at offered by Academic Health Plans, which SHS ends once an individual ceases Community Service These costs can be quite substantial. is the current Student Health Insurance to be a student, thus, upon withdrawal

from school, dismissal for any reason, Powell Student Center or upon graduation, a person can no Room 128 longer be seen at SHS and must find an (859) 622-3855 outside health care provider to continue www.communityservice.eku.edu his/her medical care. SHS staff will be happy to assist with locating a health The Office of Community Service oversees care provider in the community and the University’s community service with transfer of medical records to the programs. The office also coordinates provider of choice. SHS is designed to opportunities for students to give back provide acute ambulatory medical care; through service both on and off campus. the SHS cannot manage chronic medical conditions requiring regular visits, close The Office of Community follow-up, and provider availability 24/7. Service works to: For individuals with such conditions (e.g. • Promote a culture of service to the diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, EKU community to enhance student inflammatory bowel disease, etc.) learning and personal development the SHS recommends an appropriate while teaching the need for civic specialist in town who can provide the responsibility and life-long service. needed close supervision and medical • Expose EKU students to diverse management. The SHS can address any cultures and populations through acute situations related to these chronic community service activities. conditions, e.g. asthma flare-up due to acute respiratory illness or allergies. • Provide a centralized location for EKU students, faculty, and staff to connect with local community agencies.

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• Work with registered student and services which challenge and most likely have an organization to meet FERPA/Right-To-Know Issues organizations (RSO’s), living- support students as they develop skills his or her needs. If not, students can learning communities, and for life-long learning. Student Life create their own organizations at Eastern! Office of the Registrar individual students to counsel and encourages all students to get involved Student Success Building connect them with local volunteer in the wide array of opportunities at Greek Life Room 239 and leadership opportunities. EKU and in the Richmond community. (859) 622-3876 The Office of Student Life is the home • Provide local community partners Powell Student Center www.registrar.eku.edu/confidentiality for involvement and leadership for EKU with an accessible location on Room 136 students. We encourage students to get the EKU campus to publicize (859) 622-2050 The most efficient method for parents or involved and are dedicated to providing volunteer opportunities and www.greeklife.eku.edu legal guardians to track their student’s a wide range of opportunities, activities, recruit student volunteers academic progress is through the and events designed to enhance the Sororities and fraternities consist of central data resource called “EKU • Manage the Alternative Break Eastern experience! Student Life consists individuals bound together by common Direct.” EKUDirect is an online secure program, which sends teams of Registered Student Organizations interests and purposes. Each sorority access student self-service data depot. of students to volunteer both (RSO’s), Greek Life, Student Activities, and fraternity encourages individual The student can securely log in to domestically and internationally and Community Service and Leadership. development by setting high ideals in retrieve and view official grade reports, during University breaks (fall, Each of these entities offers programming scholarship, leadership, service to others, unofficial academic transcripts, his or her winter, spring, & summer). and involvement opportunities for Eastern and social maturity. Membership can offer degree audit (roadmap to graduation), Students. RSO’s are categorized into 10 • Support the University’s your student the opportunity to get the financial aid award information, official specific areas: departmental, governance, Service Learning Initiative. most from his or her college experience enrollment verification for health religious, honorary, residence hall, service, in an atmosphere of brotherhood insurance and other needs, tuition bill, sports, social fraternities, social sororities, Why should EKU Students volunteer? and sisterhood. If you or your student and other information that comprises and activity organizations. If your student has questions about joining a Greek the student’s educational record. has a special hobby or interest, EKU will Community service extends learning and organization, contact the Greek Life Office. development outside of the traditional classroom setting. When students are able to connect community service with their academic curriculum, something powerful happens: they are able to consider how their skills, their education, their time, and their effort can truly make a visible impact on those around them. Students can learn valuable life skills, explore career interests, and make new friends. The benefits of volunteering are immeasurable!

Office of Student Life

Powell Student Center Room 128 (859) 622-3855 www.studentlife.eku.edu

The mission of the Office of Student Life is to enhance the quality of life of Eastern Kentucky University students by supporting the University’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of each individual student. We foster intellectual, physical, and social development through programs

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The Federal Educational Rights Parking Parking Rules and Regulations brochure. The EKU Police Department provides and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a There is a fee for parking permits. It is round-the-clock full-service police federal law that protects the privacy of Mattox Hall important to note that this is only a permit protection to all campus buildings, educational records, and it addresses Suite A to park in the assigned zone or general parking lots, residence halls, and the maintenance, inspection, and release (859) 622-PARK (7275) parking areas and does not guarantee grounds. It has concurrent jurisdiction of student records. FERPA dictates www.parking.eku.edu a spot in a specific lot. Students may on streets adjacent to the campus. that information in a student’s record register their vehicles online through may not be released by a university If your student will be bringing a the Bosscars link in EKU Direct. There are 25 sworn officers who without the student’s written permission vehicle to campus, it is very important patrol and answer calls for service in regardless of the age of the student. that he or she understands the Parents visiting their students on campus cruisers, on bicycle, on motorcycle Students are not allowed to share Vehicle Parking Regulations and the may obtain a temporary visitor permit by and on foot. In emergencies, police their EKUDirect password with anyone different parking options available. coming to the Parking and Transportation can be contacted at 911. There are else, however, EKU has a “WEB-4- Parking permits are required to park Office. After hours visitor permits may also numerous call boxes strategically Parent” portal to help keep parents in all campus parking areas. Specific be obtained from the Division of Public located around the campus, which informed and engaged in their student’s parking areas are designated for Safety located in Mattox Hall. There ring directly into the police dispatch academic progress. The Registrar’s employees, commuting students, or is no charge for temporary permits. center. The department is committed Office assists students with establishing students living in the residence halls. to maintaining a safe campus for WEB-4-Parent accounts. This FERPA Police the University’s students, faculty, compliant process is a way for Signs located at the entrance of parking staff, and visitors. This includes students to provide parents convenient lots and streets where parking is allowed Mattox Hall providing an environment that is access to important information. designate all parking areas. The parking (859) 622-1111 conducive to academic pursuits. zones are also shown on the map www.police.eku.edu For more information on WEB-4-Parent, located on the inside of the University’s go to http://registrar.eku.edu/web-4-parent

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⊲ Learning to deal with their new ⊲ Is the academic pressure from freedom and independence is midterms and finals getting your Tips one of the biggest adjustments student down? Encourage him or for students during their first year. her to seek counseling or help from Remind them often to make good instructors early. For test anxiety for choices. Be sure to let them know tips see www.counseling.eku.edu. that you are proud of their decision Parents ⊲ Advise your student to start to continue their education. thinking about co-op and summer ⊲ Register for Family Weekend internship opportunities. For more We hope that the following tips may be helpful for parents and families and visit for Homecoming. information, visit www.coop.eku.edu as their new student transitions through the first year at EKU. ⊲ EKU offers many free tutoring ⊲ Encourage your student to see an ⊲ Make sure your student knows ⊲ Talk with your students about how services in a variety of academic advisor early and schedule classes that while change is exciting, often you will communicate with areas for students. Encourage your at the earliest possible date for the it can also be quite stressful. them. Talk about visits home or student to find out more by visiting next semester. This will provide Whether your student is a first- family visits to campus. This tends www.advising.eku.edu/tutoring. the best class selection option. time freshman, a transfer student to change semester by semester. ⊲ Classes may be canceled or ⊲ Moving back home at the end or living off campus for the first ⊲ Ask open-ended questions. delayed due to inclement of the semester can be a trying time, acknowledge the impact weather. For cancellation or experience. Students may be of this change in his or her life. ⊲ Reassure your student that initial delay information, you can call worried about how the family will adjustments are common and ⊲ Talk about things like academic (859) 622-2239 or check EKU’s react to grades and their newfound expected for the first year, as expectations, employment, friends, homepage, www.eku.edu. independence. Keeping this in well as for continuing students. living arrangements, and finances. mind may help everyone adjust to being back together.

24 Eastern Kentucky University www.universityparent.com/eky 25 EKU GUIDE Campus Map EKU GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Buildings in Alphabetical Order To US 25 70. Adams Building/Tennis Center - C5 N- R 52. Alumni Coliseum - D4 W- PAD, E, R 25 Handicap Building Key 2. Alumni House - E1 85 Sample: 82. Ashland, Inc. Building - C6 S- R Pattie A. Clay 21. Ault Building (Whalen Complex)- D2 E- E Hospital Keith Building S- PAD, E, C, R 14. Baptist Student Center - D1 32. Barnes & Noble Bookstore - D3 W- PAD A Facilities 8 Services 86 N- North, S- South, E- East, W- West 39. Beckham Hall - E2 67. Begley Building - C4 N- PAD, R 88 87 PAD Power Assist Door 84 EKU Women's Soccer Field 80. Bizzack Skills Training Complex - C7, C8 Gentry Martin McKinney Training Complex 89 E Elevator 88. Black Building - A3 R Accessible Restrooms 3. Blanton House - E1 63. Brockton Family Housing - B3, C3 Gertrude 25. Burnham Hall - D2 Hood Field Women's Softball Welcome to 13. Burrier Building - D2 N- PAD, E 73. Business & Technology Center - D6 E- PAD, E, R 2012-2013 8. Cammack Building - E2 E- PAD, E, R Colonel 12. Campbell Building - D2 N- PAD, E, R 69. Carter Building - C5 W- R Campus Parking 26. Case Annex - D3 S- E, R Thomas E. McDonough Intramural Fields Country. 27. Case Hall - D3 S- E, R 64 B 16. Catholic Newman Center - D1 57. Center for Appalachian Studies - C1 74. Center for the Arts - D6 E- PAD, E, R VICKERS DRIVE 29. Chapel of Meditation - D3 Telescope Deck 24. Clay Hall - D2 W- PAD, E 81 4. Coates Building - E2 S- PAD, E, R 63 83 37. Combs Classroom Building - E3 N- PAD, E, R Roy Kidd Stadium68 41. Combs Hall - E3 E- PAD, R

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E & Commuter Lot S 34. Crabbe Library - D2, D3 E2, E3 W- PAD, E, R O Wellness Madison EMS O

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A 63 V Cross Country Woodchip Trail 62. Dizney Building - C3 S- PAD, E, R 57 Center for Appalachian Studies 66 67 51. Donovan Annex - E4 E- PAD

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T 54. Dupree Hall - D3 N- PAD, E, R

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S Bizzack Skills 11. Foster Music Building - E2 N- E, R KY State Police

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Alumni House Resident Student Parking 68. Roy Kidd Stadium - B4, B5, C4, C5 N- PAD, R EMEREMERGENCY Handicapped Parking 75. Springs One Room Schoolhouse - C6 Brockton Student Parking 78. Stratton Building - D7 W- PAD, E, R Dial 45. Student Success Building - D3, E3 N- PAD, E, R 911 Commuter and Employee Carpool Parking Employee Parking FIRE POLICE Campus Shuttle Express Shuttle 4 23. Sullivan Hall - D2 Lancaster Lot 81. Telescope Deck - B8 AMBULANCE General Parking Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:08 P.M. 58. Telford Hall - C1 W- R 75 Parking and Transportation Services Sunday - Thursday 6:15 P.M. - 1:45 A.M. Visitor Parking - Permit Required 53. Todd Hall - D3 N- PAD, E, R Mattox Hall Suite A Exit 87 18. Turley House - D2 In the evening, call 622-1111 Dual Lot Parking (Resident/Employee) 36. University Building - E2 N- PAD, E, R (859) 622-PARK (7275) 90. Upward Bound - E1 [email protected] Get shuttle schedules at: www.parking.eku.edu Dual Lot Parking (Commuter/Employee) 64. Van Hoose Drive Houses - B4 To arrange for carpooling: www.rides.eku.edu www.rides.eku.edu 10. Van Peursem Pavilion - D2 28. Wallace Building - D3 W- PAD, E, R 17. Walters Hall - D1 S- PAD, E, R 44. Weaver Building - E3 20,21,32. Whalen Complex - D2 N- E, R Attention: Parking lot designations may have changed since the printing of this map. You are responsible for checking the signs at lot entrances when parking. 84. Women's Soccer Field - A5 26 27 RESOURCES RESOURCES 2012-2013 Helpful Contact Info Important Dates Academic Advising (859) 622-2276 Admissions (859) 622-2106 or (800) 465-9191 FALL 2013 Athletic Tickets (859) 622-2122 Advising period resumes Aug. 14 Bookstore (859) 622-2696 Residence halls open for FRESHMEN ONLY Aug. 16 Campus Recreation/Intramurals (859) 622-6751 Residence halls open for returning students Aug. 17 Career Services (859) 622-1568 New Student Days begin Aug. 18 Counseling Center (859) 622-1303 Classes begin Aug. 19 Dean of Students (859) 622-2642 Last day to register for or add/drop full-semester classes Aug. 25 (Dropped classes do not appear on transcript) Developmental Education (859) 622-2306 Holiday – University offices closed Sept. 2 Dining Services/Meal Plan (859) 622-2179 Holiday – Fall Break Oct. 14-15 Disabilities Services (859) 622-2933 Last day to withdraw from the University Oct. 26 Diversity Office (859) 622-6587 Thanksgiving holiday begins at 9:00 p.m. Nov. 27 Employment (Student), On-Campus (859) 622-1756 (Evening classes will meet) Financial Aid (Grants, Loans, Work-Study) (859) 622-2361 Classes resume Dec. 2 First Year Programs (859) 622-2285 Classes end Dec. 7 Honors Program (859) 622-2924 Final exams begin Dec. 9 Housing: Residence Halls (859) 622-1515 Final exams end Dec. 14 I.D. Cards (Colonel One Cards) (859) 622-2179 Commencement exercises 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Dec. 14 Information, General (859) 622-1000 Final grades are due at 1 p.m Dec. 16 International Education (859) 622-1478 Library (859) 622-1790 SPRING 2014 Multicultural Student Affairs (859) 622-4373 Advising period resumes Jan. 9 NOVA (Student Support Services) (859) 622-1047 Residence halls open Jan. 9 Orientation (859) 622-2285 Classes begin Jan. 13 Parking and Transportation (859) 622-7275 (622-PARK) Holiday - University offices closed Jan. 20 Police (EKU) (859) 622-1111 Last day to register for or add/drop full-semester classes Jan. 20 Registrar (859) 622-3876 Spring break begins Mar. 10 RESNET (Residential Networking) (859) 622-3050 Classes resume Mar. 17 Scholarship Office (859) 622-8032 Last day to “withdraw” from the University Mar. 21 Student Accounting Services (859) 622-1232 or (859) 622-1236 Classes end May 3 Student Life (859) 622-3855 Final exams begin May 5 Student Government (859) 622-1724 Final exams end May 10 Student Health Services (859) 622-1761 Commencement exercises 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. May 10 Student Organizations (859) 622-3855 Final grades due at 1 p.m. May 12 Student Outreach and Transition Office (859) 622-7686 Testing (859) 622-1281

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