The resources listed on this page will help current College of Education students navigate campus life and academic responsibilities. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Current Student Resources
Academic Advising
Academic advisors help students plan their path, provide support with academic challenges, and help connect students with campus resources for personal growth and professional development.
Integrated Success Coaching
Take control of your academic journey by learning time management skills, better study habits and more with a low-stress academic coach.
Accommodations
The University of Kentucky Disability Resource Center partners with qualified students with disabilities to assist them in gaining equal access to institutional programs and services consistent with their unique needs.
Academic and Professional Resources
Academic Ombud Services
The University of Kentucky Academic Ombud provides an independent confidential space for students and faculty to receive advice and guidance regarding any academic issue.
Handshake
The University of Kentucky’s Career Services has a fast and powerful recruiting platform for UK students and alumni. Handshake uses cutting-edge technology to help you more easily connect with employers and other students within the platform.
Learning Centers
The College of Arts & Sciences provides several learning centers to assist undergraduate students needing help with classes such as biology, chemistry, math, and physics.
Non-Certification Practicum
A practicum course is a type of experiential learning that allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. This involves supervised practical work in a professional environment related to the student’s field of study. This helps bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice, providing valuable insights and skills that are essential for future careers.
Presentation U
Presentation U offers free peer tutoring for communication and composition assignments in any form for any course, including research papers, essays, lab reports, presentations, infographics, ePortfolios, and iPad related projects. Tutoring can be offered via in-person, virtual, or eTutoring appointments.
The Robert E. Hemenway Writing Center
The Writing Center specializes in one-on-one assistance with writing. Our consultants can help you with any written text, at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Center serves all UK undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Software Downloads
Students at UK have free access to a variety of software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud applications and more.
To access, visit their website and login with your LinkBlue ID.
Stuckert Career Center and Major Exploration
The Stuckert Career Center offers students assistance in various aspects of their academic and career journey, such as choosing a major, crafting a career path, devising effective job-search methods, and more.
Student Media Depot
The Student Media Depot @ The Hub is a student digital media space located in the Hub at William T. Young Library. The Media Depot provides; access to recording equipment and space, editing stations with specialized multimedia software, and technical support for students’ development of their academic media projects.
The Study
The Study provides free, drop-in, peer tutoring for many 100 & 200 level courses in mathematics, science, & business.
Teacher Education and Certification
All applicants for teacher preparation programs will complete a standard application process and will be assessed through an interview procedure with a specific program admissions committee. Information about the Praxis exams, including preparation resources, study guides, and testing requirements, as well as other important resources related to teacher certification and licensure, can be found here.
UK Libraries
UK Libraries offers a variety of helpful online resources, room reservations, and more to the University of Kentucky community.
Belonging and Engagement Resources
BBNvolved
BBNvolved is your online hub for getting involved on campus. Search and browse student organizations, request an advising appointment, and more.
CARES First Generation
CARES First Generation programming fosters academic success, leadership development, and community building to ensure first-gen and William C. Parker students thrive on campus.
Housing and Residence Life
Campus Housing and the Office of Residence Life provides resources for students living on campus in the residence halls.
LGBTQ* Resources
LGBTQ* Resources is the University of Kentucky's central hub for accessing information, groups, and services related to diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Martin Luther King Center
The MLK Center provides space, programming, and community for underserved populations at UK.
University Events
The Office of University Events can help guide you and your organization through UK’s event submission process.
Veterans Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center supports and advocates for veteran and military-connected students through fostering community, assisting with college transitions, and more.
Financial Resources
Basic Needs
The Basic Needs program provides referrals and resources to help alleviate food and housing insecurity in our community.
College of Education Scholarships
The College of Education offers scholarships for incoming first-year students, undergraduate and transfer students.
Financial Ombud Services
Financial Ombud Services works with students individually to assist in student financial challenges affecting scheduled payments for tuition and fees to the university.
MoneyCATS
The MoneyCATS are here to provide peer-to-peer coaching about personal finances.
Office of Student Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides assistance to students who are receiving federal or state aid, as well as providing information on both academic and need-based scholarships.
ScholarshipUniverse
ScholarshipUniverse is an online scholarship platform that matches students to relevant, vetted external scholarship opportunities.
UK Invests
UK Invests is a first-of-its-kind initiative nationally that will help students build a foundation of financial literacy, allowing them to practice financial investing and receive monetary rewards for institution-identified healthy behaviors.
Wellness and Support Resources
Basic Needs
The Basic Needs program provides referrals and resources to help alleviate food and housing insecurity in our community.
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Clinic staff are available to consult with students, faculty and staff on behavioral health issues.
Center for Support and Intervention
The Center for Support and Intervention is a team of non-clinical case managers dedicated to helping students navigate life stressors during their time at the UK.
Dining Services
Students can purchase meal plans, add flex dollars, and visit many dining locations across campus.
TRACS
TRACS (Triage, Referral, Assistance and Crisis Support) provides in-person and virtual mental health services to ensure that individuals in distress receive timely and appropriate care, bridging the gap between immediate needs and long-term solutions.
Transportation Services
Transportation Services provides commuting alternatives and intracampus mobility for the University of Kentucky employees, students, and guests.
UK Police Department
The UK Police Department promotes a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors at the University.
University Health Service
UHS offers primary care, reproductive and sexual healthcare, psychological treatment, dental cleaning, basic care and more.
VIP Center
The VIP Center supports and advocates for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence while engaging the University of Kentucky and the surrounding community in interpersonal violence education and prevention.