New Student Orientation 2010
(Richmond Campus)
Transfer students please click
here for orientation information for the Richmond Campus.
What Is Orientation? (top)
The Orientation Program:
- Is REQUIRED for all new freshmen
- Includes time to meet with academic advisors, register for classes, tour the campus, and gather information on campus activities and services
- Includes special sessions for parents and guests, to involve them in the process of helping their students succeed
- Gives families an opportunity to join the Eastern Family Network
Special Assistance
Parents, guests, or students requiring specific accommodations or interpreters for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing should contact the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities at (859) 622-2933, at least one week prior to the event. You may also submit an Interpreter Request Form online at www.interpreting.eku.edu/request.
Important Placement Testing Information! (top)
In order to be advised and register for classes, you must have ACT (or SAT) scores and placement tests (if required) on file at EKU. You must take placement tests if you have an ACT score below:
- 18 in English
- 19 in mathematics
- 20 in reading
OR - a combined SAT score of less than 870 in mathematics and critical/verbal reading
When Is Orientation? (top)
Freshman Orientation Date for Spring 2010 Semester (Richmond Campus Only)
The Freshman Orientation date for Spring 2010 is Thursday, January 7, 2010.
Freshman Orientation Dates for Fall 2010 Semester (Richmond Campus Only)
Please check back in February, 2010 for information on Fall dates.
Information for Parents and Guests (top)
A special program will be offered for family members and guests. An opportunity will be provided to meet with representatives from various divisions of the University including:
- Financial Aid
- Student Accounting Services
- Health Services
- Dining Services
- EKU Bookstore
- Public Safety
A guided tour will also be available on request.
Orientation Fees (top)
Spring 2010 Semester Orientation Fee for Freshmen
$50 Per Student
- Fees for freshmen include: AM break, lunch, afternoon reception, all materials, the orientation guide and parking.
$10 Guest Fee Per Person (Children 3 and under are free)
- Fees for guests include: AM break, lunch, afternoon reception, and all materials.
(Orientation fees must be paid prior to your orientation session.)
EKU Developmental Education & College Readiness Program (top)
The Developmental Education & College Readiness Program at Eastern Kentucky University helps students achieve academic success by developing or enhancing skill level proficiencies in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics needed for success in college-level courses. At EKU and other colleges and universities nationwide, students must demonstrate basic skill proficiencies in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics as determined by ACT or placement test scores. Since these proficiencies are determined through the ACT test, all students are responsible for having ACT scores and subscores on file at the University. Before confronting a rigorous academic program, students identified through testing as needing additional help in these basic skill areas are placed in developmental or college readiness courses designed to improve their skills.
Students have the opportunity to take University Placement Tests to demonstrate basic skill proficiencies. To schedule placement tests please contact the Office of Academic Testing at 859-622-1281. Practice placement tests and testing opportunities are available at www.testing.eku.edu.
ACT Test (top)
ACT scores and subscores provide essential information used during advising and registration. If you have not taken the ACT test, please contact ACT, your high school counselor, or the Office of Academic Testing about scheduling the test. When you take the test, please make sure that an official copy of your scores is sent to Eastern Kentucky University. If you cannot schedule the exam in your home community or you would like to retake the exam, EKU offers a Residual ACT exam. You may contact the EKU Office of Academic Testing (859-622-1281) to make arrangements to take the Residual ACT on the Eastern Kentucky University campus prior to orientation.
If you have taken the national ACT, you must make sure that the results have been reported to the Office of Admissions at Eastern Kentucky University.
Reserving Your Place in Orientation (top)
- Once you have received your invitation from EKU to attend orientation and have registered online, we will send you a letter notifying you of your confirmed registration date. (If you have not received a letter confirming your registration within three weeks, please call the Orientation Office (859) 622-2285.)
- You should participate in orientation only on the date assigned
and noted in the confirmation letter you receive. If you must cancel the date of your orientation because of an emergency,
please call the Orientation Office to cancel. Please also
free free to call the office with any questions about registering
for orientation.
EKU Orientation Office - (859) 622-2285
Scholarships (top)
- Scholarship information available through the Department of Music can be found at: www.music.eku.edu/specialevents/scholarships/.
- Scholarship opportunities available through Women's Studies can be found at: www.womensstudies.eku.edu/WILL.
- University scholarship information is available through the scholarship
office at: www.scholarships.eku.edu.
- Information about the Freshman Burrier Scholarship is available
at: www.fcs.eku.edu/scholarships.php.
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www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm - Showcases the 101 Top College, University and Scholarship Web pages and valuable links.
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www.fastaid.com - Claims to be the world's largest and oldest private-sector scholarship database.
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www.fastweb.com - Provides access to a scholarship search database containing 600,000 scholarships.
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www.finaid.org - Offers a comprehensive guide to paying for college.
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www.free-4u.com - Provides information about hundreds of scholarships by category, i.e. major, religion, state, etc.
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www.freschinfo.com - A scholarship database that lists more than 2,000 sources offering approximately 169,000 awards.
Additional Resources for Scholarships
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www.ed.gov/finaid.html - Lets you apply for federal student aid electronically--and much more.
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www.fafsa.ed.gov - Allows you to file for and complete online the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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www.nasfaa.org - Offers all the information you'll need regarding financial aid.
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www.salliemae.com - Gives information geared to the student borrowing money for college.
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www.students.gov - Your source for government information about resources, services, financial aid.
