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Welcome to the University of Kentucky

Thank you for exploring opportunities for graduate education with us. The University of Kentucky (UK) Graduate School is a thriving community of scholars, researchers, and students, all dedicated to improving lives through excellence in education, research, leadership, creative work, service, and healthcare. We are proud of our reputation for excellence. Here are just a few reasons why we believe that UK would best fit your personal educational goals.

  • UK is one of only seven universities in the U.S. that have Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy on a single campus.
  • Home to nearly a dozen research centers, including the Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, UK has been awarded over $300 million annually in federal, state, and industry research grants and contracts.
  • The William T. Young Library is among the world’s leading research libraries; its book endowment is the largest among public universities.
  • UK’s scholars – students, faculty and alumni – have been the recipients of many prestigious awards including the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, and honored by distinguished organizations such as the Rhodes Trust, the Fulbright Scholar Program, the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and the Metropolitan Opera.
  • UK offers advanced graduate degrees in 90 program areas, awarding doctoral degrees in 55 fields, master’s degrees in 85 fields, and graduate certificates in 52 focus areas. Choosing the right graduate program is an important decision; you can obtain more information about our Graduate Programs here. Additionally, our Admissions Counselors and Directors of Graduate Studies are available to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to working with you as you continue your education journey.

Sincerely,

Padraic Kenney, Ph.D. 
Dean 
The Graduate School

Admissions Team

Suzanne McGinnis
Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
257-2771
suzanne.mcginnis@uky.edu
Karen Dickens
Admissions Officer
859-257-4618
Karen.dickens@uky.edu
Marthann Sheldon
Admissions Officer II
859-257-4615
marthann.sheldon@uky.edu
Chassidy Rice
Admissions Officer II
859-257-7129
cpra222@uky.edu
Tim Emrick
Administrative Support Associate
859-257-3603
timothy.emrick@uky.edu
Nathaniel Morrish-Harling
Admissions Officer I
859-257-4619
nathaniel.morrishharling@uky.edu

The 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report includes the latest statistics for 2023, as well as statistics from 2022 and 2021 concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UK; and on public property immediately adjacent to campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security. You can access the report at police.uky.edu/get-informed/annual-safety-security-reports. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The 2024 Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported fires in on-campus student housing facilities, such as residence halls, Greek housing, graduate housing, or at any facility designated as a place of residence for students. The report also includes a description of fire safety systems; yearly fire drills; policies on portable electrical appliances, furniture, decorations, bicycles/motorized scooters, and open flames; evacuation procedures; policies on fire safety education and training; and contact information. You can access the report at ehs.uky.edu/docs/pdf/fs_annual_fire_safety_report_2024_01.pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) requires co-educational institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid and have intercollegiate athletic programs to prepare an annual EADA report. The Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data includes athletic participation, staffing, revenues and expenses for men's and women's teams. You can access the report at uknow.uky.edu/files/report-athletic-program-participation-rates-and-financial-support-data-fy24pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

University of Kentucky Graduate School
Ezra Gillis Building
502 Administration Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0033
859-257-4613

For contact information organized by function, please visit our "Who Does What" page.  For a comprehensive staff listing, please visit our Staff Directory.

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