Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates for Graduate Students fall 2024: 

• September 20, 2024: Last day doctoral candidates for a December 2024 degree can submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School
• October 28-29: Fall Break
• November 1:  Last day to apply for a December 2024 graduate degree in myUK
• November 23: Last day candidates for a December degree can submit a request to schedule a final examination through the GRADUATE SCHOOL.
• November 27-29 : Thanksgiving Break
• December 5: Last day candidates for a December 2024 degree can sit for a final examination.
• December 11 : Last day of classes
• December 12-13 : Reading days (classes do not meet)
• December 16-19 : Final Exams
• December 20: Commencement Biology@uky.edu 

Thesis template: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/uknowledge_docs/10/

Checklist of common errors (also includes info on bookmarks and using landscaped pages). http://gradschool.uky.edu/sites/gradschool.uky.edu/files/Documents/ThesisDissertationPrep/Checklist_Common_Errors_2018_2.pdf

Instructions on how to upload your ETD document to UKnowledge. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=http://gradschool.uky.edu/electronic-dissertation-defense&httpsredir=1&article=1006&context=uknowledge_docs

Other

• Commencement Info: https://www.uky.edu/commencement/registration
• December 2024 Commencement Registration opens: 
• Please direct all Commencement related questions to commencement@uky.edu
• A complete calendar is available here: https://gradschool.uky.edu/key-dates
• All student forms can be found here: https://gradschool.uky.edu/studentforms
• Graduate School website: https://gradschool.uky.edu/
• Graduate School Bulletin:  https://gradschool.uky.edu/graduate-school-bulletin

*Note: This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all grad school dates and requirements. It is simply a reminder of important dates/deadlines for students anticipating a December 2024 degree. More information regarding dates and degree requirements can be found on the grad school website and in the graduate student handbook provided by your specific program of study.

Health Plan

Notice: Policy Year August 15, 2024 to August 14, 2025

Student Health Plan Provider is the University of Kentucky underwritten by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, with Second Administrator, AHP.

Learn more at https://uky.myahpcare.com/

Please visit Anthem. Once you create an account you will have access to print your ID Card.
Funded Graduate Student Health Plan Declination Form (for domestic funded graduate students only, for 2021-2022 academic year).

Due before the first day of fall class. This needs to be filled out each semester you wish to waive the plan.

International Students: For updated waiver requirements, please see University of Kentucky International Center website.

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

For billing questions, check out the UK Student Account Services website.

• Questions about charges
• Payment options

For registration questions, check out the UK Registrar's website

• Tuition and fee rates
• Academic Calendar
• Residency
• Course registration and information

For general financial aid questions, check out the UK Financial Aid website.

• Grants/loans
• General scholarship information

For information about your health fee and the University Health Service, check out the University Health Service website.

For Fellowship opportunities, check out the Graduate School Fellowship website.

To find your way around campus, check out the University Campus Guide for a campus map.

For tax information with assistantships, check out Graduate School Taxes.

For Information on University of Kentucky parking, check out the UK Parking and Transportation Services website.

Other helpful Student Affairs Links

My UK
UKNow
Campus Recreation
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Wildcard ID Center
UK Bookstore

Graduate Student Resources – Links to some essential campus resources for graduate students

Who do I go to for...

Department Managers

Jacqueline Burke
Academic Administration Senior
jacqueline.burke@uky.edu 

• Department Payroll/HiringDepartment Budget Approvals
• Departmental Weekly Newsletter
• Graduate Program Manager
• Assists DGS with recruiting, orientations, Exam Cards, Graduate Forms, Degree Audits
• All Financial Matters for Graduate Students
• Summer Federal Work Study Managment 
• Assist Associate Chair with TA Coordination and hiring
• Manages TA Observations and Evaluation/TA Credential Database

Kristina Morgan
Department Manager Sr.
biology@uky.edu 

• Department Seminar and Events Coordinator
• ​​​​​​​Faculty Affairs
• Alumni and Development
• Office Supply Orders
• Social Media Coordinator

Allegra Solomon
Department Manager
Biology@uky.edu 

• Undergraduate Affairs
• Room Scheduling - contact for scheduling rooms for committee meetings, dissertation seminars and, Exit Exams
• Proctor Schedule