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Save the date!

January 31 – February 2, 2027

The University of Kentucky welcomes chief student affairs officers from across the Southeast to share best practices, connect with colleagues, and renew and recharge for a successful spring semester. Come back October 5 for special room rates, the registration link, and more!


Hotel & Travel Information

Airport

Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is located less than 10 miles from the UK campus. Regional options include Louisville International Airport (SDF) and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG); both are located approximately 75-80 miles from campus.

Hotel

Come back in October for special room rates!

Explore Lexington

In Lexington, the most Kentucky of places, you can’t help but slow down and soak it all in. Farm-to-table flavor. Bourbon by the barrel full. Breathtaking horse country views. Stay a while and see why visitors can’t stop saying…“whoa, Lexington.”

Campus Information

Campus Map

Explore UK using our interactive online campus map. With all the current construction on campus, this map quickly provides the most accurate information available.

Parking

Parking for meeting attendees will be provided free of charge in the Cornerstone Garage (401 South Limestone). A pedestrian bridge from the garage’s third floor leads to the heart of campus and the Gatton Student Center. 

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, January 31

  • 1 - 5 p.m.: Optional activities 
    • Horse farm tour or bourbon distillery tour
  • 5 - 6:45 p.m.: Break
  • 7 - 9 p.m.: Dinner 

Monday, February 1

  • 7:30 - 8 a.m.: Shuttle to Gatton Student Center
  • 8 - 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast and check-in for vice presidents
  • 8:30 - 9 a.m.: Welcome
  • 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: SEC VP meeting
  • 3 - 5 p.m.: Check-in for all attendees
  • 5 - 5:30 p.m.: Shuttle to welcome reception
  • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Welcome reception
  • 8:30 - 9 p.m.: Shuttle to hotel 

Tuesday, February 2

  • 7:30 - 8 a.m.: Shuttle to Gatton Student Center
  • 8 - 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
  • 8:30 - 9 a.m.: Welcome
  • 9 - 10:30 a.m.: Session 1
  • 10:30 - 11 a.m.: Break
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Session 2
  • 12 - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Session 3
  • 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Session 4
  • 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Break
  • 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.: Campus tour
  • 4:45 - 5 p.m.: Shuttle to on-campus activity
  • 5 - 6:30 p.m.: On-campus activity
  • 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Shuttle to dinner
  • 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.: Dinner
  • 8:30 - 9 p.m.: Shuttle to hotel