Beginners are welcome!

All trips will depart and return from the Johnson Center. Both transportation and equipment is included in the price of the trip.

Trip difficulty varies from adventure to adventure. The short trip description can help you find the best fit for you! 

The Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services (CARES) offers a variety of signature programs designed to bolster students' academic and personal growth. These programs include annual events, interactive workshops, and celebratory gatherings, all aimed at fostering a supportive environment. Through personalized advising, peer tutoring, and community engagement initiatives, CARES ensures that students have the resources and opportunities necessary for their overall success and development.

The Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ* Resources serves as a community space for UK students. Come visit us to wind down in between classes, eat your lunch, work on homework, play board games, do some de-stress crafting, or even take a nap under our gazebo! Check out our various resources including our sexual wellness cart, menstrual hygiene station, lending library, community craft cabinet, and more!

DanceBlue is an entirely student-run organization that fundraises year-round for the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. DanceBlue’s mission is to honor the final request Jarrett Mynear to “do something to help the Clinic.” As a student-run philanthropy at the University of Kentucky, DanceBlue raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer while supporting patients and families affected by it. Funds raised by DanceBlue support the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

You can be involved as a dancer on a team that fundraises throughout the year to participate in the 24-hour dance marathon. Or you can keep an eye out for Committee Applications to open in the spring semester! The organization frequently posts on Instagram @uk_danceblue with new information on how to get involved. Look for our signature events like DB5K, Silent Auction, and DBU for more ways to participate!

You can read more about the DanceBlue story here: https://danceblue.org/

Want to be involved with DanceBlue? https://danceblue.org/students/get-involved/

Check out ways to bring a DanceBlue Mini Marathon to your area: https://danceblue.org/community/mini-marathons/

Transformative Learning offers free ETS-certified GRE Prep Seminars for UK students, staff, and alumni. 

The GRE Prep Seminar is a one-time, 2 hour long, workshop designed to provide test-takers with an overview of what to expect when taking the GRE, brush up on test-taking and study strategies, as well as review materials for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the exam. 

GRE Prep Seminars will be offered both in-person and virtually via zoom. All attendees must register in advance, as seating is limited!  

The Office of LGBTQ* Resources strives to create inclusive, dynamic, and fun programs and events for students of UK. Events range from educational presentations on topics such as heteronormative roles in queer relationships to fun and recreational activities such as craft nights or game nights. Our office hosts monthly themed pride parties in addition to the many other events. Our office programs are created and facilitated by our fantastic student ambassadors. 

For more information on our upcoming events, check out our BBNvolved page or follow us on Instagram (@ukylgbtq). 

Looking to get involved on campus? Or do you want to learn more about navigating BBNvolved to find information about students orgs an events?

Involvement Advising is a great fit for you! Involvement Advisors are students, just like you, who have also navigated the process of getting involved on campus. They are here to learn more about your interests and connect you to opportunities to get involved! You can talk with Involvement Advisors through email, phone, Zoom, or an in-person meeting!

If you’re interested in meeting with an Involvement Advisor, or learning more about your options for getting involved on campus, be sure to fill out the Involvement Advising Request, found here. You can indicate your interest and preferences and an Involvement Advisor will contact you!

Want more information or have questions? Please contact the Involvement Advisors at studentorgs@uky.edu.

Lavender Graduation ceremonies are held at multiple campuses across the United States. The goal is to celebrate LGBTQ* students and their accomplishments and achievements while on campus. The ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish Lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her sexual orientation. From this experience, she concluded that a ceremony for LGBTQ* students was needed. Dr. Sanlo helped conduct the first Lavender Graduation in 1995 at the University of Michigan.

All student organizations must register each academic year. By completing the registration process, student organizations can receive a variety of resources including access to on-campus room reservations, locker storage space, access to copying machines, student government funding, and more. Below is an overview of the registration requirements for Registered Student Organizations. 

Registration for the 2023-2024 academic year has closed. 

Registration for the 2024-2025 academic year will open on April 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact studentorgs@uky.edu.

Get Involved: Your Journey as a Wildcat in Our Residence Halls 

Welcome to the vibrant and engaging life of a Wildcat resident! Living in our halls is more than just a place to stay; it's about being part of a dynamic community where every student's voice matters. As Wildcats, we each play a pivotal role in creating a fun, vibrant, and engaging atmosphere that enhances our journey toward leading lives of meaning and purpose. 

All student organizations must register each academic year. By completing the registration process, student organizations are able to receive a variety of resources including access to on-campus room reservations, locker storage space, access to copying machines, student government funding, and more. Below is an overview of the registration requirements for Sponsored Student Organizations. 

Registration for the 2024-2025 academic year opens April 1st 2024. To maintain SSO registration, all steps below must be completed by May 3rd 2024. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact studentorgs@uky.edu.

The purpose of the Student Activities Board (SAB) is to enhance the college experience by providing students and other members of the campus and local communities with entertaining, educational and/or enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends.



SAB is the largest programming board at UK,  bringing more than 80 entertaining, educational, and enriching programs to campus each year. These programs are designed to enhance the college experience. SAB is always looking for UK Students to be a part of the SAB team. Whether you are interested in applying to be a chair, director, or executive, all applications are handled through SAB's BBNvolved page. Prior to applying, SAB encourages you to visit their website to learn more!

To view the event calendar or learn more about SAB, visit www.uksab.org.

The University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) represents all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at the University in several critical ways. UKSGA exists to increase student influence over academic policy and to provide many helpful, creative and necessary student services. UKSGA also exists to protect and expand student substantive and procedural rights with the University and surrounding municipalities. Finally, UKSGA exists to better represent the student body in relations with faculty, administration, Board of Trustees and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

If you’re interested in learning more about UKSGA, how to get involved, or want more information about any of the opportunities below, please contact the Student Government Advisor, found here.

Find out more about UKSGA at http://www.uksga.org/

Leadership Development Program

LDP is a freshman program, organized and facilitated by Student Government, dedicated to building future leaders on campus. Participants will learn what it means to become a leader on campus by working with various campus organizations, networking with student leaders and administrators, and exploring their own personal growth as a leader. Students participate in a shadowing program with major student organizations, including SGA, SAB, CCO, and DanceBlue; hear from guest speakers from the University and the local community; participate in service activities, and represent the freshmen class as a focus group of highly-involved future leaders.

Wildcat Wardrobe

The Wildcat Wardrobe is located in the basement of Whitehall. We have suits, dresses, shirts, ties, shoes, and socks for all genders. These items are donated from the Lexington community and from UK alumni. Students are welcome to choose up to three articles of clothing from the Wardrobe with their student ID which are theirs to keep!

The Student Involvement Box Office manages ticketing needs for a number of on-campus events, organizations, and venues (excluding Athletics, UK Opera Theatre, UK Theater, and Singletary Center events). The Box Office also acts as a collection hub for Registered Student Organization DanceBlue donations, DanceBlue dancer fees, Alternative Service Break program fees, and other program and registration related fees.

If you would like more information about our ticketing services for your events, please contact the Box Office Manager at boxoffice@uky.edu.