1. Log into the myUK website with your linkblue ID and password.
2. Under Student Services, select the Degree Planning and Registration (myUKGPS) tab.
3. A Make Appointment button is available for each of your advisors, unless you already have a scheduled appointment.
4. The advisor's calendar will be shown and you can select from the dates, times, and appointment modalities that work best for your schedule.
5. Click the Schedule Appointment button to confirm your appointment.

For a more complete walkthrough, click here to download PDF instructions for Scheduling an Advising Appointment.

Students have the option to either:

• Change the appointment modality (if available), or
• Reschedule the appointment

If changing or rescheduling will not work for you, you may also cancel your appointment (see the next question down in the list).

Changing Modality

Your scheduled upcoming appointments can be seen on your myUK homepage, under the name of your advisor. Click on "View Appointments", select the appointment you wish to change. You can then select the "Change Meeting Method" button to switch the modality of your upcoming appointment. In general, options include "in-person", "online" or "phone"; not all options may be available for your appointment slot. 

Rescheduling

Your scheduled upcoming appointments can be seen on your myUK homepage, under the name of your advisor. Click on "View Appointments", and select the appointment you wish to reschedule. You can then select the "Reschedule” button to open up your advisor’s calendar to see available dates/times to reschedule. Once you select a new appointment, follow the same booking steps as for the original booking.

If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so in myUK. Canceling the appointment in your Outlook calendar (or declining the invitation) will NOT cancel the appointment in myUK GPS, and may result in you being marked as a "no show" for your appointment.

If you would prefer to change or reschedule your appointment, please see the previous question in this list.

Canceling

Your scheduled upcoming appointments can be seen on your myUK homepage, under the name of your advisor. Click on "View Appointments", select the appointment you wish to cancel. You can then select the "Cancel" button. Once you click it will prompt you to consider a few other options, but if you still wish to cancel, select the red "Cancel Appointment" button.

You can make an appointment to see your advisor whenever you have questions about your academic plans, current classes, academic policies, etc.! They can also help connect you to other campus resources.

If you have questions about registering for next semester's classes, please make an appointment well ahead of your registration window (found on your myUK GPS homepage) to give you and your advisor time to discuss your plans and options.

We are excited to meet with you! Here are some tips for what to expect for your advising appointment:

Keys to a Positive Advising Experience

Come prepared! 

• Be honest with your advisor when discussing grades, current classes, study habits, and interests.
  • Review your midterm grades (if available prior to your advising appointment); be prepared to discuss those grades with your advisor.   
• Be courteous to fellow students and advisors by showing up to your appointment.
  • If you must miss, please review the options above for changing the modality, rescheduling or canceling your appointment in advance.
• Arrive and leave on time.
  • Schedule a second appointment if you require more time.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
  • Write down questions you may have regarding academics, jobs/internships, getting involved on campus, etc.
  • Follow up with your advisor.
• Schedule your appointment in a timely manner, well in advance of your registration window.

Additional Ways to Prepare for Your Appointment 

If you would like to discuss your academic plans or class registration, please review your major requirements to identify what classes you should be thinking about enrolling in for the next semester(s). A few good places to check in myUK GPS include your Degree Audit summary, your Planned Courses including any Advisor Recommended courses, and the Schedule of Classes.

Degree Audit

• Review the Degree Audit through myUK GPS (found in the menu, or in the tabs at the top of Course Planner). This is a great way to track your academic progress.

Schedule of Classes

• Check out the Schedule of Classes for class times and course pre-requisites in the course catalog.

Planned Courses

• In myUK, under Degree Planning and Registration, plan the classes you would like to take during next semester. You and your advisor will then discuss these classes during your advising appointment.

If your advisor has an open appointment slot, you can schedule it up to 2 hours before the start time.

If your advisor does not have an open appointment slot, you are welcome to attend your college’s drop-in/pop-in hours, or contact your advisor directly.  

We care about your advising experience! Toward the end of your appointment, you will receive a very short survey at your UKY email address. Your survey responses will help us improve your advising experience, so we’d love to receive your feedback. 

Most graduate schools/programs do not have pre-requisite requirements. Graduate schools/programs might request that you have completed or will be completing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Please refer to an Admission Counselor from your desired institution or visit your desired institution’s admission page to learn more about pre-requisite requirements

Most graduate schools/programs start their newly admitted classes once a year in the Fall semester. But there are some institutions that offer Spring and/or Summer admission.

Applications are submitted at least 6 – 12 months in advance of the desired enrollment date. To maximize your opportunities for school acceptances, scholarships, and research/teaching/graduate assistantships, you should apply to graduate schools/programs the Fall before you wish to enroll. While applying early in the cycle has advantages, the best time for you to apply is when your application is the best it can be.

Requirements vary from graduate program to graduate program. Visit your desired institution’s admission page to learn more about specific information about requirements.

The Graduate School Application includes 6 - 7 components:

1. Application Form
2. Official Transcript from all institutions
3. Entrance Exam – the GRE or GRE Subject Test (select programs)
4. Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
5. Writing Sample (select programs)
6. Letters of Recommendation
7. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Resume

Freshmen – Sophomore Year

• Maintain and keep up your grades using the Transformative Learning services (https://www.uky.edu/tl/)
• Participate in volunteer, student organization and leadership opportunities
• Participate in undergraduate research or study/intern abroad opportunities within or outside your major
• Schedule and shadow professionals in your relevant field
• Apply for related jobs, internships, and practicum opportunities
• Complete your resume or curriculum vitae resume review by scheduling a “Resume Review” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”
• Identify and meet often with your instructors for a potential letter of recommendation
• Save and organize papers from your core courses/within your major for potential writing sample submissions
• Start studying for the GRE during the Fall semester to take the entrance exam in the Spring semester. Register and attend a Transformative Learning’s GRE Prep Seminar (https://www.uky.edu/tl/gre-prep-seminar)
• Research graduate schools/programs
• Create a budget for application fees and GRE exam (Please reach out if you need resources for financial assistance)
• Maintain and keep up your grades using the Transformative Learning services (https://www.uky.edu/tl/)
• Participate in volunteer, student organization and leadership opportunities
• Participate in undergraduate research or study/intern abroad opportunities within or outside your major
• Schedule and shadow professionals in your relevant field
• Apply for related jobs, internships, and practicum opportunities
• Complete your resume or curriculum vitae resume review by scheduling a “Resume Review” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”
• Identify and meet often with your instructors for a potential letter of recommendation 
• Save and organize papers from your core courses/within your major for potential writing sample submissions

Senior (Summer and Fall semester)

• Re-take the GRE if necessary
• Select graduate schools/programs you plan to apply to
• Complete and pay for Application Form(s)
• Submit a request for Official Transcript with the Office of the Registrar (https://www.uky.edu/registrar/transcripts)
• Maintain and keep up your grades using the Transformative Learning services (https://www.uky.edu/tl/)
• Participate in volunteer, student organization and leadership opportunities
• Participate in undergraduate research or study/intern abroad opportunities within or outside your major
• Schedule and shadow professionals in your relevant field
• Apply for related jobs, internships, and practicum opportunities
• Research graduate school/program’s personal statement/statement of purpose prompt and guidelines.
• Complete a personal statement/statement of purpose review with the Writing Center (https://uky.mywconline.com/) or schedule a “Graduate/Professional School Prep” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”
• Complete a final resume or curriculum vitae resume review by scheduling a “Resume Review” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”
• Research financial resources to pay for graduate school/program with Financial Wellness (https://www.uky.edu/financialwellness/)
• Identify and request a letter of recommendation from your instructors, advisor, internship, or job supervisor, coaches, etc.
• Submit papers from your core courses/within your major for if a writing sample is required

Most graduate programs do not have or require an interview as part of their application process. However, if yours does, you can schedule a mock interview with us or practice through BigInterview in your Handshake account.

Letters of Recommendation 

Requirements for letters vary between schools, most graduate schools require 1-3 letters of recommendation. Begin early to establish a network of professors and supervisors (for volunteer or paid work) who are familiar with your work. It is important to choose recommenders who know you well.

Academic Letters: At least one to two letters, should be from faculty members who have taught you in a class and are able to make specific observations about your personal and academic achievements and your potential for graduate school. Get to know your Professors early, start your Freshman year. 

Personal Statements

Graduate schools will want a Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose on who you are and your interests within the field. 

Research graduate school/program’s personal statement/statement of purpose prompt and guidelines.

Complete a personal statement/statement of purpose review with the Writing Center (https://uky.mywconline.com/) or schedule a “Graduate/Professional School Prep” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”

Resumes

Many graduate schools require resumes/curriculum vita resumes as part of their applications, and those that don’t will often accept one anyway. A resume allows you to highlight all your activities and accomplishments in your own way. It can’t be stressed enough, however, that the resume is not a substitute for completely filling out the school’s application form.

Complete your resume or curriculum vitae resume review by scheduling a “Resume Review” with us at the button below “Schedule Appointment”

Involvement and volunteering allow you to supplement a strong academic record. Graduate school admissions committees like to see evidence of initiative, service, creativity, leadership and collaboration, and organizational skills. However, it is important to remember that such activities will not substitute for poor grades, so don’t sacrifice study time for activities. 

Search UK Student Organizations/Programs at BBNVolved:  https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/

Search UK Service-Learning and Civic Engagement for opportunities to help in the community: https://servelearnconnect.uky.edu/community-organizational-needs

International Coaching Federation Certified Coaches

We strive to provide the highest quality coaching to our students. That is why all of our coaches are certified or seeking certification by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The ICF credential is the only globally recognized professional certification.  All of our coaches complete the University of Kentucky's ICF accredited 60-125 hour training, hundreds of hours of coaching and continuous mentor coaching to maintain their ICF certification.

Meet our coaches.

You can make an appointment by:

1. Sign in to your myUK account.

2. Click on the Student Service tab.

3. Under myInfo, click the Integrated Success Coaching link.

4. You can book an appointment two ways: 1.) click "First Available" by location or 2.) click on the coach that you want to book with.

Having trouble making an appointment? Request Help Making an Appointment

For most college students, this is their first experience with coaching.  Here are a few videos of a typical coaching session to help you know what to expect.

Coach Trevor Tierney coaching Coach Melinda

Coach Benjamin Dunn coaching Coach Trevor Tierney

If you are meeting with a coach virtually:

• Be in a quiet, distraction-free place.  We talk about grades and academics often during coaching sessions, and that information is confidential.
• We ask that you meet inside.  When students meet virtually with us outside, wind, noise, and other distractors make it difficult to hear.
• Keep your camera on if possible. Both students and coaches get more out of a session when the camera is on.
• If you log-in and you are not in an appropriate place for a coaching session, your coach may ask you to reschedule. For example, we will not meet with you if you are in a loud, nonprivate space like the dining hall or driving in a car.

For both in-person and virtual:

• We are often booked several weeks in advance.  If you cancel or no-show, you may not be able to get back in for several weeks, so be on-time and cancel only if absolutely necessary. 

Coaching is a very popular service and appointments typically book at least two weeks in advance.  If you try to schedule and can't find an opening or are having trouble making an appointment for any reason, please contact us and we will get back to you via email, call, and/or text within 2 business days.

Request Help Making an Appointment

Do you have a student you think could benefit from coaching?  Let us know!

Faculty/Staff Referal to Coaching

Faculty, staff and student organizations can request group coaching sessions.

Learn more about group coaching.

We provide Integrated Success Coach Advocate (ISCA) training for UK faculty, staff and student groups who want to learn foundational coaching skills.

Learn more about ISCA training

Email us:  iscoach@uky.edu

• Before the interview, be sure you know where you are going, the drive time, and the parking situation. 
• Dress professionally and have your attire laundered and ready the night before the interview.   (Don’t forget to polish those shoes!) Most industries will be most impressed with business suit attire. How you look creates a first and lasting impression. 
• Take additional copies of our resume with you. Be prepared to “walk” your interviewers through your resume and be sure you can answer anything about it. 
• Offer detailed and specific examples that demonstrate your "fit" for the position. 
• Know the industry standards and the history of the company you are applying to. 
• Have questions ready for the interviewers about the position. But never bring up salary until you are offered the position. (See the list below for question suggestions). 

Come prepared with questions you can ask that demonstrate your understanding of the organization and interest in the position. It’s okay to have these written down. And it also makes a good impression if you quickly jot down the answers. Sometimes your prepared questions may get answered in the course of the interview, that’s okay. Just plan a list of 5 to 7 questions so you will be ready. 

Here are a few suggestions: 

• What can I expect on a typical day? 
• Why is this position open? Is it a new position in the company? 
• To whom does this position report? 
• What are your expectations of the person hired for this position within the first 30 days? 
• What do you like about working here? 
• When can I expect to hear from you? 
• And any other industry-related questions you may have. 

WHAT NOT TO ASK! 

• Salary! Never mention salary unless you have officially been offered the position. Please see a career advisor as to the best way to navigate the, “So how much money do you need to make?” question. 
• Time off, lunch breaks, and other compensation issues will be addressed if a job offer is made, and you can address those questions at that time. 

Next-Day:

• Immediately send a thank you note to each person who interviewed you. They may be meeting with a long list of candidates, so it’s best to make contact while they still remember you. 
• Keep it brief, but consider the following: 
• Reference something you discussed in the meeting. Again, you want them to remember you, so this might help make a stronger connection. 
• Clarify any questions you stumbled on during the interview. If you forgot to bring up a relevant certification, for example, this is a good time to mention it. 
• Express appreciation for their time and consideration. The interview process can be labor and resource-intensive. This is a good time to show your gratitude and reinforce your interest in the position. 
• Written correspondence (i.e., physically mailing a letter) is rare these days but it is appropriate if a longer hiring timeline has been given. If your correspondence with the company has been primarily via email, it’s okay to send a thank you note via email. BUT…handwritten sure makes a great impression! 

Next Week:

• If you haven’t heard anything within the employer’s given timeline, send an email to follow-up on the process. 
• Keep it brief, thank them again, and express your interest. Careful not to nag an employer for an answer, but if you still don’t get a response within a reasonable time, let it go and move on with your search. 

Remember, you don’t have the job until you’ve signed a written offer letter. Keep looking for positions and applying for jobs, even if the interview went well and you assume the job will be offered to you. 

There are additional spaces available around campus such as in the Gatton Student Center study rooms and these rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis.  

• To make a reservation at the Gatton Student Center, please go through the Gatton Student Center Information Desk.  

• The Jacobs Science Building has study rooms available for students to reserve via the campus Event Management System.  

• Gatton Business students can reserve study rooms in the Gatton College of Business & Economics.