STUDENT LIFE
EXPERIENCES
WE’VE GOT IT COVERED.
At EKU, you won’t be bored with free concerts, athletic events and more as part of the Exceptional Eastern Experience (E3).
EXPERIENCE EKU
It all starts with the Big E Welcome, where we pull out the maroon carpet and extend a warm Kentucky welcome.
• Welcome Walk
• Powell Palooza
• Big E Concert
• Big E Bash
• Big E Class Photo
• New Student Convocation
There’s so much going on at EKU throughout the year that you won’t want to leave campus.
• Free concerts
• Welcome Week activities
• Rec the Ravine, an outdoor Campus Rec event
• Greek Tailgate and Fraternity and Sorority Life joining processes
• Colonel athletics, gameday experiences with free admission
• City Fest and Maroon Platoon pep rally
• Intramural and Club Sports
• Bingo, an EKU favorite
• Family Weekend
• Homecoming Week
• Fright Nights
• Midnight Breakfast
• Winter Fest
• Greek Week
• Summer Fest
+ more!
DID YOU KNOW?
GloRilla, Flo Rida, Yung Gravy, Andy Grammar and more have all rocked the stage at EKU as part of our E3 concert series.
“EKU allowed me to not just attend class, but to also have fun with events outside of class. There is always something to attend on campus. In my opinion, it provides for a good mix of education and relaxation.”
-- Haley Hurd, ‘24
SEE WHAT AWAITS
ONLY AT EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
BE THE GAME CHANGER
Serve your community.
As an EKU Colonel, you can make a difference and grow as an individual through community serivce opportunities that match your interests. With a wide variety of opportunities and community partners, there’s something for everyone.
• Alternative Break Trips, service learning opportunities
• Colonel’s Cupboard, assisting students with food and clothing insecurity
Lead the way.
Develop your leadership talents to help you find success during your time at EKU and beyond.
• Lunch & Lead Series
• Leadership Lectures
• Emerging Leaders program
• Established Leaders program
• I AM EKU annual leadership recognition program
• Volunteer opportunities, including trail maintenance, voter registration and home building See yourself here.
Get involved.
Find your fit with more than 250 student clubs and organizations.
Find all the ways you can make your Eastern Experience exceptional. hello.eku.edu/life
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