STUDENT
DISCOVER YOUR PATH AT EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Your First Step Starts With...
BIG E WELCOME Your EKU journey begins with Big E Welcome, a campus tradition created to help new students get familiar with campus and start building community before classes even begin. From meeting new friends to learning campus traditions, Big E Welcome helps turn first-day nerves into excitement and confidence.
What You’ll Experience • Welcome Walk • Powell Palooza • Eastern Extravaganza • Big E Bash • New Student Convocation • Big E Class Photo • Welcome Week activities
See everything happening during Big E Welcome.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Your path gets better when you experience it together. One of the best parts of college is finding the people who make campus feel like home. At EKU, there are countless ways to meet students who share your interests, goals and passions. Whether you live on campus, commute from home, or come from another college, there’s always something for you and a group of people ready to build a community.
No matter your background or interests, EKU helps you build connections that last far beyond college.
Ways to Get Involved • More than 250 student organizations
Start making connections before move-in day
• Greek Life opportunities
Join the EKU ZeeMee community to meet future classmates and other incoming Colonels.
• Cultural and identity-based organizations
• Intramural and club sports
• Academic and professional groups • Campus activities and traditions
“Getting involved on campus has greatly leveraged my experience at EKU. During Big E Welcome, my Colonel Crew Leader showed us all around and how to get involved.
I took that with me and opened myself up to building connections and developing leadership skills. Additionally, I joined organizations that led me to being part of a community that shows up for each other.” -- A’Mya Kendrick, ’25
What Everyday Life Looks Like at EKU Spaces to study, recharge, connect and feel at home College life is about more than classes. At EKU, your daily experience is designed to feel welcoming, convenient and connected.
Whether you’re studying with friends, grabbing dinner after class or spending time at the rec center, EKU makes it easy to settle into your routine and enjoy campus life.
GET A GLANCE
Take a virtual tour of campus.
Life Around Campus • Modern residence halls and student center • Dining options across campus • The Campus Recreation Center • Study spaces and the library • Walking-friendly campus environment • Campus shuttles available every day • Health and wellness services for all students • Easy access to Richmond restaurants, coffee shops and entertainment
SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY Starting college comes with questions, challenges and new experiences, and at EKU, you’ll always have people ready to support you! From academic support to personal wellness resources, EKU is committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. EKU’s support systems are built to help you move forward with confidence.
Student Support Resources • Student Success Center (tutoring, mentoring) • Academic advising (classes, resume building, networking) • Noel Studio for Academic Creativity (tutoring, writing assistance, groupwork space) • Counseling Center and mental health resources • Career Services (career fairs, resume building, headshots, mock interview) • Campus police and SAFE app resources
Explore campus support resources
Grow Your Potential Build Your Future At EKU, getting involved isn’t about just staying busy, it’s about building confidence, gaining experience and preparing for what comes next. Through leadership opportunities, service experiences and careerfocused involvement, students develop skills that continue long after graduation.
Opportunities to Grow • Leadership programs and workshops • Community service opportunities • On-campus jobs • Student leadership roles • Internships and professional networking
Experiences that help you discover your purpose
Your path at EKU can help you grow personally, professionally and academically. Discover how your experience at EKU can shape your future.
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