UK Offers a Virtual Preview Night for Prospective Students

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2015) — "see blue." Preview Nights bring the University of Kentucky to 21 cities throughout the Bluegrass State and the country. During these evenings of recruitment, UK travels as far as Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland and other major cities spreading Wildcat pride. For those prospective students unable to attend one of these Preview Nights, UK offers a Virtual Preview Night from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.   

Preview Nights are evenings where prospective students and their families have the opportunity to talk with faculty, staff and current students about academic programs, campus departments, residence halls, student life and involvement.

Since the university understands that attending one of these nights may not be realistic for all students, the UK Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students and their families to attend the "see blue." Virtual Preview Night.  The "see blue." Virtual Preview Night is a chance for students — no matter where they are located in the world — to get the answers they have to questions about UK.

"Like our 21 “see blue.” Preview Nights, our Virtual Preview Night brings together colleges and departments  from across campus to meet with students online from across the globe," Don Witt, associate provost for Enrollment Management said. "This platform provides excellent access and opportunities to student that might not be able to travel to campus or one of our events."

This online experience will allow future Wildcats and their families to learn more about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, involvement, housing and the wide array of majors and degree programs that UK offers. Plus, a special chat session allows live communication with UK representatives.

"The “see blue.” Virtual Preview Night is accessible from any device or computer," said Tyler Gayheart, communications and technology director for Enrollment Management. "Prospective students can access resources and chat with colleges and departments from anywhere in the world. This event has grown exponentially in the past three years due to the way students access and learn more about the university through digital mediums." 

To register for the UK Virtual Preview night, click here.

MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Stratton, rebecca.stratton@uky.edu, (859) 323-2395