Board of Trustees Approves Housing, Dining Rates for 2017-18

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2016) — Today, Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees adopted 2017-18 housing and dining rates.

The 2017-18 proposed rates for university-constructed housing reflect a 1.8 percent increase for the 2005 constructed residence halls; a 3.5 percent increase for Greek housing; a range of zero to 1.8 percent for specialty apartments; and a range of zero to 9.4 percent for graduate apartments.

The 2017-18 rates for residence hall units constructed and managed by the university’s private partner, EdR, are in compliance with the lease agreements. These housing rates reflect a 3.5 percent increase for 2017-18, with the exception of the two-bedroom deluxe suites that are not being increased.

Two new residence halls, Lewis Hall and University Flats, are currently under construction by the private partner and are expected to open August 2017.

All students living in residence halls are required to purchase a dining plan. Dining rates are based on the agreement with the university’s dining partner, Aramark. The 2017-18 dining rates reflect a 3.2 percent increase for the minimum seven meals per week plan; a 3 percent change for the flexible block 100 plan; a 3.5 percent increase for the All You Care to Eat (AYCE) plan and the RA Block 100 plan; a 3.6 percent increase for the 14 meals per week plan; and a 4.8 percent increase for the 10 meals per week plan.

For more information on university housing, visit www.uky.edu/housing.