Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University (abbreviated EKU ) is an educational institution of the state type in America that has been active in scientific and academic work since the beginning of the distant 1906 in America. Currently, the university campus is located separately, near the city of Richmond.

• Online programs: since 2006,
• First-generation college students: 43%,
• Location: Richmond, on the border of the Bluegrass region and the Appalachian foothills.

The city has a population of about 35,000.

Lexington is located 25 miles to the north. The drive to Louisville, Cincinnati, and Knoxville takes about two hours.

The STEM START program helps first-year students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields prepare for university-level study. During the program, students complete projects, apply basic knowledge in their major, and interact with college students and staff.

In winter and summer, students can take part in undergraduate-level research, complete practicums, or internships. The Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program introduces participants to the state's political process and develops research, communication, and networking skills.

Students can work on campus, apply the knowledge they've gained, and gain practical experience outside the classroom.

The structure includes:

• College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
• College of Business,
• College of Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,
• College of Education and Applied Human Sciences,
• College of Health Sciences,
• College of Justice, Security, and Military Sciences.

• EKU became one of the first institutions in the US to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for training toward an airline transport pilot license requiring 1,000 flight hours,
• National Residence Hall Honorary brings together the top 1% of EKU's student residence hall leaders,
• the university ranks third in the Military Friendly Schools survey,
• among public institutions in the Military Times Best for Vets ranking, EKU ranks ninth in the US and first in Kentucky,
• EKU was included in Forbes' Best Employers for Kentucky ranking.

• An EKU graduate reached the rank of four-star general,
• in the 2022–2023 academic year, the university employed around 1500 students — a third of all EKU workers.

All first- and second-year students are required to live in university residences.

The residences have coordinators and student mentors who help students adjust and support them throughout their stay.

All students living on campus are members of the Residence Hall Association. The association organizes events and represents the interests of university residence hall residents.

The last year, the university easily won its right to occupy one of the highest positions in the TOP universities in the world.

Every year about 20,000 people can take a course here. Students and teaching staff have access to exchange programs between universities across the globe.

At the disposal of teachers and students of the university a large scientific library. The university also provides students with affordable housing in a comfortable dorm. The university is a member of different organizations such as:

• The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU);
• Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU);
• The Association of National affiliates;
• Associations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

• the admissions office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
• applying is free and takes about 15 minutes,
• in 2024, the STEM START program lasted four days and four nights and took place in August before the start of the fall semester,
• participants in the internship program at the state Capitol work with Kentucky lawmakers on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the spring semester.

Six months after graduation, 77% of EKU graduates are working full-time. The employment rate for graduates of the aviation program reaches 100%.

After accumulating the required number of flight hours, Allegiant pays for cadets' airline transport pilot certification course. After completing the course, cadets become the company's co-pilots.

In order to replenish the ranks of university students in parallel with the results passed by all applicants, the admissions committee also examines data on past performance. Every year, both locals and foreign students apply for places at the university. According to statistics, about 70 percent of applications are approved. However, this situation may differ slightly depending on faculty.

Traditionally, for most American higher education institutions, the academic year at EKU is divided into two semesters. Education is paid, but part of the tuition fee can be returned by receiving a scholarship for good academic performance. In addition to the full-time system, the university also offers students to study remotely. All information about the activities of the university should be clarified in advance on the official portal (website address https://www.eku.edu), as well as through official pages and groups on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Youtube).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision