Kentucky State University

Educational Resources

Libraries

• 457,841 books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents.
• 846 current serial subscriptions.
• 326,510 microforms.
• 3,549 Audio/Visual items.

• Students are not required to own or lease a computer.
• Recommended computer operating system: Other

Campus Resources

• 300 computers for student use in locations such as computer center/labs, library, student center
• 75 Internet connections in classrooms.
• 15 Internet connections in Laboratories.

Student accommodations

• Email accounts are available to all students.
• Internet access is available to all students.
• Student web-pages are not permitted.
• Online class registration is available.
• 100% of college-owned hosting units are available for internet access.

Wireless Internet Hotspots

• Wifi is available in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
• Campus wireless internet hotspots are not available.
• Approximately 200 students can be on the network at once.

Services

Basic

health insurance

Remedial

reading, math, writing, study skills

Counseling

career, academic

Career

co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training

Campus Safety

24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 43% of students live in school housing.

Types of housing available

• In total, there are 6 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 100% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• Alcohol is not permitted on campus.
• Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Louisville International Airport, Lexington Bluegrass Airport
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.

Greek Life

• There are 6 fraternities
• 0 fraternity houses
• There are 5 sororities
• 0 sorority houses

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (University of Kentucky )

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, dress/hair code