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Calendar

 

Students should check the Schedule of Classes each semester for any calendar changes
which may have been approved after publication of this Bulletin.

1986 FALL SEMESTER

 

July 25—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
1986 Fall Semester

August 6—Wednesday—Last day Advance Registered
students may pay $50 to confirm their 1986 Fall
Semester registration

August 25—Monday—Registration for new students
who did not advance register

August 26—Tuesday—Centralized add/drop for ad-
vance registered students

August 26—Tuesday—Last day a student may official-
ly drop a course or cancel registration with the
Registrar for a full refund of fees

August 27Wednesday—Class work begins

August 27-September 3—Wednesday through
Wednesday—Late registration for returning
students who did not advance register and new ap-
plicants cleared late for admission. A $20 late fee
is assessed students who register late.

September l—Monday—Labor Day—Academic
Holiday

September 3—Wednesday—Last day to enter an
organized class for the 1986 Fall Semester

September 3—Wednesday—Last day to officially
withdraw from the University or reduce course
load and receive an 80 percent refund

September IO—Wednesday—Last day for payment of

1987 SPRING SEMESTER

 

January lZ—Monday—Registration for new students
who did not advance register

January l3—Tuesday—Centralized add/drop for Ad
vance Registered students

January l3—Tuesday—Last day a student may official-
ly drop a course or cancel registration with the
University Registrar for a full refund of fees

January 14—Wednesday—Class work begins

January l4-20—Wednesday through Tuesday—Late
registration for returning students who did not ad-
vance register and new applicants cleared late for
admission. A 320 late fee is assessed students who
register late.

January 20—Tuesday—Last day to enter an organized
class for the 1987 Spring Semester

January 20—Tuesday—Last day to officially withdraw
from the University or reduce course load and re-
ceive an 80 percent refund

January 27—Tuesday—Last day for payment of regis-
tration fees and/or housing and dining fees in order
to avoid cancellation of registration and/or meal
card

February 3—Tuesday—Last day to drop a course
without it appearing on the student’s transcript

February 3—Tuesday—Last day to change grading op-

tion (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to

 

registration fees and/or housing and dining fees in
order to avoid cancellation of registration and/or
meal card

September l7—Wednesday—Last day to drop a course
without it appearing on the student’s transcript

September 17—Wednesday—last day to change grading
option (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to
pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit) in col-
lege dean’s office

September 17—Wednesday—Last day to file for repeat
option in college dean’s office, if student is retak-
ing a course in the 1986 Fall Semester

September lQ—Friday—Last day for reinstatement of
students cancelled for nonpayment of registration
fees and/or housing and dining fees. Requires pay-
ment of fees plus $50 reinstatement fee.

September 25—Thursday—Last day for filing an ap-
plication in college dean’s office for a December
degree

October 20—Monday—Last day to drop a course

October 20—Monday—Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course load and receive any
refund

November G—Thursday—Last day for doctoral can-
didates to submit a Notification of Intent to
schedule a final examination in The Graduate
School for a December degree

November 12-19—Wednesday through Wednes-

pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit) in col—
lege dean’s office

February 3—Tuesday—Last day to file for repeat op-
tion in college dean’s office, if student is retaking
a course in the 1987 Spring Semester

February 5—Thursday—Last day for reinstatement of
students cancelled for nonpayment of registration
fees and/or housing and dining fess. Requires pay-
ment of fees plus $50 reinstatement fee

February lZ—Thursday—Last day for filing an applica-
tion in college dean’s office for a May degree

March 5—Thursday—last day to drop a course

March 5—Thursday—Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course load and receive any
refund

March 16—21—Monday through Saturday—Spring va-
cation—Academic Holidays

March 26—Thursday—Last day for doctoral candidates
to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a
final examination in The Graduate School for a
May degree

April 8-15—Wednesday through Wednesday—Advance
registration for 1987 Fall Semester and both 1987
Summer Sessions

April 9—Thursday—Last day to schedule a final exam-

ination in The Graduate School for candidates for

a May degree

day—Advance registration for the 1987 Spring
Semester

November 20—Thursday—Last day for candidates to
schedule a final examination in The Graduate
School for a December degree

November 27-29—Thursday through Saturday—
Thanksgiving Holiday—Acadmemic Holiday

December 4—Thursday—Last day for candidates to sit
for a final examination for a December graduate
degree

December lZ—Friday—End of class work

December 15—Monday—Deadline for applying for ad-
mission or readmission to the Graduate School for
the 1987 Spring Semester

December 15-19—Monday through Friday—Final
Examinations

December 19—Friday—Last day for candidates to sub-
mit a thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School for
a December degree

December 19—Friday—Last day to request a refund for
the 1986 Fall Semester

December 19—Friday—End of 1986 Fall Semester

December 22~Monday—Final deadline for submission
of grades to the Registrar’s Office by 4 pm

December 23—Tuesday—Last day Advance Registered
students may pay $50 to confirm their 1987 Spring
registration

April lO—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
1987 Summer Sessions

April 23—Thursday—Last day to sit for a final ex-
amination for candidates for a May graduate
degree

May l—Friday—last day for doctoral candidates who
wish to receive a diploma at Commencement to
submit dissertation to The Graduate School

May l—Friday—End of class work

May 4-8—Monday through Friday—Final
Examinations

May 8—Friday—Last day for candidates to submit a
thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School for a
May degree

May 8—Friday—Last day to request a refund for the
1987 Spring Semester

May 8—Friday—End of 1987 Spring Semester

May 9—Saturday—Commencement Day

May ll—Monday—Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar’s Office by 4 pm.

July 24—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
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 1987 FOUR-WEEK INTERSESSION

 

April 10—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
1987 Summer Sessions

May ll—Monday—Registration for new students who
did not advance register

May 12—Tucsday—Last day a student may officially
drop a course or cancel registration with the
University Registrar for a full refund of fees

May 12—Tuesday—Class work begins

May 12-15—Tuesday through Friday—Late registra-
tion for returning students who did not advance
register and new applicants cleared late for admis-
sion. A $20 late fee is assessed students who
register late

May 15—Friday—Last clay to enter an organized class
for the Four-Week Intersession

May 15—Friday—Last day to officially withdraw from
the University or reduce course load and receive
an 80 percent refund

May 18—Monday—Last day to drop a course without
it appearing on the student’s transcript

May lB—Monday—Last day to change grading option
(pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail;
credit to audit or audit to credit) in college dean's
office

May 18—Monday—Last day to file for repeat option
in college dean’s office, if student is retaking a
course in the 1987 Four-Week Intersession

May 25—Monday—Memorial Day—Academic
Holiday

May 26—Tuesday—Last day to drop a course

May 26—Tuesday—Last day to withdraw from the
University or reduce course load and receive any
refund

May 26—Tuesday—Last day to pay registration fees
and/or housing and dining fees in order to avoid
cancellation of registration and/or meal card

June 4—Thursday—Last day for reinstatement of

1987 EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER SESSION

 

June lO—Wednesday—Registration for new students
who did not advance register

June ll—Thursday—Last day a student may officially
drop a course or cancel registration with the
University Registrar for a full refund of fees

June ll—Thursday—Class work begins

June 11-15—Thursday through Monday—Late regis-
tration for returning students who did not advance
register and new applicants cleared late for admis-
sion. A $20 late fee is assessed students who
register late,

June l5—Monday—Last day to enter an organized class
for the 1987 Eight-Week Summer Session

June 15—Monday—Last day to officially withdraw
from the University or reduce course load and
receive an 80 percent refund

June 22—Monday—Last day to drop a course without
it appearing on the student’s transcript

June 22—Monday—Last day to change grading option
(pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail;
credit to audit or audit to credit) in college dean’s
office

June 22—Monday—Last day to file for repeat option
in college dean’s office, if student is retaking a
course in the 1987 Eight-Week Summer Session

June 24—Wednesday—Last day to pay registration fees
and/or housing and dining fees in order to avoid
cancellation of registration and/or meal card

June 26—Friday—Last day for filing an application in
college dean’s office for an August degree

July l—Wednesday—Last day for doctoral candidates
to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a
final examination in The Graduate School for an
August degree

July 3—Friday—Independence Day—Academic
Holiday

July 6—Monday—Last day for reinstatement of stu-
dents cancelled for nonpayment of registration fees
and/or housing and dining fees. Requires payment
of fees plus $50 reinstatement fee.

July 9—Thursday—Last day to drop a course

July 9—Thursday—Last clay to withdraw from the
University or reduce course load and receive any
refund

 

The approved Calendar for the academic year 1987-88
will be published in the Schedule of Classes each
semester. Listed below are the application deadlines.

Fall, 1987 —July 24, 1987
Spring, 1988 — December 11, 1987

Four-Week Summer Session, 1988 — April 9, 1988
Eight-Week Summer Session, 1988 — April 9, 1988
Fall, 1988 — July 25, 1988

 

  
  
  
   
   
    
   
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
  
  
   
  
    
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
  
 
  
 
 

students cancelled for nonpayment of registration
fees and/or housing and dining fees. Requires pay~
ment of fees plus $50 reinstatement fee.

June 9—Tuesday—Final Examinations

June 9—Tucsday—Last day to request a refund for 1987
Four-Week lnterscssion

June 9—Tuesday—End of 1987 Four-Week Intersession

June 12—Friday—Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar’s Office by 12 noon

July l—Wednesday—Last day for doctoral candidates
to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a
final examination in The Graduate School for an
August degree

July 24—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
1987 Fall Semester

 

July l5—Wednesday—Last day to schedule a final ex-
amination in The Graduate School for candidates
for an August degree

July 24—Friday—Deadline for applying for admission
or readmission to The Graduate School for the
1987 Fall Semester

July 29—Wednesday—Last day to sit for a final ex-
amination for candidates for an August degree

August 5—Wednesday—Last clay Advance Registered
students may pay $50 to confirm their 1987 Fall
Semester registration

August 6—Thursday—End of the 1987 Eight-Week
Summer Session

August 6—Thursday—Last day for candidates to sub-
mit a theses/dissertation to The Graduate School
for an August degree

August 6—Thursday—Last day to request a refund for
the 1987 Eight-Week Summer Session

August 6—Thursday—Final examinations

August lO—Monday—Final deadline for submission of
grades to the Registrar’s Office by 12 noon

 

 

 

  

   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
    
   
     
     
     
   
      
    
    
  
   
    
       
   
  
   
     
   
   
      
   
    
    
          
       
     
  
  
   
    
   

The Graduate School

    

 

The University of Kentucky began offering graduate work
in 1870 and awarded its first graduate degrees in 1876. The

Graduate School became a distinct unit in the University

organization in 1912.

The Graduate School is concerned with advanced study,
graduate instruction and research conducted by the faculty
and students of all colleges and departments. The total
graduate resources of the University are merged under it
for the purpose of promoting the acquisition of knowledge

in an atmosphere of free and lively inquiry.

Graduate work is offered in most colleges in the Univer-
sity. A general description and tabulation of courses for each
of the various programs is given in the Graduate School Pro—
grams section of this bulletin.

The Academic Common Market

Kentucky is a participating state in The Academic Com-

mon Market, an interstate agreement among Southern states

for sharing academic programs. Students who qualify for
admission may enroll in a specific program in another
A.C.M. state on an in-state tuition basis. At present, the
agreement has been limited to unusual graduate programs.
For information write: Southern Regional Education Board,

130 Sixth Street N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30313.

 

Degrees Conferred

 

Doctor of Philosophy

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Anatomy

Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Biochemistry

Biology

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry

Master of Arts

Anthropology

Art

Classical Languages
Communication

Master of Science

Civil Engineering

Communication

Computer Science

Crop Science

Economics

Educational and Counseling
Psychology

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

English

Diplomacy
Economics
English
French

Entomology
Geography
Geology

Higher Education and Social
and Philosophical Studies

History
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

and Materials Science

Geography
German
History

Library Science

Microbiology
Music
Nursing

Pharmacology
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy

Physiology and Biophysics

Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology

Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Soil Science
Spanish

Statistics
Toxicology
Veterinary Science

Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts

 

Anatomy Computer Science Mathematics Physiology and Biophysics Psychology
Agricultural Economics Crop Science Microbiology Health, Physical Education, Soil Science
Animal Sciences Economics Pharmacology Recreation Statistics
Biochemistry Entomology Pharmaceutical Sciences Plant Pathology Toxicology
Biology Geology Physics Plant Physiology Veterinary Science
Chemistry

Master of Science in Agriculture

Agricultural Economics Crop Science Forestry Plant Pathology Soil Science
Animal Sciences Entomology Horticulture Sociology

 

Other Degrees

Doctor of Business Admin-
istration

.Doctor of Education

Doctor of Musical Arts

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Arts in Interior
Design

Master of Arts in Teaching
(Mathematics)

Master of Arts in Textiles
and Clothing

Master of Business Admin-
istration

Master in Civil
Engineering

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Music

Master of Nutritional
Sciences

Master of Public
Administration

Master of Rehabilitation
Counseling

Master of Science in
Accounting

Master of Science in Agri»
cultural Engineering

Master of Science in Chem—
ical Engineering

Master of Science in Civil
Engineering

Master of Science in Clinical
Nutrition

Master of Science in Dentis-
try

Master of Science
in Education

Master of Science in Elec-
trical Engineering

Master of Science in Engi-
neering Mechanics

Master of Science in
Family Studies
Master of Science in Forestry
Master of Science in Library
Science
Master of Science in Me—
chanical Engineering
Master of Science in Radio-
logical Medical Physics
Master of Science in Metal-
lurgical Engineering
and Materials Science
Master of Science in
Mining Engineering

Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in
Operations Research
Master of Science in Radio—
logical Health——Speciality
Master of Social Work
Specialist in Education

  

   

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Organization of The Graduate School

The Graduate Faculty consists of the Vice Chancellor for
Research. and Dean of The Graduate School, Associate
and/or Assistant Deans of The Graduate School, and Full
and Associate Graduate Faculty Members. As the chief
University agency for the promotion of the ideals of graduate
study, it determines the policies of The Graduate School and
makes recommendations to the University Senate and to the
President, or to other administrative officials as appropriate.
All rules affecting graduate work and the inauguration of
new graduate programs must be approved by the Graduate
Faculty.

Any proposed change in the rules of the Graduate Facul-
ty must be included in the agenda of its meeting and cir-
culated to the Graduate Faculty at least 10 days prior to the
meeting at which it is to be considered.

New Graduate Faculty members may be proposed to the
Dean of The Graduate School at any time by the college
deans and department chairs concerned, or in the case of
persons not attached to a college faculty, by the appropriate
chancellors of the University. Eligibility qualifications are
as follows:

1. The doctor’s degree or its equivalent in scholarly
reputation.

2. The rank of assistant professor (or equivalent), or
higher.

3. Scholarly maturity and professional productivity as
demonstrated by publications, editorial services,
research surveys, creative work or patents; and research
in progress at the time of appointment.

4. Demonstrated participation in the graduate teaching
and research program.

Appointment to the Graduate Faculty is made by the
President of the University on nomination by the Dean of
The Graduate School after the Dean and the Graduate
Council have studied the credentials submitted in support
of the proposed members.

Full members of the Graduate Faculty are particularly
responsible for:

1. Guidance of graduate student research and study to its
completion. The finished work should meet or exceed
accepted standards for publication, dissemination or
performance within the .particular discipline and

2. Participation in the formulation of graduate curricula
and policy.

The Graduate Dean has the responsibility to appoint and
monitor the progress of Associate Members of the Graduate
Faculty. Associate members are authorized to teach graduate
courses, direct master’s theses, serve on and co-chair doc—
toral committees. Appointment to Associate Membership
requires one year of faculty experience at the University of
Kentucky or a comparable university. Associate member-
ship may continue for five years. At the end of the five-year
term as an Associate Member the members are promoted
to full membership or terminated.

The statutory requirement of promotion or termination
at the end of the five-year probationary term should be
followed. A terminated Associate Member may at any later
time be considered and promoted to Full Membership, but
not be reappointed to Associate Membership. Associate
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Dean of the Graduate School in appropriate master’s level
programs.

Membership in the Graduate Faculty is restricted to per-
sons who satisfy the membership criteria and are able to
assume the responsibilities in a particular program as set
forth above. There is no category for at-large graduate facul-
ty membership.

Administrative officers assigning teaching and other duties
to members of the Graduate Faculty who are taking an ac—
tive part in the graduate program (i.e. , are heavily engaged
in directing theses, carrrying on productive research, etc.)
should make appropriate reduction in the duties required
of such faculty members.

The Role of the Dean

The Dean of The Graduate School is charged with the
administration of the policies adopted by the Graduate
Faculty and the University Senate relating to graduate
studies. The Dean presides over all meetings of the Graduate
Faculty and calls meetings of this faculty whenever it is ad-
visable or whenever requested to do so by one-fourth of the
membership. Recommendations are made by the Dean to
the Graduate Faculty regarding the requirements for advanc-
ed degrees, the regulations necessary to insure a high stan-
dard of graduate work and all other aspects of the graduate
program. The graduate programs are administered in the
interest of efficient instruction and the highest attainment
possible on the part of each graduate student. The Dean is
responsible for determining and certifying to the Registrar
candidates who have fulfilled requirements for advanced
degrees.

The President and the Vice Chancellor for Research and
the Dean of the Graduate School shall be ex oflirio members
of all committees of The Graduate School. The Chancellor
for the Lexington Campus and the Chancellor for the
Medical Center are ex oflz'cio members of all committees of
The Graduate School which affect their respective sectors.

The Graduate Council

The Graduate Council is composed of 18 members and
the Dean of The Graduate School, who serves as chair.
There are 16 faculty representatives and two student repre-
sentatives. Associate deans serve in a non-voting, ex qfficio
capacity.

The composition of the Graduate Council is as follows:
two members from the College of Agriculture, three
members from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, one mem-
ber from the College of Business and Economics, two mem—
bers from the College of Education, one member from the
College of Engineering, one member from the Colleges of
Communications and Fine Arts, two members from the Col-
leges of Medicine and Pharmacy, one member from the Col-
leges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry and Nursing,
one member from the Colleges of Library Science, Home
Economics, and Social Work, and two members appointed
by the Dean of The Graduate School.

Members representing a college or a combination of col-
leges are elected by the Graduate Faculty in the respective
colleges.

Two graduate student members are selected by the Coun-
cil from a panel of four submitted by the Graduate and Pro-
fessional Student Association. The term of office of the
elected members is three years and that of the graduate
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until three years have elapsed since the completion of their
last term.

The Graduate Council approves or disapproves proposals
concerning courses offered for graduate credit, and advises
and lends assistance to the Dean in executing the policies
and regulations determined by the Graduate Faculty.
Specifically, the Council:

1. Evaluates department requests relating to proposed
graduate programs.

2. Reviews existing programs and curricula.

3 In cooperation with the Dean, initiates recommenda-
tions to the Graduate Faculty. (This procedure is not
intended to prevent a faculty member from bringing any
recommendation or request directly before the Graduate
Faculty.)

The Graduate Council has such authority as is herein
granted, or such as the Dean or the Graduate Faculty may
delegate to it. A majority of the Graduate Council constitutes
a quorum for the transaction of business.

Directors of Graduate Studies

The Dean of The Graduate School, with the advice of the
college dean(s) and the approval of the President, may
recommend to the Graduate Faculty the areas of graduate
study and research into which the University may be divid—
ed. (The logical unit for an area is a department. By com-
mon consent, however, certain departments may be grouped
into a single area to offer a graduate program; and in ex-
ceptional cases a department may be divided into two or
more areas to offer programs in the respective areas.) Direc—
tors of Graduate Studies are the local representatives of each
graduate program; they provide for the program’s admin-
istration; and they act as the official liaison with The
Graduate School.

Directors of Graduate Studies are responsible to the
Graduate Faculty of their program and to the Dean of The
Graduate School for the recruitment, admission, advising,
and examining of students in their program. Consequent-
ly, they have an important effect on the quality of graduate
programs at the University of Kentucky. In addition to Di-
rectors of Graduate Studies for specific programs, some col—
leges have designated individual faculty members as Asso-
ciate Dean for Graduate Studies who serve as the local ex-
tension of The Graduate School at the college level.

Directors of Graduate Studies are appointed by the Dean
of The Graduate School after consultation with the respec—
tive Graduate Faculty and administration in a program. The
DGS is normally a tenured faculty member, holding the rank
of Associate Professor or above, and is a full member of the
Graduate Faculty.

The Director of Graduate Studies of a graduate program
reports directly to the Dean of The Graduate School or to
the Dean’s designee on all matters relating to graduate

_ education in the program. The DGS is responsible to the

Dean of The Graduate School for the administration of the
specific graduate program, including maintenance of
records, administration of graduate program funds, admis-
sion of graduate students, the University Scholars’ Program,
fellowships, program requirement changes and new pro-
grams, advising and registration, appointment of advisory
and examination committees, and other degree requirements
related to the graduate program. Additionally, the DGS
serves as the focal point for dissemination of information

from The Graduate School and for the gathering of
information.

Directors of Graduate Studies serve as program advisers
to each student until the student has a thesis or dissertation
director. The DGS then recommends that the thesis or dis-
sertation director be appointed the student’s adviser or com-
mittee chair. In areas where theses are not required, the DGS
is the adviser of all students not writing theses. All student
schedules must be endorsed by the student ’s adviser. If it is desirable,
a DGS may recommend that additional advisers in the pro-
gram be appointed. A DGS who is to be absent from the
University for as long as a semester must inform the Dean
so that a substitute may be appointed.

A more detailed description of the role and responsibilities
of the Director of Graduate Studies is available in The
Graduate School office.

Establishment and Modification of Graduate Programs

An area which wishes to establish a new graduate pro-
gram or modify an existing one must submit its program
to the Graduate Council, which will make a recommenda-
tion concerning it to the Graduate Faculty.

Student Responsibility

It is the student’s responsibility to be informed concern—
ing all regulations and procedures required by the course
of study being pursued. In no case will a regulation be waived
or an exception granted because a student pleads ignorance of the
regulation or asserts that information was not presented by
advisers or other authorities. Therefore, the student should
become familiar with The Graduate School Bulletin, in-
cluding (1) the section presenting the requirements for
degrees and (2) the departmental offerings and requirements.

The Director of Graduate Studies in the student’s major
program should be consulted concerning course re-
quirements, any deficiencies, the planning of a program, and
special regulations. Programs may have degree requirements
that are not listed in the Bulletin.

It is to be noted that the Graduate Dean interprets the
Graduate Bulletin. Only the Graduate Council may waive
requirements stated in this Bulletin.

Confidentiality of Student Records

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, University of Kentucky students have
the right to review, inspect, and challenge the accuracy of
information kept in a cumulative file by the institution unless
the student waives this right in writing. Records cannot be
released in other than emergency situations without the writ-
ten consent of the student, except in the following situations:

A. to other school officials, including faculty within the
educational institution or local educational agency who
have legitimate educational interests;

B. to officials of other schools or school systems in which
the student intends to enroll, upon condition that the
student be notified of the transfer, receive a copy of the
record if desired, and have an opportunity for a hear-
ing to challenge the content of the record;

C. to authorized representatives of 1) the Comptroller
General of the United States, 2) the Secretary, 3) an
administrative head of an education agency or 4) state
educational authorities;

  

   

in connection with a student’s application for, and
receipt of, financial aid;

where the information is classified as “directory infor-
mation.” The following categories of information have
been designated by the University as directory infor-
mation: name, address, telephone listing, date and place
of birth, major field of study, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of
members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees
and awards received, and the most recent previous
educational institution attended by the student. If you
do not wish such information released without your con-
sent you should notify the Registrar’s Office prior to
the first day of classes.

Questions concerning this law and the University’s policy
concerning release of academic information may be directed
to the Registrar’s Office, 257-4623.

Admission

The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of
providing educational opportunities to all qualified students
regardless of economic or so