Powell 152
Phone: (859) 622-3855
https://www.eku.edu/student-life-and-first-year-experience/

Mission:

The mission of Student Life and First-Year Experience is to enhance the quality of life of Eastern Kentucky University students by supporting the university’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of every Colonel. Our goal is to foster intellectual, physical, and social development through programs and direct services which challenge and support students as they develop attitudes, abilities, and skills for life-long learning within an ever-changing global environment. Exciting programs and events are offered to students across campus from many different departments, organizations, and student groups. Student Life and First-Year Experience offers programming to foster school spirit, encourage student involvement, and build student leaders.

Exceptional Eastern Experience (E3)

At EKU, you’ll do much more than go to classes and study. You’ll meet new people. You’ll have fun. You’ll make lifelong memories. It’s all part of the Exceptional Eastern Experience (E3). Throughout the semester, you’ll enjoy free concerts, comedians, athletic events, and lively activities right here on campus. Check out upcoming events at https://www.eku.edu/in/student-life/. 

First-Year Experience

First-Year Experience (FYE) serves to help you connect to EKU inside and outside the classroom and empower you with experiences and resources to make your first year a powerful, engaging experience. We strive to build all FYE programming on these three pillars:

• Excite your Colonel spirit by embracing EKU traditions and embarking on your individual “Eastern Experience.”
• Exchange dialogue, ideas, and perspectives with faculty, staff, and peers to connect with the greater EKU community.
• Excel inside and outside the classroom by establishing positive habits that will help make you a successful Colonel at EKU and beyond.

Our cornerstone FYE program, Big E Welcome, will allow you to build friendships and connections with other first-year students, equip yourself with skills to excel in the classroom, and welcome you into the EKU experience! Your Colonel Crew Leader (a current EKU student) will lead you through the festivities and share the weekend with you.

Colonel’s Cupboard

The Colonel’s Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry that assists EKU students experiencing food insecurity. We also offer toiletry items and clothing through the Colonel's Closet, which is housed within the Colonel’s Cupboard.
https://www.eku.edu/in/colonels-cupboard/ 

Fraternity & Sorority Life

EKU is home to a vibrant fraternity and sorority community with four governing councils: the Cultural Greek Council (CGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Association (CPA), and the Interfraternity Council (IFC).

Visit https://www.eku.edu/in/greek-life/ to learn more about the recruitment process and these values-based organizations focusing on scholarship, service, leadership, and life.

Parent & Family Programs

The EKU Parent & Family Network empowers EKU parents, family, and friends with resources, timely and important information, and programs to support their Colonel's success. The network assists in helping families stay connected and informed about the EKU community. More information can be found at www.familyprograms.eku.edu.

Student Organizations

SL&FYE is home to various Registered Student Organizations (RSO) that EKU students can get involved with anytime! RSOs at EKU include a group of 6 or more current EKU students who have formulated an organization for a common purpose. Student organization information can be found at https://eku.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations. 

Center for Student Involvement

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is your key to unlocking your own exceptional Eastern experience. Whether you are wanting to learn more about student organizations and events, develop your leadership skills, participate in community service, or meet new people and make friends, the Center for Student Involvement is there to help.

Located in the Powell Student Center, the Center for Student Involvement fosters connection, collaboration, and community for all students. This central hub for involvement houses the departments of Student Life & First-Year Experience (SL&FYE), Community & Global Engagement (CGE) and Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Development (FSL & SD) and provides the following services:

Community & Global Engagement (CGE)

Mission:

Whether you’re interested in leadership, community service, global experiences, or just meeting new people, the department of Community & Global Engagement is here to support you at EKU. We offer mentorship, workshops, study groups, panels, international student services, and hands-on events that celebrate our community and help you grow as a leader—both on campus and beyond. Our goal? To help you gain confidence, develop a service-oriented mindset, and make an impact from your first day at EKU to graduation and beyond.

International Student Scholar Services

See the page: International Student Scholar Services