Additional Student Services

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The International Alumni Association

Alumni Center at Blanton House
Phone: (859) 622-1260
Fax: (859) 622-6620
www.alumni.eku.edu

The Eastern Kentucky University International Alumni Association serves as a link between the University and its alumni by maintaining records, fostering communication, and sponsoring programs and activities designed to enhance this relationship.

All Eastern Kentucky University degree recipients and former students with 25 or more credit hours are considered alumni of EKU. The International Alumni Association is served by a board of 30 alumni volunteers, representing the diversity of our alumni constituency, who meet three times annually. Their work includes selection of the Alumni Awards, Alumni Scholarship recipients and general committee work.

The Alumni Association coordinates multiple gatherings across the nation to encourage alumni and friends of EKU to come together. The greatest of these is Homecoming and Reunion Weekend held annually in the fall. This celebration brings alumni back to campus to reconnect with their classmates and learn more about University improvements and initiatives.

The International Alumni Association encourages fellow alumni to advocate in a positive way for EKU both online and among friends, attend EKU sponsored events, give back to the university financially, and volunteer your time by serving on an advisory board, referring a student, or assisting with an event. We encourage alumni from the past to complete these four fundamental actions to impact the future.

EKU Police

EKU Police Department and 911 Center
701 Vickers Drive
Phone: (859) 622-1111
Fax: (859) 622-2243
https://www.eku.edu/police-department/

The EKU Police Department is a fully accredited law enforcement agency available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. For emergencies from a campus phone, dial 911, or (859) 622-1919 from any phone. For non-emergencies please call (859) 622-1111. We recommend you program these numbers into your phone as favorites. You should call EKU Police to report all crimes and for any matters requiring a police, fire, medical, or hazardous materials response. 

The mission of the Eastern Kentucky University Police Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing a safe and secure environment through professional service to the community. The success of our mission depends on this partnership utilizing a community policing philosophy. The Department places a high priority on honesty and integrity and values the need for effective and open communication with the community we serve. We value our employees and are committed to their professional development. 

EKU Police provide 24-hour patrols of the EKU campus, including buildings, parking lots, residence halls, and grounds. EKU Police Officers have county-wide law enforcement authority with primary jurisdiction encompassing all University property and all roads and streets adjacent to the campus. The EKU Police also have the authority to investigate crimes anywhere in the state that were committed on University property. 

The EKU Police Department includes 25 sworn police officers and seven dispatchers. EKU Police Officers maintain high visibility on campus with motor vehicle, bicycle, and foot patrol. The EKU Police Department maintains a Daily Crime & Fire Log available to the public at https://www.eku.edu/police-reports/. Crimes occurring on EKU properties and fires occurring in student housing are listed here in an ongoing effort to help you make informed decisions regarding your safety and security. 

The Eastern Kentucky University Police Department has an excellent working relationship with state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, and other emergency providers. Visit the Department web page at https://www.eku.edu/police-department/ to find links to the Daily Crime Log, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Crime Prevention tips, and much more. You can also connect with EKU Police on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Parking & Transportation Services

Commonwealth Hall, Room 212
Phone: (859) 622-7275
www.parking.eku.edu

Eastern Kentucky University Parking & Transportation Services provides parking and transportation services in support of the University’s mission, by providing quality customer service and proper management of parking and transportation resources. This mission is accomplished by enforcing applicable parking rules and regulations, providing safe and efficient transportation services, conveying a positive attitude, and requiring the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.

Parking Services provides parking information, registers vehicles for the campus community and visitors, coordinates parking for special events, and enforces parking rules and regulations. Transportation Services provides day and evening transit services and motor pool/fleet services.

See the Parking and Transportation website (Parking & Transportation Services - Eastern Kentucky University) for additional parking and transportation information, including parking regulations, transit schedules, and hours of operation.

Student Automobiles

In order to facilitate parking for students, faculty, staff and visitors, Eastern Kentucky University requires the registration of all motor vehicles utilizing campus parking facilities. Vehicle registration information can be obtained by contacting Parking Services at (859) 622-7275 or by visiting https://eku.t2hosted.com/. During the registration period, before the first day of classes, students registering for classes may park in any legal, non-reserved parking space in all areas, except employee parking lots (Zone E) which are marked by yellow signs.

After the commencement of classes, residential hall lots (Zone R), which are marked by blue signs, are restricted to residence hall permits 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Grand Campus Lot, which is marked by purple signs, is restricted to Grand Campus permits 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Enforcement of employee and commuter parking (Zone C) regulations begins at 2:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Commuter permits are also valid from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in employee (Zone E) parking lots. The Jones Lot is an exception to this rule and is reserved for employees only until 9:00 p.m. Evening parking for unregistered vehicles without permits is available in the Alumni Coliseum Lot from 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Visitors may register for temporary parking by visiting https://eku.t2hosted.com/. Visitors are permitted to park in the Alumni Coliseum Lot with a valid visitor permit.

Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Wallace Building 245
Phone: (859) 622-4444
www.slhclinic.eku.edu

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department offers free therapy services to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community at the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic in Wallace 245.

Diagnostic and clinical treatment services provided by the Clinic include the following:

  1. Screening for speech, language, swallowing, and hearing problems.
  2. Assessment and treatment of articulation disorders, phonological delays, delayed or disordered language, stuttering, voice disorders including laryngectomy, swallowing, speech and language problems resulting from stroke or head injury, language disorders related to learning disability, and speech and language problems of individuals in areas of exceptionality such as mental handicap, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, hearing impairment, autism spectrum disorder, and emotional/behavioral disorder.
  3. Accent modification for speakers of English as a second language and those desiring Standard English skills.

Anyone interested in the above services should contact the Clinic Office Associate at (859) 622-4444, Wallace 245, or visit the Clinic website: www.slhclinic.eku.edu

Student Publications

Eastern Kentucky University provides a variety of laboratory experiences through student publications. The Eastern Progress Media Network has been established to provide professional involvement in the activities of The Eastern Progress, the University’s student online and print publication. Academic and support units coordinate the institutional support of student publications but do not govern the content. The courts have consistently held that where a tradition of student decision making exists in student publications, those publications are afforded the same Constitutional First Amendment protection as other publications. Concomitant with those rights, go certain responsibilities, which also accrue to the student publications. Accordingly, the responsibility for the content of the publications is that of the student editors and writers and not Eastern Kentucky University or its Board of Regents.

The Eastern Progress Media Network is a learning lab for students interested in media, marketing and public relations. The EPMN produces a newspaper and online multimedia content and is the official student publication of the University. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the journalism and advertising training it offers. Since its establishment in 1922, The Progress has been rated as an All American Newspaper by Associated Collegiate Press and a Medalist paper by Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Progress and its student journalists have won many state and national awards, including countless Kentucky Press Association honors, national Pacemakers and Gold Crown awards. In January 2019, student journalists at the Eastern Progress Media Network and other state campus publications were recognized as KPA’s Most Valuable Member. Reach the Progress online at www.easternprogress.com.

Aurora is a magazine of student writings published by its student staff to encourage interest in literary activity. Aurora accepts poems, one-act plays, short stories, prose sketches, and essays from any Eastern student. Editions are published in the fall (online by the ENG 420 Stylistics, Editing, Publishing class) and spring (hard copy). Cash prizes are awarded for the best works (fiction and poetry) at the time of the spring publication.

Technology and Related Resources

IT Service Desk - Keen Johnson Basement
Phone: (859) 622-3000
Website: it.eku.edu

Password & Accounts are mailed or communicated through their EKU Portal to all students admitted to EKU.

  • Students receive a nine-digit EKU ID number which is their unique ID for all official records. This ID starts with “900” or “901”.
  • Each student also receives an EKU username. The username is based on your first name_last name (e.g., John Smith = john_smith12). Your username and password provide secure access to Wi-Fi, campus computers, and other electronic resources. Your single sign-on (SSO) for services like myEKU and Blackboard and email is YourUsername@mymail.eku.edu.
  • Reset your password at the website https://it.eku.edu/password
  • Reset your two-factor authentication (2FA) settings at the website it.eku.edu/2FA
  • myMail (student email account) is provided through Microsoft. Students may retain their EKU email address upon graduation from EKU:  it.eku.edu/mymail 
  • Microsoft Office 365 is free for all registered students and can download through their official myMail account. https://it.eku.edu/support/office-365-education
  • Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Office 365 for Education are available to all employees and students while employed or a current student. https://it.eku.edu/collaboration

The IT ServiceDesk is EKU students’ first point of contact for all service issues, questions, troubleshooting, and consultation. Call 859-622-3000 or click link to - Submit IT work request . The IT ServiceDesk also offers electronic equipment checkouts (laptops and  calculators).  Visit the website www.eku.edu/in/it/ 

Computer Labs are located across campus. For a list of all computer labs, visit the website - www.eku.edu/in/guides/computer-lab-locations/

Log in to EKU  The EKU homepage has a menu for easy login access to myEKU, Canvas, Student Email, and Degree Works.

myEKU provides access to a wide range of data for students from admission through graduation. Students register for classes, obtain parking permits, check grades, and more with myEKU. Log in to myEKU at my.eku.edu.

Canvas is EKU’s Learning Management System (LMS). Students are automatically enrolled in Canvas upon registration. Course sites do not appear for students until the instructor opens them. Canvas is used for all online courses and many on-campus courses. To learn more go here: https://go.eku.edu/canvas 

Degree Works helps students plan an academic roadmap to graduation. Degree Works and your advisor will ensure you are on the right track to graduate. View Degree Works information at registrar.eku.edu/DegreeWorks.

ResNet is the EKU residential network and provides high-speed wired and wireless internet access in all residence halls.  Wired connections are recommended for devices that support that option.  To view all articles related to IT support visit www.eku.edu/in/it/

Peer-to-peer software is not permitted on the EKU network. Downloading copyrighted materials is illegal and prohibited.

Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources: www.eku.edu/in/policies/acceptable-use-of-information-technology-resources/

Phishing and Spam: IT @ EKU will NEVER request passwords or other personal information via email.  Messages requesting such information are fraudulent. Forward all suspicious messages to spam@eku.edu.  In the unlikely event, the message is legitimate, we will tell you.