Welcome to Kentucky State University

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Kentucky State University (KSU). Building on its legacy as a historically Black, liberal arts, and 1890 Land-Grant institution, KSU provides access to high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare a diverse population of students for leadership and service.

Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KSU offers:

  • Associate (two-year) degrees in select disciplines
  • Bachelor's (four-year) degrees in more than 20 disciplines
  • Master's degrees in multiple fields
  • A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree

KSU serves over 2,000 students with the support of approximately 130 full-time instructional faculty members.

KSU Volunteer Requirements

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, volunteers at Kentucky State University must complete and submit the volunteer packet which includes:

  • Volunteer Application
  • If under the age of 18, provide a Parent/Guardian Waiver.
  • Student Code of Conduct Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Discrimination and Harassment Policy Acknowledgement
  • Drug-Free Workplace Policy Acknowledgement
  • Established Work Rules Policy Acknowledgement
  • Tobacco-Free Campus Policy Acknowledgment
  • Workplace Health, Safety, and Security Policy Acknowledgment
  • Workplace Violence Policy Acknowledgement
  • Background Check Information Form
  • Submit a résumé with the application.
  • Work under the supervision of an assigned faculty or staff mentor.
  • Provide their own transportation.
  • Return all signed and completed documents to the Office of Human Resources.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at Human.Resources@kysu.edu.