Students are expected to care for their rooms and to keep them clean and orderly. Kentucky State University attempts to make it possible for students to enjoy good living conditions; therefore, it expects those who occupy rooms in the residence halls to keep them in good condition. Students will be charged for any damage to University property.
The University requires each resident to pay $60 annually for a Theft, Fire, Natural Disaster and Accidental Damage insurance policy. Kentucky State University shall not be responsible for any resident student's loss of property, theft of property, or damage of property. Students will be responsible for filing the appropriate claims through the insurance policy provider.
Kentucky State's Office of Student Health Services helps ensure the physical and mental health of University students. It is staffed by an advanced practice registered nurse, comprehensive mental health and substance abuse counselor, and administrative assistant. The Student Health Services office is located in the Betty White Health Center, 502-597-6271. Its program is broad in scope, encompassing preventive medicine, health education, physical and mental health care, wellness program, and appropriate referrals. Students are provided appropriate advice, medicines medications to treat STI's and some over the counter medications comfort, educational materials, and first aid. When necessary, Student Health Services refers students to appropriate health-care professionals or facilities in the Frankfort community or beyond. All records, treatments, and referrals are strictly confidential.
The services provided to students by Student Health Services include the following:
AIDS education;
Educational counseling for alcohol and other drug abuse;
Free screenings ; for high blood pressure, blood sugar, chlamydia and gonorrhea, HIV, urine pregnancy test, UTI's, rapid strep test and mononucleosis :
strep test and mononucleosis;
Health education workshops and seminars to promote healthy life-style choices
Counseling and mental health services by a licensed social worker;
Preventive and corrective health care (on an out-patient basis);
An annual health fair.
The Office of Campus Life (OCL) seeks to provide a student-centered environment, supporting the academic programs of study at Kentucky State University. The design and implementation of innovative programming aims to foster increased retention, develop healthy interpersonal relationships, provide outreach to the community, and offer opportunities to develop strong leadership skills through the following key areas: Student Government & Leadership, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Special Events & Activities, School Spirit, Intercultural Affairs, Student Policy, Activism & Service, University Ambassadorship, Spirituality, Recreation, and Homecoming. The Office of Campus Life recognizes that collaborative efforts across the institution, holistically supports and enhances the co-curricular student experience.
The leadership opportunities provided to students, places and emphasis on Service, Leadership, Scholarship, Unity, diversity, and school Spirit infused in every experience. A student engaged through the Office of Campus Life associates themselves with values based, purpose-driven organizations that emphasize the teaching of transferrable skills in preparation to become global citizens of society. Stop by Suite 330 Hill Student Center or call 502-597-6785.
The Student Government Association (SGA) of Kentucky State University, serves as the student governing body, providing the students a voice in the affairs of the campus community. The executive officers and class officers manage many student-only projects, and one member serves as a voting member of the University's Board of Regents. The student government organization plays a part in developing programs that enhance the social and cultural life of Kentucky State University students. Whether planning entertainment, presenting the student point of view to the University administration, or encouraging academic excellence among the student body, participants in student government help shape their community.
At Kentucky State University, “a chance to participate, and the opportunity to get involved” is much more than a phrase; it is a fact of campus life. The range of student organizations includes Greek-Letter fraternities and sororities, honor societies, academic clubs, literary groups, art/music clubs, and special interest organizations (LGBTQ, Nursing, International students, chess, etc.).
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