FAQs

UK Undergraduate Campus Housing FAQs

ELIGIBILITY

Who is eligible to apply? Do I have to be a certain major?

A&S Wired is open to all incoming freshmen, regardless of major. Anyone with an interest in a technology-driven learning environment and a 21st century liberal arts education is encouraged to apply. The life skills gained and the sense of community are beneficial for students of any major—from biology, to architecture to business.
 

Can I apply before I confirm my attendance at the University?

Yes. You may apply for both housing and a living learning program even if you have not yet made a final attendance decision. In fact, you should apply for both as soon after you are admitted as possible. There are no application fees and no obligation.
 

HOUSING

Where will I live? If I am accepted to the program, is housing guaranteed?

All A&S Wired students will be housed in Keeneland Hall for 2012-2013. Keeneland Hall is air-conditioned, has suite-style rooms, and is located on North Campus. Click through for a list of frequently asked questions about the residence halls.
 

I have requested a specific roommate. Will my request be honored? Can I room with someone who is not in the program?

Roommate requests will be handled in the same way for A&S Wired students as for any other student. You may room with someone not in the program (space permitting), but you should encourage your desired roommate to apply to the program as well. That way you will both get to participate in and reap the benefits of this exciting opportunity!
 

What does it cost to live in A&S Wired?

Students in A&S Wired pay the same rates to live on campus as any other student. There are no additional program fees.
 

TECHNOLOGY

What technology will be available to me as a participant in A&S Wired?

Keeneland Hall has been renovated to include up-to-date technology in the common areas and in the classrooms. A computer lab is available to residents along with a printer (students pay regular print charges). Wireless access is available in these areas of the building.
 

Tell me more about the iPad.

All A&S Wired students are provided with an iPad, and courses taught in Keeneland Hall utilize the iPad as an educational tool. The iPads are the property of the College of Arts & Sciences. Students will sign a contract which states they will keep the ipad in good working condition and will keep it with them while enrolled in A&S Wired program. Students who satisfactorily complete ALL A&S Wired courses and participation requirements will be allowed to keep the iPad after the end of the spring term. Students who don't enroll in any of the required courses during each semester will be required to return the iPad.
 

COURSES

What courses am I required to take?

All incoming students must take CIS/WRD 110: Composition and Communication I (3 credits) and CIS/WRD 111: Composition and Communication I (3 credits) unless they meet the requirements to begin with CIS/WRD 112: Composition and Communication II (3 credits).  A&S Wired students will take this two-part course in Keeneland Hall, and will enjoy small class sizes. A&S Wired students are also required to take two 10-week electives (2 credits each). These courses will cover a range of topics, and will also be taught in Keeneland.
 

Do all four of the courses have to be taken in the first semester?

No. Student will take one 10-week elective and Composition and Communication I in the fall, and the other 10-week elective along with Composition and Communication II in the spring.
 

I will be participating in the university Honors Program. Will I still need to take CIS/WRD 110/111/112 in Keeneland?

No. The Honors Program has a different requirement which satisfies the general education requirement for composition and communication. You will need to take the other courses required by the A&S Wired program (two 10-week electives).
 

Based on my ACT/AP/IB/CLEP score, I am exempt from part/all of the composition and communication requirement. Will I still need to take CIS/WRD 110/111 in Keeneland?

No. You are not required to repeat any course for which you already have credit. Academic advisors work with students to make sure they are registered for the correct courses.
 

How will participating in the program affect my schedule? Will it take me longer to graduate?

The impact to your schedule will be minimal, and an academic advisor will work closely with you to make sure you are registered for the correct courses. Participating in the program will not extend the amount of time you need to graduate. In fact, with small class sizes and a close community of students and faculty to support you, you will be well on your way to graduating on time. If you have specific concerns about your course load, you should discuss them with your academic advisor.
 

What is the academic schedule for a 10-week course?

Fall semester 2013 (10-week course schedule):

• Early Move in for all A&S Wired students: Wednesday, August 14, 2013.  
• Semester Schedule: Wednesday, Aug 28 - Friday, Nov 8 (no “exam week” during the term) –final class work will be due Friday, Nov. 8.  Monday, Oct 21 is the midterm of the semester.

Will all students in the A&S residential college be required to take two of these 2-credit courses?

Yes, with one category of exception: Biology majors with math ACT scores of 27 and above AND who are placed into Calculus MA 137, CHE 105, and BIO 148 will have very full first-year schedules; they will not be required to take one of these two-credit courses, though they are welcome to take two courses if their schedules allow.  All other A&S Wired students will be required to take a two-credit hour course each semester.

How will the two-credit hour, 10-week long courses be listed? 

Under the prefix of A&S 100: Special Intro Course (subtitle required) and with special notes indicating (1), course meets Jan.9-March 22, and (2) enrollment restricted to residents of the A&S residential college.  Every class section is capped at 25. 

What are the requirements for program participation?

Wired offers a number of extracurricular activities that foster strong relationships between students in the program and between students and faculty members. Students are required to attend two Wired-sponsored events per month.  However, if a student isn't able to attend the recommended two in one month, students are able to attend more than two in the preceding month must have officially attended a minimum of six Wired-sponsored events during each fall and spring term.  Wired staff, faculty, and Residential Fellows organize a host of qualifying events, such as weekly Coffee Chat sessions featuring notable members of the campus and Lexington community, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Professor's Bookshelf, and Making Research Live.

For a listing of the "approved" A&S Wired-sponsored events, please check the A&S Wired program calendar located at www.wired.as.uky.edu/calendar/month.