Get Involved

Parents and family members of current University of Kentucky undergraduate students who are seeking to share feedback about the student and family experience at UK and get more involved in the Wildcat community can apply to serve on the Parent Advisory Council. This council of approximately 30 -50 members recommends programming activities for the Office of Family and Civic Engagement, gives feedback about university programs, discusses issues of concern to family members, participates in campus outreach and events, and assists with the recruitment of prospective council members. 

During UK's annual Labor Stay weekend, Family and Civic Engagement hosts a Self-Care Package Party. Any UK student can stop by the Cats Den on Friday, August 29, 12 - 2 p.m., to make a self-care package for themselves, their roommates, and/or their friends. UK parents and family are encouraged to donate items to students through this Amazon wish list. 

Parent and family volunteers are needed to give students and families a warm welcome and direct them through the move-in experience. Contact UK Housing for more information. 

If you are looking for a fun way to get more involved, meet students and their families, and help make Family Weekend special for all Wildcats, consider serving as a Family Weekend volunteer! Volunteers help with check-in, set up for events, greet guests, hand out t-shirts and giveaways, and much more! Complete our volunteer interest form and we will reach out to you this fall with more volunteer information.

Throughout the year, the Family and Civic Engagement will ask students and families to complete feedback surveys and polls to help us know how to better serve your needs. Surveys and polls will be available through Cat Chat emails, the University of Kentucky UK Parents Facebook, X, and Instagram pages, and/or student emails and events.

Here are a few quotes from parents and family members taken from the anonymous survey: