Current Students
Welcome! Below are links to assist you in the next steps of your journey as a UK graduate student.
Student Account and Registration
Activating Linkblue and Email
Linkblue is a directory account (user ID and password) used when connecting to many campus-wide systems, including myUK, student email, Canvas, myUK GPS (Graduation Planning System) and iTunesU. To activate your linkblue account, you will need your UK ID number and temporary passcode, which are located in your admission letter. After you have your UK ID number and temporary passcode go to newstudent.uky.edu to activate your account and email.
Student Account Questions
If you have any questions regarding your student account, such as tuition/fee payments, refunds, holds, address change, etc. please reach out to a staff member at the Student Account Services Office.
Registering for Classes
For information on when and how to register for classes, click here and scroll down to the section titled “Newly Admitted Graduate Students” or “Currently Enrolled Graduate Students.”
Handbooks and Forms
Research Graduate Student Handbook
The following is intended to serve as a guide for graduate students in the department of toxicology and cancer biology (DTCB). The Graduate School Bulletin should be consulted for detailed procedures and regulations not discussed in this document. Read the Research Graduate Student Handbook here.
Professional Masters Student Handbook
The following is intended to serve as a guide for the Professional Masters in Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics students in the department of toxicology and cancer biology (DTCB). The Graduate School Bulletin should be consulted for detailed procedures and regulations not discussed in this document. Read the Professional Masters Student Handbook here.
Incident Reporting and Feedback
To maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment and culture, the UK College of Medicine Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology encourages all learners to report any concerns or incidents that might detract from its mission. These concerns may range from a lack of professionalism or curriculum concern to reports of mistreatment. Please click on the link above to report any observed incidents about faculty, staff, or students. The more detail provided, the more likely department leadership will be able to reach an appropriate resolution. Every effort will be made to preserve the anonymity of the person reporting. Department leadership will not disclose any identifiable information unless the student gives explicit permission to do so.
Circumstances involving discrimination or harassment can be referred directly to the University of Kentucky Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927.
Get Involved
Organizations
Your time at UK is about more than just earning a degree, it’s about personal growth and development, making memories and building lasting relationships. There are numerous ways to get involved on campus, click below to explore the organizations UK has to offer.
Employment
If you are interested in working while attending UK, we offer part-time student employment and research assistantships. Before applying for an assistantship, please confirm with the director of graduate studies that you are eligible to apply.
Resources
UK Graduate School
The Graduate School provides an array of resources; from general information for all students to the basic necessities of student life and much more. Click below to see all of the resources available to you.