Information for Parents & Family

Welcome to the Lewis Honors Family Community!

Whether you are a family member supporting a prospective or current Lewis Honors College student, we welcome you to the Lewis Honors Family Community led by the Family Advisory Council and the larger University of Kentucky Parent and Family Association.

For an overview of the 2025-2026 academic calendar year, click here.

Emily received multiple offers from various university Honors programs including UK Lewis Honors College. After reviewing all the benefits that UK Lewis offers she happily chose Lewis and is having the time of her life meeting wonderful faculty and new friends also in Honors. As a parent, it made my heart sing to receive a letter from her, about 3 weeks in, saying 'Mom, I love it here at UK and Lewis Honors is the best decision I have ever made.'

Kelli Hardeman

Mom of Emily Hardeman-Erbar '27

Support for Students

Academic Advisors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned an academic advisor who will be a constant resource until graduation.

CPD Counselors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned a Center for Personal Development counselor to cultivate self-awareness, well-being, and career readiness.

Peer Mentors

Each Lewis Honors College student is assigned a Peer Mentor who fosters a sense of community in the Honors Residential Experience.

Alumni Mentoring

Sophomores may apply for an alumni mentor who will assist students in developing professional skills and positive life habits.

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Student Involvement

Students can explore a variety of clubs and organizations to establish their sense of community.

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Student Resources

Students have access to many resources to ensure student success.

Stay in Touch

We invite you to follow us on social media @ukyhonors, join us for events, or contact us at honors@uky.edu or 859-257-3111.

News and Upcoming Events

Lewis Honors College Released Honors Admission Decisions

Feb 17, 2026

The Lewis Honors College released its admission decisions to applicants on February 17. This year, the Lewis Honors College received a record-breaking number of more than 7,000 applications, making the selection process more competitive than at any other time in the history of the College. All applicants were carefully reviewed holistically by the Honors selection committee of academic professionals based on the following criteria:

Future of college athletics with Dr. Kwame Agyemang

SEC honors colleges introduce new ‘Future of College Athletics’ course

By Adrienne Clarke

Feb 16, 2026

College athletics is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades — and Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors students will now have a front-row seat.

A patient at Golisano Children’s at UK opens a Valentine’s Day goody bag. Lewis Honors College Singletary Scholars made and distributed the bags Feb. 6 as part of a Lewis Honors College servant leadership course.

Singletary Scholars spread Valentine’s cheer at Golisano Children’s at UK

By Adrienne Clarke

Feb 10, 2026

During the Service Learning for Singletary Scholars course, first-year students wrote Valentine’s cards and assembled nearly 40 goody bags for patients at Golisano Children’s at UK. Scholars delivered the treats to the patients before Valentine’s Day.

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