Become a University of Kentucky Tour Guide

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University of Kentucky Visitor Center Tour Guides roll out the Big Blue Carpet to campus visitors and serve as the "first face" of the University of Kentucky to over 30,000 guests of the university each year. As student ambassadors for the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the University at large, Tour Guides represent the Big Blue Nation to prospective students, their guests, and other campus visitors by sharing their own unique UK story.

Visitor Center employees have a wide range of duties which include, but are not limited to, serving as campus tour guides as well as student recruiters at university events. Staff members also assist with day-to-day operations at the Visitor Center, including phone and email inquiries, campus visit registration, greeting university guests, and other duties as assigned. Employees of the Visitor Center are committed to representing the compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic University of Kentucky community.

10/19-11/2 Application Window

Application link to come.

Tour Guide Interest Information Session

Interested in being a tour guide?

Are you interested in becoming a University of Kentucky Tour Guide? Join us for an information session to learn more about one of the most rewarding student leadership opportunities on campus. You'll hear about the role, training process, responsibilities, and the impact tour guides have on helping future Wildcats find their home at UK. Come meet current guides, ask questions, and discover whether this experience is right for you!

October 21st, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Visitor Center A242 Gatton Student Center

Qualifications

Must be a full-time undergraduate UK student for Fall 2026
Must be able to relate to and create an environment of welcome for all guests of the university
Should passionately and genuinely represent the culture of campus
Strong public speaking skills; proactive, detail oriented, reliable, highly motivated
Must work closely with other Visitor Center staff members and positively contribute to the team environment

Expectations

Must commit to attending Fall 2026 All Staff training
Must complete Tour and Office training and certification process by the end of Fall 2026
Expect to work 2 - 6 hours per week; schedule is flexible to your class schedule

Benefits

Paid for some training and time worked at a rate of $12 per hour (Federal Work Study available)
Branded University of Kentucky Visitor Center uniform tops will be provided
Unique opportunities to attend University events and network with campus constituents
Development of leadership and communication skills that will serve you in your future career goals
Extremely tight-knit team environment and opportunity for lifelong friendships

Visitor Center Mission Statement

The Visitor Center shares authentic experiences by introducing our guests to a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic University of Kentucky community. We foster a culture of welcome that begins with a visitor’s first steps on campus and lasts far beyond a single visit.

Adopted August 23, 2019 by the Fall 2019 Class of Tour Guides

Developed by the Fall 2018 Class of Tour Guides and 2019-2020 Leadership Team

Looking for information about the First-Year Experience Ambassador job? Visit this page. Visitor Center Tour Guides may also serve as FYEAs.

Email	ukvc@uky.edu
Phone	859-257-3595