Special Populations

At the Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center, our most important pursuit is inspiring the quest for academic excellence of our student-athletes through structured support programming focused on a culture of integrity, and accountability. We want to aspire greatness and educate our students to become self-directed thinkers and learners. We want our student-athletes to discover who they are as leaders and develop effective leadership skills to empower themselves and make a difference. 

Phone: (859) 622-1628, Email: Tessie.bowman@eku.edu 

The Center for Student Accessibility is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and determining eligibility for any requested services and accommodations from students. We also provide confidential referrals for assessment (for undiagnosed disabilities) and other disability-related information.

Location: Whitlock 361, Phone: (859) 622-2933, Staff Page

The EKU Center for Student Parents is a place to feel supported, accepted and prepared for life as a parenting college student. Through guidance, academic support, advising, workshops, referrals and employment opportunities, student parents can graduate and meet educational and personal goals. Student Parents get support, feel accepted, and prepare for life. Counseling, academic support, advising and workshops offered. You can graduate.

Phone: (859) 622-6684, Contact Form

The Eastern Scholar House is open to qualifying students with a long-term goal of self-sufficiency who would benefit from living in an educationally driven and supportive environment. ESH is a combination of education supports, housing, and child development services, all of which are interdependent. Priority for housing is given to single parents with children who participate in the Eastern Scholar House program. The program in Richmond is owned by an LLLP while managed and operated by Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. as the general partner.

Phone: (859) 408-7025, Email: foothills@foothillscap.org

The Freshman Academy is an interactive learning experience that promotes the retention of all students, with particular focus on minority students. It is designed to provide first year students with the information, encouragement and direction they need in order to navigate college life and reach their academic, personal, and professional goals at Eastern Kentucky University. The Academy connects first-year students with their fellow classmates, and introduces them to EKU faculty, staff and student leaders who will provide on-going support throughout their college career at EKU and beyond.

Phone: (859) 622-7412, Email: Deborah.abner@eku.edu

Learn about resources, programs, and specialized services available to international students by contacting the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

Phone: 859-622-1478, Email: international@eku.edu

Use this form to request ASL or Transliteration interpreting services.

The federally funded McNair Scholars Program at Eastern Kentucky University encourages and assists talented, program-eligible, undergraduate students who are committed to achieving doctoral degrees. McNair scholars exhibit self-initiative, excellent academic performance and strong potential for graduate school success. Program professionals and University faculty members work closely with participants to foster sound scholarly skills while offering holistic encouragement and support. In addition, each McNair Scholar at EKU is eligible to receive an EKU scholarship. By demonstrating quality academic performance, ethical behavior, and impressive extra-curricular achievement, McNair scholars at EKU earn respect from academic peers and University faculty and staff members. It is recognized achievement and earned respect that make McNair scholars attractive to top graduate programs across the nation. If you are a talented undergraduate student aiming for a career that requires a doctorate, contact the EKU McNair Scholars Program today!

Phone: (859) 622-6249, Email: mcnair@eku.edu

NOVA is a TRiO Student Support Services project that is federally-funded to serve the needs of first generation and lower-income students at EKU. Our mission is to serve our students comprehensively in order for them to be successful and prosperous college graduates! We've been serving EKU's campus since 1975 and are still going strong.

Phone: 859-622-1047, Email: NOVA@eku.edu

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is your Reception Station at EKU. We are committed to your student success. Make us your first stop on campus, and come see us in Powell Student Center 137. 

Phone: (859) 622-2345, Email: EKUVeteransAffairs@eku.edu

The Eastern Kentucky University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic (EKU-SLHC) is an integral part of the clinical program of Communication Disorders at EKU. We are located on the second floor of the Wallace Building. We are dedicated to serving individuals with communication delays and disorders. The EKU-SLHC provides speech-language pathology services to more than 100 clients each school year, including summers. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapy services in speech-language pathology for both children and adults. As part of a nationally accredited University Program, our diagnostic and therapy services are provided by upper level undergraduate and graduate student clinicians, under the direct supervision of nationally certified speech-language pathologists.

Phone: (859) 622-4444