About the University

Campus Parking and Transportation

Gatton Student Center

The Bill Gatton Student Center opened in 1938 after a successful campaign to build a student center led by the Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. The Gatton Student Center will be home to the conference. You can read all about the center and everything it has to offer here.

The University

The University of Kentucky is the Commonwealth’s premier land-grant institution. Founded in 1865 as Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) College of Kentucky. This historic campus has much to offer visitors. Learn more about UK’s history here. You can visit the UK website or take a virtual tour.

Parking and Transportaton

Visitor parking at the university is not free except during certain times and locations. For parking information, refer to the Visitor Parking Options. The Gatton Student Center is served by the Cornerstone Garage and the Bill Gatton Student Center Lot. The Cornerstone Garage may have free parking after 7 pm on Friday but check with the Visitor Parking Options page before parking there.

Parking at the University of Kentucky is managed and patrolled by UK Transportation Services. Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Conference attendees are required to follow all parking and transportation guidelines. Attendees are solely responsible for their vehicles and any fines or action related to violations of policy.

For other information on transportation on and around the university, please see the UK Transportation Service website.