Graduate Student Resources
When acclimating to a new city, finding the things you need the most can be difficult. Below you'll find resources to help you get started with living in Louisville, staying healthy, and finding your place here.
As a new graduate student, you are embarking on an exciting journey, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. This page offers a variety of resources designed to help you navigate your academic and personal growth. From academic advising and professional development opportunities to wellness programs and community engagement, we aim to empower you to make the most of your time at UofL.
Available Resources
- Driver’s licenses, vehicle tags/registration
- Voting in Jefferson County
- TARC Bus System
- University of Louisville Parking
- Biking in Louisville
- University Housing Options
- UofL Off-Campus Housing and Affiliated Properties
- Renter’s Rights
- Renter’s Insurance
- Louisville Gas & Electric
- City of Louisville Trash Collection
- Louisville Water Company
- Things to do in Louisville
- Parks in Louisville
- Graduate Assistantships Health Insurance Information
- International Student Health Insurance Information
- The School of Dentistry (dental services at a discount to the community)
- UofL Counseling Center
- HSC Counseling Services
- University of Louisville Department of Campus Recreation Graduate Assistantships Health Insurance Information
- International Student Health Insurance Information
- The School of Dentistry (dental services at a discount to the community)
- UofL Counseling Center
- HSC Counseling Services
- University of Louisville Department of Campus Recreation
- University of Louisville Limited Childcare: Early Learning Campus
- Childcare centers in Jefferson County
- Jefferson County Public School System
- Family Fun in Louisville
- Family Friendly Resources from the Women’s Center (including information about lactation spaces on campus)
- Student Concern Center: A Searchable Database of Concerns
- Reporting a Problem
- The Student Advocate
- Helps students navigate educational, personal, and other campus obstacles that impact successful completion of their academic goals.
- Community Resources Collected through the Dean of Students Office
- Cardinal Cupboard
- UofL Free Store
- Student Assistance for Food and Essentials (S.A.F.E.)
- HSC campus, Office of Student Services (013) in School of Public Health and Information Sciences building. Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm. S.A.F.E. will provide access to food and essentials you need in those challenging times.
- Emergency Procedures
- FindHelp.Org for Louisville
You are joining a dynamic community of graduate students at the University of Louisville. Our graduate student community is comprised of a diverse array of students whose backgrounds, disciplines, identities, nationalities and experiences provide a rich environment in which to learn and grow. At the University of Louisville, you will discover colleagues, mentors, friends and family in the community, at the institution, among other graduate students, and in your departments and programs. What you bring with you and what you find here are both important to your success, and we value each graduate student as a whole person who both contributes to and benefits from our graduate community.
Being a part of the graduate student community comes with responsibilities. Familiarize yourself with important UofL documents that inform your experience: