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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
Office of Student Success 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 (606) 218-5966 StudentSuccess@upike.edu
Welcome to the UPIKE family! We would like to invite you and your family to join us for GROWL.
You will meet new and current students, talk with staff and faculty from across campus, meet your advisor, and more importantly, form relationships that will last throughout your college experience.
As a new student at UPIKE, it is vital to attend a GROWL session. We have set aside several dates for your convenience.
Pay $75 enrollment deposit by clicking the button below or calling (606) 218-5200. This can be paid now but should be paid at least a week before your GROWL date. The deposit will be applied to your student account. If you would like to discuss options for the enrollment deposit due to financial need, please email Cory Gannon (josephgannon@upike.edu).
Once your enrollment deposit is processed, you will receive UPIKE login credentials, which includes access to:
Schedule GROWL by calling the Office of Admissions at (606) 218-5701. Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
2025 GROWL Dates
In-Person Sessions
In-Person Nursing Sessions
*Invitation only.If you are interested in completing GROWL online due to distance from campus or undue hardship, email wewantyou@upike.edu and include “Online GROWL” in the subject line.
Expect a call or text from a Student Success Advisor prior to your GROWL session to discuss your academic goals and create your class schedule.
UPIKE needs official transcripts from any institution you have earned college credit including dual credit courses completed during high school.
Students and families are encouraged to meet with Student Financial Services prior to GROWL. Appointments are available on campus, via phone, or Microsoft Teams. Call (606) 218-5254 or email finaid@upike.edu to schedule your appointment.
Apply for campus housing or provide information regarding housing plans by logging in to housing.upike.edu after paying enrollment deposit and receiving login credentials.
All new students are required to provide information regarding their housing plans for the 2025-2026 academic year. The application will gather information for students wishing to live on campus, as well as allow commuter students the option to select a meal plan.(There is a residential requirement for student-athletes.)
For Academic Affairs:
For Financial Aid, please bring to your GROWL session:
You must be accepted to the university in order to schedule a GROWL session. Your application, ACT/SAT scores and high school/GED transcripts need to be submitted to wewantyou@upike.edu.
If you are a high school student and have taken college courses while in high school, we must have received these college transcripts in order for your acceptance to be complete.
If you are a transfer student, we must receive transcripts from all prior institutions you have attended.
Please call (606) 218-5251 for questions about your admissions status.
Important ADA Housing Accommodation Reminder
New students who anticipate the need for ADA housing accommodations are highly encouraged to submit their documentation for the 2025-2026 academic year to the Center for Disability Services by July 1 each year to increase the likelihood of the university’s ability to meet the accommodation and be able to participate in Group Housing or the Returning Student Housing Selection processes. Students who submit their ADA Housing. Accommodation documentations after this date may be accommodated where space allows.
This is a casual program and you will be moving around. Dress comfortably, but keep in mind that you will take a photo for your student ID card.
Yes. Families are encouraged to attend GROWL since they play an important role in a student’s success. We offer sessions planned specifically for them. When you register for your GROWL session you will be asked for family contact information and the names of two guests who will attend with you.
You are encouraged to contact local hotels to make arrangements for an overnight stay. The location below is located within walking distance of campus.
Hampton Inn 831 Hambley Blvd. Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 432-8181
Yes! Meet Your GROWL Leaders and reach out to Student Success to get connected with students excited to talk UPIKE with you.
Office of Student Success (606) 218-5966 StudentSuccess@upike.edu