SCHOOL PARTNER HANDBOOK
Apply to WKU: The application for admission to WKU can be found at wku.edu/apply. Our application does not require letters of recommendation nor essays and can most often times be completed in one sitting.
Send Scores and Transcripts: After submitting an application, students must also submit some required documents. An official high school transcript is required for admission, and if a student has taken the ACT or SAT, they will want to send those scores to us as well. For information on how to submit these documents check out the resources found at www.wku.edu/admissions/documentrequirements.
Visit Campus and Attend Events: Students are not just choosing a college, they’re choosing a home, and the best way to know they’re making the right decision is to get on campus! We encourage students to schedule an official campus tour and plan to attend upcoming campus events.
Apply for Housing: The housing application is required for all incoming students planning to live on campus. This application will not only be used to assign students to a residence hall, but also to their roommate. The housing application opens each year in the late fall. For more information about residence halls, the housing application, or overall housing requirements check out the Housing and Residence Life website.
Complete FAFSA and TOPDollar application: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for students to receive federal grants and loans. FAFSA completion is also required for students wanting to obtain on-campus employment. Students can complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. The TOPDollar application is a single scholarship application which encompasses all scholarship opportunities available at WKU.
Register for Topper Orientation Program: The Topper Orientation Program (TOP) is a mandatory orientation program for all incoming students. Students will have the opportunity to connect with current Hilltoppers, meet with various campus representatives, receive their official WKU ID card, and schedule their first semester of classes.
Sign up for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Students can experience the Hilltopper spirit one week early at M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan. M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU’s transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help students smoothly transition to their new life as a Hilltopper.
Accept Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarships as well as federal and state aid will be awarded to students through their WKU student TopNet account. The deadline to accept these funds is May 1st.
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
A complete admissions application includes:
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
Students must complete an admissions application at wku.edu/apply.
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
To be considered official documents, WKU can receive transcripts electronically from services like Parchment or Scoir, via the WKU School Partner Portal, or emailed directly from the student’s school counselor.
ACT/SAT SCORES
ACT/SAT scores can be sent by the testing agency or included on the official high school transcript (required if unweighted cumulative GPA is between 2.0-2.49).
APPLICATION FEE/VERIFICATION OF FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY
If a student qualifies for a fee waiver, WKU may require verification of the need from the school counselor.
Living on campus at WKU gives students the unique opportunity to live in a community with people from down the road to across the globe.
Live-in staff members help students build an amazing community so that they not only leave WKU with a degree, but also with memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
All incoming students should submit a housing application. The housing application opens on December 1st and has a priority deadline of March 31st.
Visit wku.edu/housing for more information.
The Mahurin Honors College at WKU is designed to function as a small, highly selective college, while providing students with the resources and opportunities of a large, robust university.
Students who meet the Mahurin Honors College requirements are invited to schedule a VIP visit by submitting a visit request online. The Mahurin Honors College offers personalized campus tours daily. For more information or to schedule a personalized tour, visit wku.edu/honors/visit.
