We are pleased you are interested in pursuing your studies at WKU! We have accommodations for all types of students! We look forward to meeting you and to welcoming you to the Hill!
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First Time Freshman
If you are a high school graduate who will be attending college for the first time, you are considered a first-time freshman or undergraduate student. Undergraduate students are those seeking to earn bachelor's degrees. Students who participated in Dual Credit programs or earned college credit while still in high school, are still considered a First Time Freshman.
Visit the WKU Admissions website to learn more
Transfer Student
If you have attended another institution after high school graduation, then you are considered a transfer student. WKU will work with you to determine if your previously earned credits will transfer over toward degree completion at WKU. If you hold an associate’s degree from an accredited institution and are interested in completing a bachelor's degree, you are also considered a transfer student, as you will be transferring credits in that will apply toward the completion of a bachelor's degree. Please note: You must send WKU all transcripts from all schools previously attended regardless of if you wish to receive credit.
Visit the WKU Transfer Center website to learn more
Dual Credit/High School Student
If you are currently a high school student who will be taking WKU courses before graduating high school, you are considered a Dual Credit/High School student. If you are taking courses facilitated through the WKU Dual Credit Program to receive not only college credit, but also credit towards a high school diploma you are considered a Dual Credit student. If you are taking courses at WKU while in High School as a non-degree seeking student for college credit only, you are considered a High School student.
International Student
If you are a non-U.S. citizen that holds a nonimmigrant visa (official document that allows the bearer to legally enter a country) or need an F-1 student visa to study at WKU, you are considered an international student.
Visit the WKU International Student Enrollment Management website to learn more
Military Student or Veteran
If you are an active-duty service person or a veteran of a branch of the United States Military, you are considered a military student. WKU has been recognized as a "Military Friendly School," and "Best for Vets," for several years running.
Visit the WKU Military Student Services website to learn more
Veteran's Affairs Student Financial Assistance
Adult Learner
If you are above the age of 24 and are looking to complete an undergraduate degree, you are considered an adult learner. Adult learners are students who are not participating in higher education immediately after high school, and do not fall into the typical undergraduate student age range of 18-24 years old. WKU has many flexible degree programs and accommodations to assist adults with jobs or family obligations to complete their degrees.
Visit the WKU Adult Learner Services website to learn more.
Online/Distance Learner
If you are completing a degree either online or via our WKU On Demand program, you are considered an Online/Distance Learner. Online and On Demand degree requirements are completed from home or are accessible from anywhere in the world where you might have access to the internet. WKU offers many online-only programs, and many of our campus-based programs have online components or "blended" classes, which have both online and face-to-face components.
Visit the WKU Online website to learn more
Readmit Students
If you have completed coursework at WKU after high school graduation in a degree seeking status and are now seeking to re-enroll, you are considered a readmit student.
Visiting Students
If you are a student at another institution and are completing coursework at WKU as a non-degree seeking student, and plan to return to your home institution afterward, you are considered a visiting student.
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Financial Aid
WKU Department of Student Financial Assistance is pleased to welcome you to WKU! The resources found within this website will assist you with questions you may have about the Financial Aid process, scholarships and aid available at WKU, and provide you with helpful checklists and timelines you will need throughout your time as a student at WKU.
Financial Assistance
Student Employment
The Student Employment Program at Western Kentucky University provides employment opportunities for students who are in need of part-time employment as they pursue a course of study at the University. The program is also designed to assist University departments in meeting their objectives through the use of qualified student employees.
Student Employment
TheMahurin Honors Collegeat WKU is a leader in honors education for academically talented, creative, and high-achieving students. They foster excellence in all forms of expression through research and experiential learning, critical thinking, active citizenship, and international engagement.
Within the Mahurin Honors College,theOffice of Scholar Developmenthelps students apply for nationally competitive scholarships by assisting students in finding opportunities to be engaged in their chosen fields beyond the classroom and aiding them in the process of finding the right programs, making important contacts, developing strong proposals, and revising numerous drafts.
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WKU UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
- WKU Admissions Website
- First Time Freshman Admissions Requirements
- WKU Transfer Center Website
- Transfer Admissions Requirements
- International Student Website
- International Admissions Requirements
- How to Apply
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
WKU GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
- The WKU Graduate School Website
- Admissions Requirements
- International Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Programs
- Assistantships
- How to Apply
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID
- Student Financial Assistance
- Scholarships
- Tuition and Fees
- WKU TOPDollar Scholarship Source
REGIONAL CAMPUSES
- WKU Elizabethtown - Fort Knox
- WKU Glasgow
- WKU Owensboro
- WKU Online
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