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You can experience life at WKU. Exceptional academic programs, applied learning opportunities, and worldrenowned faculty are only part of what makes the WKU experience unparalleled in American higher education. Our state-of-the-art facilities, commitment to student engagement, and world class faculty demonstrate what
NUMERICAL INDEX 1 Augenstein Alumni Center / WKU Welcome Center 2 Hyatt Place Bowling Green 3 WKU Apartments / Alumni Square Garage 4 Kentucky Street Apartments 5 Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex 6 Felts Log House 7 Kentucky Museum in the Kentucky Building 8 Rodes Harlin Hall 9 Pioneer Log Cabin 10 McCormack Hall 11 Gilbert Hall 12 Central Heat Plant 13 Parking Structure No. 1 (PS1); Facilities Management, WKU Police 14 Diddle Arena (Academic / Athletic Bldg. No. 1) 15 Parking Structure No. 2 (PS2) 16 Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium (Academic / Athletic Bldg. No. 2) 17 Track & Field Complex 18 Baseball / Softball Hitting Facility 19 Paul C. Orberson Baseball Clubhouse 20 Nick Denes Field 21 Service / Supply Building 22 Parking Structure No. 3 23 Softball Field 24 Soccer Field 25 Jones Jaggers Hall 26 Zacharias Hall 27 Meredith Hall 28 Douglas Keen Hall 29 Tower Court (Food Court) 30 Pearce-Ford Tower 31 Hugh Poland Hall 32 Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center 33 Barnes-Campbell Hall 35 Health Services (GGC @WKU) 36 Tate Page Hall 37 Guthrie Tower 38 Jody Richards Hall 39 Chilled Water Plant
40 Academic Complex 41 Downing Student Union 42 Minton Hall 43 Southwest Hall 44 Northeast Hall 45 Bates Runner Hall 46 McLean Hall 47 Grise Hall 48 Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky / Florence Schneider Hall 49 Craig Administration Center 50 Chandler Memorial Chapel 51 College Heights Foundation 52 Wetherby Administration Building 53 Amphitheatre and William "Gander" Terry Colonnade 54 Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 55 Music Hall 56 Raymond Cravens Library 57 Helm Library / Chinese Learning Center 58 Industrial Education Building 59 Garrett Conference Center & Food Court 60 Potter Hall, Office of Admissions 61 Van Meter Hall 62 Gordon Wilson Hall 63 Cherry Hall 64 Faculty House 65 College High Hall 66 SKyTeach 67 Ogden College Hall 68 Kelly Thompson Hall 69 Snell Hall 70 Hardin Planetarium 71 Engineering and Biological Sciences 72 Greenhouses 73 Environmental Sciences and Technology Building 74 Diversity and Community Studies House 75 Zuheir Sofia-Dero Downing Building 76 Chinese Language Immersion House 77 $100 Solution House 78 Honors College and International Center
we call the Spirit of WKU. Your hopes, dreams, and ideas are important to us. We will provide you with an
80 Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center 81 Gary A. Ransdell Hall 82 Floral Design Center 83 President's Residence 84 Environmental, Health and Safety 85 Erskine House, African American Museum 86 Office of Sustainability 87 Doctoral Studies and Applied Research 88 Training and Technical Assistance Services 89 South Campus; South Campus Academic Wing; Knicely Conference Center; Division of Extended Learning and Outtreach (DELO) 90 Tennis Courts 91 Parking and Transportation Services 92 Staybridge Suites Bowling Green 93 Center for Research and Development STUDENT ORGANIZATION HOUSES 94 Sigma Nu 95 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 96 Alpha Tau Omega 97 Sigma Chi 98 Pi Kappa Alpha 99 Phi Gamma Delta 100 Pi Kappa Alpha 101 Wesley Methodist Foundation 102 Phi Delta Theta 103 Catholic Campus Center 104 Sigma Phi Epsilon 105 Alpha Gamma Rho 106 Lambda Chi Alpha 107 Alpha Xi Delta 108 Chi Omega 109 Hilltoppers for Christ 110 Alpha Gamma Delta 111 Farm House Fraternity 112 Sigma Kappa 113 Phi Mu 114 Alpha Delta Pi 115 Kappa Delta 116 Alpha Omicron Pi 117 Baptist Campus Ministries 118 Christian Student Fellowship 119 Kappa Sigma (not shown)
environment where creativity is nurtured and intellect grows.
MARY BETH Lebanon, KY Interdisciplinary Studies
WKU has provided me with ample opportunities to grow into the woman I am today and prepare me for my future profession. The amazing faculty and staff, as well as the friendships I’ve made with students, have made WKU a second home for me, and for that I could not be more thankful.
+ You can walk up the hill, or you can catch a free ride on Topper Transit.
+ Wave your RED TOWEL at a football game to support the Hilltoppers!
+ Sit on the seats surrounding the fountain next to the Colonnades and enjoy the view!
+ Walk across the kissing bridge in between Garrett and Cherry Hall.
+ Visit the Kenucky Museum, or sit and take a break with Abraham Lincoln.
+ We love Big Red! Take a selfie with one of the Big Red statues on campus.
+ Always keep an eye out for white squirrels. We have lots at WKU.
+ Hang a hammock and study the day away.
+ Take a photo with the statue of E.A. Diddle. He started the RED TOWEL tradition!
The path to the top demands hard work, dedication, and commitment. Our promise is to provide you the support you need to be successful and a total college experience that leads you to discover new passions and allows you to expand your horizons. When you graduate from WKU, you will join more than 110,000 Hilltopper Alumni who are using what they learned here to make a good living for themselves and a good life for those around them. We are called Hilltoppers for a reason – the path at WKU isn’t flat. But the view from the top is awesome, and we can’t wait to share it with you. GO TOPS!
TIMOTHY C. CABONI PRESIDENT | WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WKU’s student-centered, applied-learning approach to your education will ensure that you are prepared to stand out above the rest. Coming soon: The Commons at Helm Library - an intellectual hub where the entire WKU community can come together to eat, share ideas, and engage in active learning.
Join the WKU family and experience a community where worldclass faculty will prepare you to reach your goals.
You deserve a college experience that engages you inside and outside the classroom. Hilltoppers know that life at the top is worth the climb.
Your interests can find a home in one of WKU’s 200+ academic programs. With an average class size less than 24, we can give you the support needed to turn those interests into a career.
HAEVEN Lexington, KY
Broadcast Journalism / Citizenship and Social Justice Minor WKU is the only school I applied to because I immediately fell in love when I toured this campus. For the past four years, WKU has provided me with opportunities ranging from producing at our campus radio station to serving as a new student orientation leader.
WKU ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Apply to WKU
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Apply for admission at: wku.edu.apply For a complete list of available scholarships visit: wku.edu/scholarship Essay scores for the ACT and SAT are not evaluated for admission, scholarship, or placement purposes.
HALEY Carmi, IL
Broadcasting / Legal Studies Minor WKU has been the best home away from home I could ever imagine. Attending this university has truly shaped me into the person I am today. WKU has given me the resources, both in and outside the classroom, to grow as an individual and be the best version of myself possible. I will forever be thankful for the people, opportunities, and experiences WKU has given me.
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Accounting Advanced Professionalism Advertising** African American Studies Agriculture (concentrations in Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy (Plant), Agronomy (Soil), Animal Science (Beef), Animal Science (Swine) Dairy Science, General Agriculture, Horse Science, Horticulture, and Turf & Golf Course Management) Agriculture Technology and Management American Sign Language Studies Anthropology (concentrations in Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Cultural Resource Management) Applied Data Analytics Applied Statistics Arabic** (concentrations in Arabic for Business, International Services, Journalism, and Teacher Education) Architectural Science Arts Administration Art History Asian Religions and Cultures** Asian Studies Astronomy Athletic Coaching Biochemistry Biology (Teacher Education) Biophysics Brewing and Distilling Arts & Sciences Broadcasting** Business (concentrations in Business Management Preparation, Business Management, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Office Management and Supervision, and Real Estate) Business Administration Business Data Analytics Business Economics
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Canadian Studies Chemistry Chemistry (concentrations in ACS Certified, Foundations, General, and Teacher Education) Chinese** (Teacher Education) Citizenship & Social Justice Civil Engineering Clinical & Community Behavioral Health Communication Disorders (Pre-Speech Language Pathology) Communication Studies Computer Animation Computer Information Systems Computer Information Technology Computer Science Computer Science (Specialty Option) Computer Science (System/Scientific Applications) Construction Management Corporate and Organizational Communication Criminology Dance Deaf Studies Dental Hygiene Digital Advertising Diversity and Community Studies Early Childhood Ed Director Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering Technology Management English (concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, and Professional Writing) English for Secondary Teachers Entrepreneurship Environmental Health Environmental and Occupational Health Science Exercise Science Facility and Event Management Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences (Child Studies) Family and Consumer Sciences (Education) Family and Consumer Sciences (Family Studies) Family Home Visiting Film** Film Studies Finance (concentrations in Business Finance and Personal Financial Planning) Financial Planning Floodplain Management Floristry Folklore Gender and Women’s Studies Geographic Information Science** Geographic Information Systems Geography and Environmental Studies (Geography) Geology** Health Care Administration Health Education Health Education and Health Promotion Health Informatics Health Sciences (concentrations in Allied Health, Social Welfare, and Leadership and Management) History Honors (Self-Designated Studies) Hospitality Management and Dietetics (concentrations in Food, Nutrition, and Wellness and Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Nutrition and Dietetics) Industrial Sciences Interactive Training Design Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (concentrations in Teacher Certification and Non-Teacher Certification) Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in Arts, Business, and Social and Behavioral Studies)
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Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in Education, Management, Office Management and Supervision, and Social Justice/Equity Studies) Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in Health, Organization and Communication of Ideas, and Technology) Interdisciplinary Studies (Science) Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability) Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising (concentrations in Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising) International Affairs** International Business Journalism Journalism Writing Land Surveying Latin American Studies Legal Studies Local Government Admin Long-term Care Administration Management (concentrations in Business Administration and Human Resources/ Personnel Management) Manufacturing Engineering Technology Marketing (concentrations in Sales, Strategic Marketing, and Social Media) Mathematical Economics (Actuarial Science and General Math Economics) Mathematics (concentrations in Fundamentals of Analysis and Discrete Math, Fundamentals of Applied Math, Fundamentals of Math Studies, and Teacher Education) Mathematics (Non-Teacher Certifiable) Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Science Meeting, Convention, and Exposition Planning Meteorology**
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Middle Grades Mathematics Middle Level Education Language Arts Single Area Certification Middle Level Education Social Studies Single Area Certification Middle Level Education Social Studies/Language Arts Dual Certification Middle School Science Military Leadership Military Science Molecular Biotechnology Music (Liberal Arts) Music (concentrations in Instrumental Performance, Music Ed.-Instrumental P-12, Music Ed.-Vocal P-12, and Vocal Performance) Neuroscience Nonprofit Administration Nursing Occupational Safety and Health Organizational Leadership** Outdoor Experience Leadership Paralegal Studies Performing Arts (concentrations in Acting, Directing, and Theatre Design & Technology) Performing Arts (Music Theatre) Philosophy Photojournalism** Physical Education (concentrations in Movement Studies and Teacher Education) Physics (Physics Education) Political Science Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy
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Pre-Physican Assistant Pre-Podiatric Medicine Pre-Speech Language Pathology Pre-Theology Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychological Science (concentrations in Applied Psychological Science, Biobehavioral Psychology, Clinical Psychological Science, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Science, General, Quantitative, and Social Psychology) Psychological Science Psychology Psychology (concentrations in Forensic Psychology, and Sport Psychology) Public Health (concentrations in Environmental Health and Public Health Education) Public Relations Real Estate Recreation Administration (concentrations in Commercial and Recreation Tourism, Facility and Event Management, Nonprofit Administration, Outdoor Recreation, and Recreation and Sports Services) Religious Studies Russian and East European Studies Sales Science and Mathematics Education Sexuality Studies Social Studies (Teacher Education) Social Work Sociology Sociology (concentrations in Community Environment & Development, Family, Gender & Sexuality, Inequality and Social Change, and Research Methods)
Spanish (Teacher Education) Special Education: Learning & Behavioral Disorders and Elementary Education Sport Management Strategic Sports Communications Systems Engineering Teaching English as a Second Language Theatre Tourism (Department of Family and Consumer Sciences) Tourism (School of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport) Visual Arts Visual Arts (Graphic Design) Visual Arts (Studio Concentration) Visual Studies (Studio Art) Visual Studies (Art Education) Workforce Administration (concentrations in Administrative Systems, Agricultural Systems, Criminology Systems, Digital Media Technologies, Fire/ Rescue Administration, Geographic Information Systems, Government Systems, Healthcare Informatics, Human Resource Development, Industrial/Manufacturing Systems, Information Systems, Law Enforcement Administration, Leadership, Military Systems, Occupational Safety and Health, Technical Sales, Technical Training, Technical Writing) User Experience Worksite Health Promotion
OLIVIA Dry Ridge, KY
Meteorology / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and American Sign Language (ASL) Minor The WKU Storm Chase was the trip of a lifetime. My textbooks came to life through this impactful experience as I saw, heard, and felt things that I have learned about in the classroom. Going on the WKU Storm Chase has been a dream of mine since middle school and is the reason why I came to WKU.
** Academic Common Market Students from certain southern states may be eligible to pay in-state fees to pursue those majors. For more information, visit the Southern Regional Education Board website at: sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html Photo provided by Josh Durkee
HANNA Slaughters, KY
English for Secondary Teachers Living on campus has been one of the best parts of my college experience. I love that classes, friends, restaurants, and student life areas are right outside my door. Being a part of the WKU community is important to me, and living in a residence hall makes that even easier. It truly feels like home.
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Barnes Campbell Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen McCormack Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen
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You’re not just choosing a college; you’re choosing a home! Living on campus at WKU will give you the unique opportunity to live in a community with people from down the road and across the globe. Live-in staff members will help you build an amazing community so that you will not only leave WKU with a degree, but also with memories and friendships to last a lifetime. More than $120 million has already been spent updating campus housing, and a new $150 million project is underway. A new era of housing at WKU is being designed with you in mind!
Gilbert Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen Meredith Hall Upperclassmen Pearce-Ford Tower Freshmen - Upperclassmen
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Bates Runner Hall Upperclassmen Douglas Keen Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen Hilltopper Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen Hugh Poland Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen McLean Hall Upperclassmen Minton Hall Honors Northeast Hall Upperclassmen Rodes-Harlin Hall Freshmen - Upperclassmen Southwest Hall Honors - Upperclassmen only Zacharias Hall Upperclassmen
Make The Hill Home Visit wku.edu/housing/halls for specific demographic information. *Hall demographics are subject to change based on demand.
SIGN UP FOR M.A.S.T.E.R. PLAN M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU’s extended orientation program for first year students. When you come to M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, you get to move into your residence hall early, explore campus, meet your new best friends, and learn how to be a Hilltopper. Social activities include a paint party, comedian, and more! Make M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan an experience to remember. Learn more at wku.edu/masterplan.
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Sample foods from our 26 restaurants and cafes, or eat the same thing every day—the choice is yours! Versatile and affordable meal plan options ensure that great food is always just steps away. Visit wku.edu/wkurg.
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HOW TO APPLY TO THE MAHURIN HONORS COLLEGE AT WKU Get accepted to WKU Join WKU Honors
The Mahurin Honors College at WKU provides a unique educational experience that combines the benefits of a small, highly selective institution with the resources, experiences, and affordability of a large, public university. Honors College graduates have a 98% acceptance rate to many of the top graduate and professional programs across the globe. The Honors College student body of just over 1,300 scholars illustrates the spirit of engaged excellence through scholarship, active citizenship, and international experiences. For more information about the Mahurin Honors College at WKU, visit: wku.edu/honors honors.admissions@wku.edu (270) 745-2081
Complete the online application at: wku.edu/honors/apply Priority deadline: December 1st The Mahurin Honors College at WKU uses a holistic application review process. The following components are considered for admission: Strength of writing samples Level of involvement Academic quality
SIERRA Spring Hill, TN
Broadcasting News & Sports and Geography & Environmental Studies Freshman year of college was easily the best year of my life. WKU is the perfect home away from home and I can’t imagine myself at any other school. The amount of opportunities I have to excel at WKU is unreal! I am so proud to be a Hilltopper. #GOTOPS!
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WKU WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross-Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Playing as the Hilltoppers, WKU’s athletic programs make noise on the national stage. To learn more visit: wkusports.com and wku.edu/intramurals
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CHANDLER Carmel, IN Exercise Science
My teammates are awesome. My classes have been great. I’ve met a lot of new people during my time on The Hill. My roommate is my best friend, and it’s a great experience to be with your best friends everyday and play a sport that you love.
You can participate in competitive athletics through Intramural Sports! Activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, handball, and many more!
visit: wku.edu/sao
Study Abroad
WKU has more than 300 student activities and organizations, so it’s easy to find your place on The Hill. Campus Organizations include:
NOAH Ft. Thomas, KY
Public Relations / Arabic & Spanish Studying abroad not only showed me the culture of a foreign country and gave me so many amazing memories, but it also showed me the value WKU places on providing me once in a lifetime opportunities!
WKU MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO STUDY ABROAD! FROM FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS TO
TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TEACHING – WE CAN HELP YOU MEET YOUR ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND PERSONAL GOALS.
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visit: wku.edu/studyabroad
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Bowling Green has been ranked as a top 10 college town in the country by Livability.com, and was profiled as one the Nicest Places in America by Reader’s Digest.
Tours are led by current WKU students and include a stop inside our health and activities center, our renovated student union, and a residence hall. To schedule a tour, visit wku.edu/visitwku or call (270) 745-2551. Email any questions you may have about campus visits to tours@wku.edu.
JOHN Bowling Green, KY Accounting
The best part about giving campus tours is that you are the first person that a prospective student sees from campus, and you get to play a huge role in their decision to come to WKU.
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Photos above are provided courtesy of: (right edge, third photo) National Corvette Museum, (right edge, fourth photo) Beech Bend Park
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