Western Kentucky University Viewbook 2022-2023

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LIFE MORE LIFE wku.edu/apply
WHAT’S INSIDE! 2 Climb Higher 4 Campus Photo Gallery 6 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences 8 College of Health and Human Services 10 Gordon Ford College of Business 12 Ogden College of Science and Engineering 14 Potter College of Arts and Letters 16 Mahurin Honors College 18 WKU Housing 20 WKU Dining 22 Intercultural Student Engagement Center (I.S.E.C.) 24 WKU Athletics/Intramurals 26 Study Abroad 28 Bowling Green 30 Tour WKU 32 Begin Your Journey At WKU

Apply for admission at: wku.edu/apply

For a complete list of available scholarships visit: wku.edu/scholarship

An up-to-date list of academic programs is available at: wku.edu/majors

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EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is home to WKU’s nationally recognized clinical preparation programs. These programs focus on our community’s future teachers, counselors, psychologists, and leaders.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The College of Health and Human Services strives to be an innovative leader in the student-centered, interprofessional, preparation of health and human services professionals by providing students with an inclusive, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary academic experience.

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GORDON FORD

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

The Gordon Ford College of Business is home to six departments which offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, certificates, and minors. The programs and student success activities hosted by this college provide students the foundation to lead in today’s diverse business environments.

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Ogden College encompasses the applied and basic sciences, offering a broad range of degree programs through eight Academic Units. OCSE empowers students through applied research, internships, and professional opportunities while connecting them to their future professions through an innovative experience-based education grounded in practice.

www.wku.edu/ogden

OGDEN
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POTTER

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

The Potter College of Arts and Letters houses the visual and performing arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. PCAL provides students with a range of adaptable and transferrable skills that prepare them for meaningful work in the careers of today and the yet-to-be discovered careers of tomorrow.

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MAHURIN

HONORS COLLEGE

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.

Students of all majors can participate in the Mahurin Honors College.

The Mahurin Honors College at WKU uses a holistic application review process. The priority application deadline is December 1st. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after December 1st.

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RESIDENCE HALL AMENITIES WI-FI ELEVATORS ETHERNET ACCESS AIR CONDITIONING ICE MACHINE VENDING MACHINE FREE LAUNDRY COMMUNITY AREAS STUDY ROOM COMMUNITY LOUNGES THEATRE ROOM LOBBY 24 HOUR SECURITY KITCHEN ON EVERY FLOOR Visit wku.edu/housing
ON WKU’S CAMPUS HERE ARE SOME DINING CHOICES *Restaurant options are subjecttochange.
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 21Western Kentucky University Viewbook CHOICES
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THE INTERCULTURAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT CENTER (I.S.E.C.)

PROMOTES A CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDES STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO FOSTER ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND HOST CULTURALLY BASED CELEBRATORY EVENTS.

WKU stUdents get freeadmission toathleticevents MEN’SSPORTS BASEBALLHBASKETBALLH CROSS-COUNTRYHFOOTBALLH GOLFHTRACK&FIELD PLAYING AS THE HILLTOPPERS, WKU’S NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS MAKE NOISE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE. TO LEARN MORE VISIT: WKUSPORTS.COM

You can participate in competitive athletics through Intramural Sports!

Activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, handball, and many more!

WOMEN’SSPORTS BASKETBALLHCROSS-COUNTRYHGOLF HSOCCERHSOFTBALLHTENNISH TRACK&FIELDHVOLLEYBALL
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STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN OVER COUNTRIES 86.4560° W 36.9847° N
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BOWLING GREEN, KY MAKES FOR A GREAT HOME FOR OUR HILLTOPPERS!

Bowling Green is ranked by Forbes as one of the best cities for small businesses, highest job growth, and lowest cost of living. Entertainment options include films, live music, theatre, art galleries, museums, festivals, minor league baseball, over 20 parks, and an amusement park.

Major employers in Bowling Green include General Motors/Corvette, Fruit of the Loom, The Medical Center, Holley Performance Products, Houchens Industries, and Camping World. Major cities within a five-hour drive include Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Asheville.

GREAT AMERICAN DONUT SHOP BOWLING GREEN WATER TOWER CAPITOL ARTS THEATRE CHANEY’S DAIRY FARM LOST RIVER CAVE CORVETTE MUSEUM JACKSON’S ORCHARD Photos provided by the courtesy of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau LOST RIVER CAVE BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK
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WKU offers a variety of campus tours led by current WKU students. To schedule a tour, visit wku.edu/visitwku or call (270) 745-2551.

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