W E S T E R N K E N T U C K Y U N I V E R S I T Y

It’s all within your reach!

WKU is serious about its bold vision to be “A Leading American University with International Reach.” The key to achieving that vision is building a richly diverse student population. We want you at WKU. We want undergraduate and graduate students from all Kentucky counties, all states, and from countries around the world in our student population. We have built a beautiful, inviting campus with state-of-the-art academic facilities, residence halls, and restaurants. We have also established an embracing culture of inclusion and affection for global values. As President, I want to know you personally and follow your progress through graduation. I will be personally involved in a high-energy, highly intellectual, and highly prestigious university experience for you. I look forward to welcoming you to WKU!

President

Greetings from WKU!

yourself here - a campus on a hill dotted with cherry blossoms and towering trees overlooking a picturesque city. You’re surrounded by larger-than-life architecture, a brand-new student union, state-of-the-art technology, and a dynamic student population. This is the campus of Western Kentucky University, where the stunning scenery is outdone only by its standards for academic excellence, and the continued promise of attending A Leading American University with International Reach.

This could be your academic future; this could be your new life on The Hill. Welcome to the university where student success is only the beginning, and where the Spirit Makes the Master.

It’s all within your reach!

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MORE THAN 170 CHOICES

FOR UNDERGRADUATE

AREAS OF STUDY AND 80

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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WKU is only the fourth university to be designated a “Safe Community” by the National Safety Council.

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ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

FRESHMEN REQUIREMENTSMinimum Academic Requirements for Freshmen: Unweighted 2.5 GPA or

ACT composite of 20 or greater or

SAT (math + critical reading) of 940 or greater or

Achieve the required Composite Admission Index (CAI) score. For more information about the CAI, visit: www.wku.edu/admissions/cai.php

www.wku.edu/admissions

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Transfer students* must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last semester or term of full-time status and

A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and

Be in good standing at the institution from which they are transferring

High School transcripts and ACT/SAT test scores will be required for transfer students with fewer than 24 hours earned.

*students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit

“ When I transfered in to WKU, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to study abroad. At WKU, found my passion! I’ll graduate with a major in Middle Grades Education and a minor in ESLI. ”

Middle Grades Education

Whites Mills, KY

DOMENICKACivil Engineering

Guayaquil, Ecuador

“ The level of education WKU offers is impressive, and it has been three amazing years at WKU. I have grown, learned, and made memories and friends that I will never forget.”

Financial Aid&FINANCIAL AID

APPLY FOR ADMISSION AT: www.wku.edu/admissions

Financial aid applications are available

online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov or www.wku.edu/financialaid

APPLICATION DEADLINES

August 1st January 1st May 1st

CHERRY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1ST

(separate application required)

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINESALL OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: JANUARY 15TH

Scholarships are competitively awarded

Your application for admission is also your scholarship application!

SEMESTER SEMESTER TERM

COLLEGE of EDUCATION

and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

+ Counseling and Student Affairs + Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Educational Administration, Leadership, and Research

+ Educational Leadership Doctoral Program (Ed.D.)

+ Military Science + Psychology + School of Teacher Education

With a mission of “Empowering individuals to lead and serve our dynamic world,” we as members of the faculty and staff encourage students to become engaged in a variety of real world experiences in the classroom, in our local community,

and across the globe.

WKU is ranked by Smart Choice Super Scholar as one of the ten best on-line Master’s programs in the field of Early Childhood Education.

visit: www.wku.edu/cebs

The School of Psychology graduate students have maintained a 100% pass rate on the national Praxis School Psychology exam for 10 consecutive years.

Madisonville, KY

CASSIEMiddle Grades Education

“ So far my experience has been amazing. I’ve been able to get involved, make friends, and learn a lot- both in the classroom and the field.”

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has had nearly 300 students complete a portion of their student teaching experience in 10 countries (Belize, China, Ecuador, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, and Sweden) since 2009.

The WKU ROTC program has ranked in the top 5 among the host programs in the brigade for the last ten years. More than a third of recent ROTC cadets from WKU have achieved recognition as Distinguished Military Graduates, indicating they were among the top 20% of all cadets on the National Cadet Order of Merit List.

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WKU students majoring in education get hands-on teaching experience early in their collegiate career. You will have the opportunity to build your resume while earning your degree in education.

+ Allied Health + Communication Sciences

and Disorders + Family and Consumer Sciences + School of Nursing + School of Kinesiology, Recreation

and Sport + Public Health + Social Work

CHHS has been successful because of the shared vision and mission for the college to strive for excellence in health and

human services for a global society.

visit: www.wku.edu/chhs

With hands-on training and expert faculty, the College of Health and Human Services at WKU will prepare you for life after graduation. Majors in CHHS grew by 130% between Fall 2003 to Fall 2013, from 2,264 to 5,237 students. The reason for the growth in CHHS is the engagement of the exceptional faculty and staff who address the changing shifts in higher education.

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“ I came to WKU because of the beautiful campus, it’s close to home, and I received an academic scholarship.”

Communication Disorders

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Students in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders start providing speech therapy as undergraduates through the WKU Clinical Education Complex, a Head Start center located on campus, and the Buddy House which serves adults with Down Syndrome.

Nearly 100% of WKU nursing students pass national board exams on the first attempt. 100% of our nursing students were hired shortly after graduation.

Students from the Family and Consumer Sciences Department have won national awards at the FACS National Honors Society Conference for 15 of the last 17 years.

Morgantown, KY

+ Accounting + Economics + Finance + Information Systems + Management + Marketing + MBA (Master of Business

Administration)

As an applied College of business, students can expect their classroom experiences to reflect the real world.

The GFCB is 1 of only 180 colleges and universities worldwide to achieve Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation in both its business and accounting programs.

visit: www.wku.edu/business

“ I have had great experiences with remarkable people, and I wouldn’t change this experience for anything. I plan to become involved in a marketing agency and be involved in deaf ministries.”

JUSTINCalhoun, KY

Marketing-Social Media

of senior Accounting students have career-related experiences such as internships or job shadowing prior to graduation

Accounting and Economics students can participate in the Joint Undergraduate Master Degree Program (JUMP), allowing them to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in only five years.

WKU Finance students participate in the TVA Investment Challenge Program which invites students to design and implement strategies. WKU recently placed 2nd in the national competition.

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The Marketing Department offers a track in Social Media Marketing, one of the fastest growing careers in the country.

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Entrepreneurship students serve as consultants for various local businesses.

+ Agriculture + Architectural and Manufacturing

Sciences + Biology + Chemistry + Computer Science + Engineering + Geography and Geology + Mathematics + Physics and Astronomy + Psychological Sciences

OGDEN COLLEGE of SCIENCE

and ENGINEERINGThe mission of Ogden College of Science and Engineering is to empower

individuals to become leaders through academic achievement, global connections and engagement in research, education, and service.

visit: www.wku.edu/ogden

KELVINBiology &

Psychological

Sciences

Atlanta, GA

“ I know that I want to become a neurosurgeon. I want to perform surgery on the brain and extensively study brain tumors and other ailments in hope of finding a cure for them.”

Ogden College of Science and Engineering encompasses the applied and basic sciences, offering a broad range of degree programs in agriculture, biology, chemistry, computer science, construction management, engineering, geography, geology, architectural design, manufacturing sciences, mathematics, meteorology, physics and astronomy, and psychological sciences.

Our students are putting knowledge into practice in critical areas like food sciences, cancer research, energy storage, water resources, homeland security, materials, and environmental protection.

In collaboration with the College of Education, Ogden offers the SKyTeach Program for those interested

in teaching science and math at middle or high school levels.

OUR WORK TODAY WILL IMPACT THE FUTURE IN WAYS WE CANNOT YET IMAGINE.

POTTER COLLEGE of

ARTS and LETTERS

+ Art + Communication + English + Folk Studies and Anthropology + History + Interdisciplinary Programs + School of Journalism and

Broadcasting + Modern Languages + Music + Philosophy and Religion + Political Science + Sociology + Theatre and Dance

In the 21st century, our world is dramatically changing economically, technologically, globally, cross-culturally, environmentally, socially, and politically. Accordingly, employers recognize the value of a liberal arts education for college graduates and the citizen leaders of tomorrow.

visit: www.wku.edu/pcal

WKU’s Asian Religions and Cultures major is the only program of its kind in the country.

ImageWest is an award-winning, student-run public relations firm housed within the School of Journalism & Broadcasting. Clients include the U.S. State Department.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has designated the School of Journalism & Broadcasting at WKU as a Program of Distinction.

WKU is the only institution in Kentucky to offer a major in Dance accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance.

“ I chose WKU because I knew my teachers would do everything in their power to prepare me for what’s to come in my future.”

Broadcasting

Louisville, KY

+ African-American Studies + Gender & Women’s Studies + Gerontology + Institute for Citizenship and

Social Responsibility + School of Professional Studies + Business + Interdisciplinary Studies + Leadership Studies + Paralegal and Real Estate Studies + Systems Management + Adult Learner Services + ALIVE Center for Community

Partnerships + Center for Gerontology + Military Student Services

visit: www.wku.edu/uc

University College is committed to integrating disciplines through high quality academic and service programs. The College facilitates

collaborative learning and research that address significant world issues and foster adaptability, critical inquiry, creativity, and synthesis. The College promotes social responsibility while expanding collaborative opportunities

for all students, faculty, and external constituents.

Interested in volunteering and service?The WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships gives students the opportunity to work together with members of our local, regional, and global communities to act as public problem-solvers and effective community-builders.

WKU’s Office of Adult Learner Services assists post-traditional students who plan to start or finish a degree.wku.edu/adultservices

WKU has been ranked as a “Best for Vets 4-year College” by Military Times Edge magazine for five consecutive years and was ranked #7 in 2014. We have also been designated as a “Military Friendly School” every year since 2009 by G.I. Jobs

HAYWOODInterdisciplinary

Studies

Los Angeles, CA

“ As a Veteran and non- traditional student, I’ve found like-minded individuals reaching out to one another. Worried about being a non-traditional student just coming back to school or just starting? Don’t be! We fit right in, because everyone is here for a reason, and that is to learn, grow, and better our way of life through education.”

DESTINATIONZIP CODE

WKU Owensboro

WKU ElizabethtownFort Knox

WKU REGIONAL CAMPUSES

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More than 45 degree programs offered (associate, undergraduate, and graduate)

More than 35 degree programs offered (undergraduate and graduate)

GLASGOW OWENSBORO

42701 ELIZABETHTOWN 40121 FORT KNOX 42141 GLASGOW 42303 OWENSBORO

WKU REGIONAL CAMPUSES

42701 ELIZABETHTOWN 40121 FT. KNOX 42141 GLASGOW 42303 OWENSBORO

WKU REGIONAL CAMPUSES

42701 ELIZABETHTOWN 40121 FORT KNOX 42141 GLASGOW 42303 OWENSBORO

WKU Elizabethtown610 College St RoadElizabethtown, KY 42701(270) 706-8870

WKU Fort Knox229 Dixie StreetBuilding 1174Briscoe HallFort Knox, KY 40121(270) 351-1192

wku.edu/etown-ftknoxetown-ftknox@wku.edu

WKU Glasgow500 Hilltopper WayGlasgow, KY 42141(270) 659-6900

wku.edu/glasgowglasgow@wku.edu

WKU Owensboro4821 New Hartford RoadOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 684-9797

wku.edu/owensboroowensboro@wku.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOXMore than 45 degree programs offered (associate, undergraduate, and graduate)

visit: www.wku.edu/regionalcampuses

WKU Glasgow

The principle goals for WKU’s Regional Campuses are to provide access to higher education and to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve. If you are hoping to earn a WKU degree close to home, WKU’s Regional Campuses are an affordable and convenient option with small class sizes, a relaxed campus atmosphere, and personal attention from faculty and staff. The regional campuses offer bachelor degrees, graduate programs, and certificates. We can make transferring from other institutions seamless. Courses are offered in a variety of flexible delivery options: face-to-face, IVS (interactive video services), on demand and online. For more information on Distance Learning programs at WKU, please visit wku.edu/dl.

IN ADDITION TO THE BOWLING GREEN MAIN CAMPUS, WKU SERVES MORE THAN 3,400 STUDENTS, OR 17% OF ITS TOTAL ENROLLMENT, AT THREE REGIONAL CAMPUSES IN ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, GLASGOW AND OWENSBORO.

WKU REGIONAL CAMPUSES

42701 ELIZABETHTOWN 40121 FT. KNOX 42141 GLASGOW 42303 OWENSBORO

Clubs and Organizaions

DECISIONS

WKU currently has more than 300 student organizations, so it’s easy to find the right one for you.

...visit: www.wku.edu/sao

Multicultural & LGBTQIA

DECISIONS

WKU offers hundreds of on campus organizations for students of diverse backgrounds including

GREEK LIFE, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONSACADEMIC CLUBS, AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES.

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Diversity

“ I toured a lot of schools before coming to WKU and when I saw the campus, I felt an instant connection. It felt like home and no other school gave me the comfort WKU did. ”

As a ‘Leading American University with International Reach,’ WKU creates a

welcoming environment that promotes acceptance, support, and encourages

diversity on our campus. We know that diversity is an important element to the

success and future of WKU, and we strive to promote a welcoming atmosphere

for all individuals on campus. Start your journey on a campus that offers

opportunities to help mold you into bright, well-rounded, and engaged members

of our campus community, Bowling Green, and beyond!

Diversity and

Community Studies/

Sociology

Louisville, KY

WOMENS SPORTS:

Athletics and IntramuralsLearn more at www.wku.edu/intramurals and www.wkusports.com

Athletics and Intramurals

MENS SPORTS: WKU

In 2014-15, WKU Athletics made noise on the national stage. Many different programs knocked off ranked opponents and premier powers. Our football team won eight games including the inaugural Bahamas Bowl. WKU Women’s Basketball went 30-5, a new Conference USA record for wins in a season. This is the second 30-win season in Lady Topper history. Men’s Basketball won 20 games, giving the program its third-straight 20-win season. On the diamond, WKU Softball took down No. 14 Tennessee and No. 19 Nebraska and WKU Baseball beat Kentucky twice, won at No. 3 Louisville and at No. 13 Mississippi State.

You too can participate in exciting competitive sports related activities through WKU Intramural Sports! Activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, handball, and many more!

ATHLETICS & INTRAMURALS

F O RT H O U G H T

WKU has a wide variety of dining locations to choose from. Visit Java City or Starbucks for a quick pick-me-up. Einstein Bros. Bagels and Grille Works can feed your breakfast food cravings. Popeyes, Panda Express, Papa John’s Pizza and Chick-fil-A provide good food on the go. The Fresh Food Company offers an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner with several different stations. WKU is also home to the world’s first Steak ‘n Shake located on a college campus. Most dining locations offer healthy and vegetarian choices for students. Check out our dining locations and meal plan options at www.wku.edu/wkurg.

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“ I visited WKU and fell in love with the environment and the international community in Bowling Green.”

VICTORIAComputer Science

Hanoi, Vietnam

...along with numerous other eating options.

Learn more about housing and obtain the necessary forms at www.wku.edu/housing.

At WKU, we want to make campus accommodations as comfortable as possible. More than $120 million has been spent on renovations and construction of our 15 residence halls. All boast air-conditioning, wireless internet, kitchen and laundry facilities, and study rooms. We offer single gender as well as co-ed residence halls, some with options like themed living and living/learning facilities. Those options pair students with others who have the same interests, majors, or study habits.

R E S I D E N TR E S I D E N TL I F EL I F E

WKU UPPERCLASSMEN RESIDENCE HALLS

+ McLean Hall – co-ed + Meredith Hall – female + Northeast Hall – co-ed + Southwest Hall – co-ed + Zacharias Hall – co-ed + WKU Apartments - co-ed

HOTEL STYLE SCHEMATIC

SUITE STYLE SCHEMATIC

WKU FRESHMEN RESIDENCE HALLS

+ Barnes Campbell Hall – male + Douglas Keen Hall – co-ed + Hugh Poland Hall – male + McCormack Hall – male + Bemis Lawrence Hall – female + Gilbert Hall – co-ed + Pearce Ford Tower – female + Rodes Harlin Hall – female + Minton Hall – co-ed,

Honors College students only

COMMUNITY STYLE SCHEMATIC

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At WKU, we make it easy for you to study abroad! With so many different learning

abroad opportunities – from faculty-led study abroad courses to internships, and

from research options to international student teaching – we have programs that meet

every student’s academic, career, and personal goals.

REACH...

Study abroad

participation at WKU has

increased almost 50%

in just the last five years,

and over 600 Hilltoppers

studied abroad last year

alone! WKU is ranked 23rd on the list of the top

40 master’s degree-granting colleges and universities in the country for our study abroad participation rate

– and we’re the only public university in Kentucky to appear anywhere in the

rankings.

Study abroad is

affordable! Financial aid

is transferrable, and WKU

invests approximately

$200,000 in study abroad

scholarships each year.

More than 60 WKU faculty

taught courses or led programs

overseas last year.

DID YOU KNOW?

Explore opportunities today at: www.wku.edu/studyabroad

Students who study abroad report improved

skills in the areas of cross-cultural communication,

leadership, and language, as well as greater levels of

maturity, flexibility, and independence.

Students who study abroad are more likely to graduate from college on time and with a higher

GPA, and they typically earn significantly higher starting salaries than their peers without international experience.

KENOAArabic /

International Affairs

Richmond, KY

“ I love the international reach that WKU offers. My third week at WKU I was able to meet with a former diplomat to the Middle East and the current Coordinator for Strategic Counterterrorism who was in Bowling Green to talk about his experiences and career opportunities. I would have never had that opportunity if I had gone somewhere else.”

DEGREE LISTING

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l Associate l Certificate l Major l Minor l Pre-Professional l JUMP (Joint Undergraduate-Masters Program)

l l + Accountingl Advanced Manufacturingl Advanced Professionalisml + Advertising (concentrations in Branding and Interactive Experience Design)l Aerospace Studiesl African American Studiesl Aging Specialistl Agricultural Technology and Managementl l 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)l American Sign Language Studiesl l Anthropology (concentrations in Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Cultural Resource Management)l Applied Statisticsl l * Arabicl Architectural Sciencel Art Education (see Visual Studies)l l Art Historyl Asian Religions and Cultures l Asian Studiesl Astronomyl Athletic Coachingl Automationl l Biochemistryl l Biology l Biophysicsl Broadcastingl + Broadcasting (concentrations in Radio & Television Operations)l Business Administrationl Business and Marketing Education l Business (concentrations in Business Management, Business Management Preparation, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Office Management & Supervision, and Real Estate)l + Business Economicsl + Business Informatics l Canadian Studiesl l Chemistryl Chemistry (concentrations in ASC Certified, General, and Teacher Certification)l Child Studiesl l * Chinesel Citizenship & Social Justicel + Civil Engineeringl Classical Studiesl Clinical & Community Behavioral Healthl CNSS 4011 (Information Assurance)l Coal Chemistryl + Communication Disordersl l + Communication Studiesl Community Recreationl Computer Information Systemsl + Computer Information Technologyl Computer Literacy l l + Computer Science (concentrations in Specialty Option and System/Scientific Applications) l l Construction Managementl Consumer and Family Sciences

l + Corporate and Organizational Communicationl Creative Writing l l Criminologyl Cross Cultural Communication in Health Care l l + Dancel Data Analysis Using SAS l l + Dental Hygienel Digital Advertisingl Diversity and Community Studiesl Drinking Water Operationsl Early Childhood Education l Earth Sciencel l + Economics l l + Electrical Engineeringl Elementary Educationl l English (concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, and Professional Writing)l English for Secondary Teachers l l + Entrepreneurshipl Environment and Sustainabilityl + Environmental Health Sciencel Environmental Studies l Exceptional Education- LBD and MSDl + Exercise Sciencel Facility and Event Managementl Family and Consumer Sciences (concentrations in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Child Studies, and Family Studies)l l Family Home Visitingl Family Studiesl Filml Film Studiesl l + Finance (concentrations in Financial Management and Financial Planning)l Financial Planningl Floodplain Managementl Floristryl Folklorel Food Processing and Technologyl Food Sciencel Food Service Managementl l Frenchl Gender and Women’s Studiesl Geographic Information Sciencel l Geographic Information Systemsl l Geography and Environmental Studies (concentrations in Cultural Geography, Environment & Climate, Karst Geoscience & Water Resources, and Tourism & Development)l Geographyl l Geology (concentrations in Earth and Space Science, and General Geoscience) l l German l Gerontologyl Global Health Servicel Graphic Design (for Advertising majors)l l + Health Care Administrationl Health Educationl l + Health Information Managementl Health Sciences (concentrations in Health Services and Social Services) l l Historyl l Honors Self-Designed Studies - A.B., B.S.l + Hospitality Management and Dietetics (concentrations in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management; Nutrition and Dietetics; and Food, Nutrition, and Wellness)l Human Resources Management

l iMedial Industrial (Vocational, Career, and Technical) Education (concentrations in Technology Education and Vocational Education)l Industrial Sciencesl Information Systemsl Interactive Training Designl Interactive Patient Navigatorl Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (concentrations in Teacher Certification and Non-Teacher Certification)l Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in Arts, Business, Education, Health, Humanities, Military Studies, Organization & Communication of Ideas, Science, Social and Behavioral Science, Social Justice and Equity Studies, Sustainability, and Technology)l Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in Arts, Business, Education, Health, Humanities, Organization & Communication of Ideas, Science, Social & Behavioral Studies, Social Justice/Equity Studies, and Technology)l International Affairsl l + International Businessl Interior Design l Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising (concentrations in Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising)l + Journalisml Journalism Writingl Kentucky Studiesl * Kitchen and Bath l l Land Surveyingl Latin American Studiesl Legal Studiesl Library Media Educationl Literaturel Lodging Managementl Long-term Care Administration l + Management (concentrations in Business Administration, Human Resources/ Personnel Management)l Manufacturing Processing & Technologyl Marketingl + Marketing (concentrations in Strategic Marketing, Marketing Sales, and Social Media Marketing)l l + Mathematics (concentrations in Fundamentals/Analysis and Discrete, Fundamentals of Applied Math, Fundamentals of Math Studies, Non-Teacher Certifiable and Teacher Education)l + Mathematical Economics (concentrations in Actuarial Science and General Mathematical Economics) l + Mechanical Engineeringl Medical Technologyl Meeting, Convention, and Exposition Planningl l Meteorology l Middle East Studiesl Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (concentrations in MLE Language Arts/Communicaton single area certification, MLE Social Studies/Language Arts dual certification and MLE Social Studies single area certification)

l + Middle Grades Mathematicsl Middle School Science l Military Leadership l Military Science l Music (Liberal Arts) l l Music (concentrations in Music Ed.-Instrumental P-12, Music Ed.-Integrated P-12, Music Ed.-Vocal P-12, and Vocal and Instrumental Performance)l Musical Theatrel Neurosciencel Nonprofit Administration l l + Nursingl Nursing (RN-BSN Program)l Nutritionl Nutritional and Food Chemistry l l Occupational Safety and Health l l + Organizational Leadershipl Outdoor Leadership l l + Paralegal Studiesl + Paramedicinel + Performing Arts (concentrations in Acting, Directing, Music Theatre, and Theatre Design & Technology)l Performing Arts Administrationl l Philosophyl + Photojournalism l l Physical Education (concentrations in Movement Studies and Teacher Education)l l Physics (concentration in Physics Education)l Political Communicationl l Political Science l Popular Culture Studiesl Pre-Chiropracticl Pre-Dentistryl Pre-Forestryl Pre-Lawl Pre-Medicinel Pre-Optometryl Pre-Pharmacyl Pre-Physical Therapyl Pre-Physican Assistantl Pre-Podiatric Medicinel Pre-Theologyl Pre-Veterinary Medicinel Professional Writingl l + Psychologyl l Psychological Science (concentrations in Applied Psychological Science, Biobehavioral Psychology, Clinical Psychological Science, Cognitive Psychology, Custom, Developmental Science, and Social Psychology) l + Public Health (concentrations in Environmental Health and Public Health Education)l + Public Relations l Real Estate l Recreation Administration (concentrations in Commercial Recreation and Tourism; Facility and Event Management; Nonprofit Administration; Outdoor Recreation; and Recreation Services)l l Religious Studiesl Russian and East European Studiesl Salesl Science and Mathematics Educationl Sexuality Studiesl Six Sigma and Qualityl Social Studies

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/online

l l + Social Workl l Sociology (concentrations in Community Environment & Development; Family, Gender & Sexuality; Inequality and Social Change; and Research Methods)l Southern Studies l l Spanishl Special Education: Learning & Behavioral Disorders and Elementary Educationl + Sport Managementl Studio Artl Systems Engineeringl + Systems Management (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)l Teaching English as a Second Languagel Technology Managementl Textiles and Apparel Merchandisingl l Theatrel Tourisml + Visual Arts (concentrations in Graphic Design, and Studio)l Visual Studies (concentrations in Art Education and Studio Art)l Vocational-Industrial and Technical Teacher Educationl l Water Resource Management (concentrations in Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, and Water Utilities Management)l l Worksite Health Promotion

+ Students wishing to pursue a major in one of these areas should be aware that upon admission to the university, admission to the department is also required. Baccalaureate degree programs generally require admission by the third year of study. Contact the appropriate department for specific information about individual requirements.

* At time of this publication approval of these programs was pending

** Academic Common Market Students from certain southern states (listed next to each major) may be eligible to pay in-state fees to pursue those majors. For more information, visit the Southern Regional Education Board website at:

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DELO - US News #2 for Online Courses

WKU ON-LINE

WKU offers many opportunities to expand your educational experience and learn outside the traditional classroom. You can take courses online, during the summer, or between semesters during winter term. You can study away within the U.S., study abroad, or spend a semester/year at another university. You can even take a course on demand, meaning you can start a course any day of the year and complete coursework at your own pace.

For more information about

extended learning opportunities,

visit wku.edu/delo.

ARE YOU PLUGGED IN?

Majors Listing

l Bachelors l Bachelors (Partially Online) l Minors l Certificates l Associates

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS (PARTIALLY ONLINE)

+ Criminology (one Face-to-Face class required)

+ Health Science, Environmental Health + Computer Information Technology + Dental Hygiene + Management, Business Administration + RN to BSN + Systems Management + Technology Management

ONLINE BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS

+ Family and Consumer Sciences- Child Studies

+ Family and Consumer Sciences- Family Studies

+ Interdisciplinary Studies + Organizational Leadership + Sociology + Computer Information Technology

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES

+ CNSS 4011 + Computer Literacy Certificate + Cross Cultural Communication in

Health Care + Family Home Visiting Certificate + Food Processing and Technology + Geographic Information Systems + Human Resources + Interactive Training Design + Organizational Leadership Certificate + Manufacturing and Logistics + Manufacturing Processing and

Technology + Occupational Health & Safety + Six Sigma and Quality + Worksite Health Promotion

ONLINE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS + Interdisciplinary Studies + Early Childhood Education

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATEMINORS

+ Business Administration Minor* + Child Studies Minor + Consumer & Family Sciences Minor + Criminology Minor + Entrepreneurship Minor* + Family Studies Minor + Finance Minor* + History Minor + Library Media Education Minor + Marketing Minor* + Nonprofit Administration Minor + Performing Arts Administration Minor* + Sociology Minor

* indicates that the minor listed requires ACCT 200 (Introduction to Accounting), which is not currently available online. The course is available at night on the Bowling Green campus, and at regional campus locations in Glasgow, Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox and Owensboro or may be transferred to WKU upon approval.

Honors College

an

EXPERIENCEHONORED

SCHOLARS

The priority application deadline is

DECEMBER 1 to be considered for

competitive admission in the incoming freshmen Honors College class of

Minimum application requirements for incoming freshmen include any one of the following

27 ACT composite or combined verbal and math SAT of 1210

3.8 unweighted high school GPA

Top 15% of graduating high school class

www.wku.edu/honors/applyHOW TO APPLY

Honors College

BRICEBusiness and

Marketing Education

AT WKUTHE HONORS COLLEGE

Founded in 2008, The Honors College at WKU provides a unique educational experience combining the benefits of a small, highly selective institution with the resources and affordability of a large public university.

Upon graduation, Honors scholars have attained a 98% acceptance rate into many of the nation’s top graduate and professional programs. With over 1,300 scholars, our students embody the spirit of engaged excellence through scholarship, active citizenship, and international experiences.

Contact Honors at (270) 745-2081 or honors.admissions@wku.edu

Lexington, KY

“ WKU was my first choice because it was by far the prettiest campus I visited. Also WKU had the major I was interested in and I was able to join my friends in The Honors College.

Admission Events

TAKE THE

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APPLY FOR

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APPLY FOR

SCHOLARSHIPS (At WKU your application for admission is also your

scholarship application for institutional scholarships)

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Student Services/Student Jobs on Campus

ACADEMIC ADVISING: Experienced counselors help develop course schedules, assist with long range planning, and make sure General Education Requirements are met.

PERSONAL COUNSELING: Counselors help students with transition concerns, aid in setting realistic goals, and consult on personal challenges.

TUTORING: Peer tutors assist with many entry-level general education classes. They also teach academic skills at no cost to students.

SUPPORT SERVICES

OPPORTUNITIESEMPLOYMENT

The Student Employment Program at Western Kentucky University provides 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.www.wku.edu/studentemployment

www.wku.edu/sss

Students are

successfully

applying for

nationally

competitive

scholarships

our

Our program seeks to bring students from the beginning level of Chinese proficiency to the Superior

level during their undergraduate career.

www.wku.edu/chineseflagship

All students are in the

Honors College at

WKU

Participants represent 23 degree programs across all of WKU’s academic colleges

Students typically travel to China at least once per year Engage in Chinese class 5

days a week

“ My major in Advertising and my minor in Marketing from WKU will prepare me for the fast-paced business world. I’m ready to start my career and take on the world of advertising.”

Shijiazhuang, China

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We’re ready to see you on campus!

#VisitWKU

WKU

Tour Campus

To schedule a tour, visit www.wku.edu/visitwku or call 1-800-4-WKU-INFO. Email any questions you may have about campus visits to tours@wku.edu, and for any other admissions information visit www.wku.edu/admissions.

TOURS ARE LED BY CURRENT WKU STUDENTS AND INCLUDE A STOP INSIDE OUR ACTIVITIES CENTER, AN ACADEMIC BUILDING, OUR NEWLY RENOVATED STUDENT UNION AND A RESIDENCE HALL.

ERICABiology

Bowling Green, KY

TOURGUIDE “ I came to WKU because it was

so close to home. The size is perfect (not too big and not too small). WKU also has a great biology program. I love hanging out with my friends downtown, but I also love kayaking with my family. There is so much to do in BG! I’ve met so many new people while still staying in touch with people from my high school. I love all of my teachers and being a tour guide is fun.”

WKU is located in the beautiful city of Bowling Green, Kentucky, known for its special ‘southern hospitality.’ A thriving university town with a progressivepopulation, Bowling Green is the 3rd largest city in Kentucky and the dining and shopping mecca for a dozen surrounding counties. It’s a bustling city with a diverse economy, award winningschools, affordable housing, and a low crime rate.

www.wku.edu/about/aboutbg

1 Augenstein Alumni Center and Welcome Center, 292 Alumni Ave.2 WKU Apartments/Alumni Square Garage3 Kentucky Street Apartments4 Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex5 Felts Log House6 Kentucky Museum in the Kentucky Building7 Rodes Harlin Hall8 Pioneer Log Cabin9 McCormack Hall10 Gilbert Hall11 Central Heat Plant12 Parking Structure No. 1 Facilities Management and WKU Police Building13 Diddle Arena (Academic/Athletic Building No. 1)14 Parking Structure No. 215 Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium (Academic/Athletic Building No. 2)16 Track and Field Complex17 Baseball/Softball Hitting Facility18 Paul C. Orberson Baseball Clubhouse19 Nick Denes Field20 Service/Supply Building21 Softball Field22 Soccer Field23 Jones Jaggers Hall24 Zacharias Hall25 Meredith Hall26 Keen Hall27 Tower Court (Food Court)28 Pearce-Ford Tower

29 Poland Hall30 Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center31 Barnes Campbell Hall32 Bemis Lawrence Hall33 Health Services34 Tate Page Hall35 Guthrie Tower36 Mass Media & Technology Hall37 Chilled Water Plant38 Academic Complex39 Downing Student Union40 Minton Hall41 Southwest Hall42 Northeast Hall43 Bates Runner Hall44 McLean Hall45 Grise Hall46 Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky/Florence Schneider Hall47 Craig Administrative Building48 Chandler Memorial Chapel49 College Heights Foundation50 Wetherby Administration Building51 Amphitheatre, William “Gander” Terry Colonnade52 Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center53 Music Hall54 Raymond Cravens Library55 Helm Library/Confucius Institute56 Industrial Education Building57 Garrett Conference Center & Food Court58 Potter Hall

59 Van Meter Hall60 Gordon Wilson Hall61 Cherry Hall62 Faculty House63 College High Hall64 Honors College/Office of Scholar Development65 Thompson Complex North Wing (Closed)66 Thompson Complex Central Wing67 Snell Hall68 Hardin Planetarium69 Engineering and Biological Sciences70 Greenhouses71 Environmental Sciences and Technology Building72 Women’s Studies Center73 Sofia-Downing International Center74 Honors College and International Center75 Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center76 Gary A. Ransdell Hall77 Floral Design Center78 President’s House79 Environment, Health and Safety80 ALIVE Center81 Erskine House82 Office of Sustainability83 Doctoral Studies and Applied Research 84 Training and Technical Assistance Services

+ Take a photo with the statue of E.A. Diddle. He started the RED TOWEL tradition!

+ You could walk up the hilll, or catch TopperTransit’s free shuttle

+ Wave your RED TOWEL at a football game to support the Hilltoppers!

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VisitorParking

One Mile to South Campus

One Mile to Main Campus

Diddle South Lot& Visitor Parking

Pearce FordLot

Diddle NorthLot

McLean ServiceDrive

MintonLot

CentennialMall

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Chestnut StreetSouth Lot

Minton Circle

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SOUTH CAMPUS

STUDENT ORGANIZATION HOUSES 89 Sigma Nu90 Sigma Alpha Epsilon91 Sigma Chi92 Kappa Alpha93 Phi Delta Theta94 Wesley Methodist Foundation 95 Catholic Campus Center96 Sigma Phi Epsilon97 Pi Kappa Alpha98 Alpha Gamma Rho99 Lamda Chi Alpha

100 Chi Omega101 Hilltoppers for Christ102 Alpha Gamma Delta103 Farm House Fraternity104 Sigma Kappa105 Phi Mu106 Alpha Delta Pi107 Kappa Delta108 Alpha Omicron Pi109 Baptist Campus Ministries 110 Christian Student Fellowship 111 Kappa Sigma (not shown)112 Phi Gamma Delta (not shown)

+ Drop a penny into the Van Meter fountain and make a wish. It might even come true!

+ Sit and take a break with the statue of Abraham Lincoln outside the Kentucky Museum.

+ Find statues of our mascot BIG RED and post photos using #VisitWKU

+ Always keep an eye out for white squirrels. We have lots at WKU!

85 WKU Store at 2315 Nashville Rd86 South Campus South Campus Academic Wing Knicely Conference Center Division of Extended Learning and Outreach87 Parking and Transportation Services 88 Center for Research and Development

CAMPUS MAP

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