wku housing & residence life viewbook
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You'll find more than just a place to live at Western Kentucky University! View our residence halls, programs, and more in this Viewbook.TRANSCRIPT
Convenience
Living on campus means you are within walking distance
to all the resources you need to be successful at WKU:
Libraries, 22 dining locations, 2 convenience stores,
Health Services, the Health & Activities Center,
academic advising, and more! Living on
campus means parking will never be
an issue to get to class on time!
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SupportAll WKU Residence Halls have professional, full-time, live-in
staff members who are available to help residents get
connected to campus resources, address building
issues, and are trained in a wide variety of areas.
Each floor also has a Resident Assistant who
will build community, provide programming,
and assist you!
MoreThan Justa Placeto Live
Male Female Coed Honors
Freshmen +All classifications
Upperclassmen30+ Credit Hours
Community StyleOne floor shares a bathroom
Hotel StylePrivate bathroom in room
Suite StyleTwo rooms share a bathroom
Honors HousingStudents in the Honors College
Sorority HousingUpperclass women in a sorority
Extended LivingHall remains open during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks
Hall Eligibility Key
Barnes Campbell Hall
Freshmen +MaleCommunity StyleExtended Living
Bates Runner Hall
UpperclassmenCoedHotel StyleHonors Housing
Bemis Lawrence Hall
Freshmen +FemaleCommunity StyleExtended Living
Douglas Keen Hall
Freshmen +North Tower: MaleSouth Tower: FemaleCommunity Style
Gilbert Hall
Freshmen +FemaleCommunity Style
Hugh Poland Hall
Freshmen +MaleCommunity Style
McCormack Hall
Freshmen +MaleCommunity Style
McLean Hall
UpperclassmenCoedHotel StyleHonors Housing
Meredith Hall
UpperclassmenFemaleSuite Style
Minton Hall
Freshmen +CoedCommunity StyleHonors Housing
Northeast Hall
UpperclassmenCoedHotel StyleExtended Living
Pearce Ford Tower
Freshmen +FemaleCommunity Style
Rodes Harlin Hall
Freshmen +FemaleCommunity Style
Southwest Hall
UpperclassmenCoedHotel StyleExtended Living
Zacharias Hall
UpperclassmenCoedSuite Style
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KENTUCKY STREET APARTMENTS
Moving on up
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1. 1350 Kentucky Street Apartments2. 1355 Kentucky Street Apartments3. Rodes Harlin Hall4. McCormack Hall5. Gilbert Hall6. McLean Hall7. Bates Runner Hall8. Northeast Hall9. Southwest Hall10. Minton Hall11. Bemis Lawrence Hall12. Barnes Campbell Hall13. Hugh Poland Hall14. Douglas Keen Hall15. Pearce Ford Tower16. Zacharias Hall17. Meredith Hall
Residence Hall Map
This on-campus apartment option allows students to have the experience of living off-campus with the convenience of living steps away from the Hill.
Eligible to WKU juniors, seniors, graduate students, and students with families.
Learn more at www.wku.edu/housing/apartments
Start your first yearlike a PRO
Start your first yearlike a PRO
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan (Making Academic and Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding) is a five-day transition program designed for you, the first-year
college student. At M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, you’ll move in early, learn how to navigate campus, meet new people, hear tips of the trade from current WKU
students, staff, and faculty members, and identify resources to help you succeed during your first semester on the Hill. It’s a week packed full of info
sessions, socials, a concert, WKU’S largest community service project “Big Red’s Blitz,” and plenty of opportunities to capture the Spirit of WKU!
How to
Register for
PAPER APPLICATION (Check/Money Order)
1.) Download and print an application from www.wku.edu/masterplan
2.) Complete application and mail it in with your M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan payment. Make checks payable to WKU.
ONLINE APPLICATION (Credit/Debit Card)
1.) Go to the Topnet login website: http://topnet.wku.edu
2.) Click “Continue Login” at the bottom of the page.
3.) Click “Register for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan and Pay Fee.”
4.) Complete the registration form. You will be required to enter your credit card informa- tion. A confirmation email will be sent the next business day.
M.A.S.T.E.R Plan Fee is non-refundable.
Your Housing ChecklistApply for HOUSING
If desired, register for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
View the online Move-In Guide at www.wku.edu/housing/moveinguide
$150
$125*M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan fee increases to $150 the Monday before M.A.S.T.E.R Plan. Fee is non-refundable.
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