SPRING CHECKLIST

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT At least a 26 on ACT (math) – WKU credit for College Algebra At least a 29 on ACT (English) – WKU credit for Freshman English Dual Credit – must submit college transcript to earn WKU credit To earn credit for ACT scores, WKU must receive scores directly from the ACT

VISIT THE HILL Take a campus tour! View all available dates and times at www.wku.edu/visitwku Self-guided campus tours

APPLY FOR ADMISSION Complete online application at www.wku.edu/apply Pay Application Fee or submit a Fee Waiver Submit high school transcripts Must come from guidance office or Parchment Current transcript now; final transcript after graduation Submit ACT Scores Send scores on transcript or from ACT website

REQUEST SCHOLARSHIPS FAFSA - Must be on file to be eligible for on campus jobs! Merit Based Scholarships: No Deadline! TopDollar – Feb. 1st preferred deadline Payment Plan information available at www.wku.edu/bursar Financial Aid Office Phone: 270-745-2755 Email: fa.help@wku.edu

ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID The 3 steps to accepting a loan: Accept desired amount of loan through TopNet Successfully complete Entrance Loan Counseling session at studentloans.gov Successfully e- sign their Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentloans.gov If 3 steps are not completed, then the loan will not be processed

APPLY FOR HOUSING Housing application is available at www.wku.edu/housing/apply Priority deadline is March 31st View residence hall rooms at www.wku.edu/housing/halls Housing assignments are sent via email in the summer Commuters must fill out Housing Exemption forms Housing and Residence Life Phone: 270-745-4359 Email: hrl@wku.edu

REGISTER FOR TOP TOP dates run from April through August Honors College TOP – April 12th ; Summer Scholars TOP – July 12th TOP Voucher – www.wku.edu/top/voucher Required Math Placement Exam before you attend TOP Student IDs, information sessions, lunch, fall class registration! Topper Orientation Office Phone: 270-745-4242 Email: top@wku.edu

ATTEND M.A.S.T.E.R. PLAN Extended Orientation Program – Aug. 19th – 24th Make friends with students who will be living on your floor Take part in social and education programs Move-in to your Fall 2019 residence hall a week early! Register for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan at www.wku.edu/masterplan M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Phone: 270-745-5351 Email: master.plan@wku.edu  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SUMMER SCHOLARS 5 week summer transition program Earn 6 credit hours GPA: 2.00 – 2.49 Dates: Move In: Saturday, July 13th Classes Start: Monday, July 15th Program Ends: Thursday, August 15th Cost: No more than $500 Housing/Meals Tuition M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Registration Preston Center Membership One-on-one advising, student support, and development seminar Social activities/outings for evening and weekend entertainment

TRANSPORTATION Freshmen are allowed to have cars Carless Program Parking Permits: $50-$240/year Purchase once you receive your housing assignment Carless Program receive discounts on transportation services provided, such as free access to public transit, discounted enrollment to the Enterprise CarShare program, and discounts on Nashville airport shuttle service Bicycle Parking Topper Transit Free for students On-campus and Off-campus route

MEAL PLANS All first-year resident students must participate in an on-campus meal plan $3,052-$4,090 per year 10 meals/week 12 meals/week 14 meals/week Unlimited meals Meal Plan Dollars Included in meal plan purchase   Save11% on all purchases Can add more dollars Roll over from Fall semester to Spring semester

Adam Mayer Adam.mayer@wku.edu 270-745-2551 @AJMOnTheHill