2. SPRING CHECKLIST

3. 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

4. VISIT THE HILL Take a campus tour!
View all available dates and times at
Self-guided campus tours

5. 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

6. 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
Financial Aid Office
Phone:

7. 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

8. APPLY FOR HOUSING
Housing application is available at
Priority deadline is March 31st
View residence hall rooms at
Housing assignments are sent via in the summer
Commuters must fill out Housing Exemption forms
Housing and Residence Life
Phone:

9. REGISTER FOR TOP TOP dates run from April through August
Honors College TOP – April 12th ; Summer Scholars TOP – July 12th
TOP Voucher –
Required Math Placement Exam before you attend TOP
Student IDs, information sessions, lunch, fall class registration!
Topper Orientation Office
Phone:

10. 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
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
Phone:

11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Adam Mayer
@AJMOnTheHill