Frequently Asked Questions?

What is the Academic Transitions Program?
A program required for all freshman and transfer students planning to register for classes on the main campus or South Campus (community college).

Where is the Academic Transitions Program?
On the beautiful Western Kentucky University campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Check-in location will be mailed to you.

What is the purpose of the Academic Transitions Program?
To help you become more familiar with Western Kentucky University and to meet, in a group setting, with an academic advisor from your chosen major (because of the number of students and limited number of advisors, you will not be meeting with an advisor one-on-one at this point. You will meet one-on-one with your advisor for future advisement.) You will also register for classes and actually have a copy of your class schedule when you leave at the end of the day.

How long do I have to register for the Academic Transitions Program?
Register as soon as possible (TODAY!) to ensure your spot on the Academic Transitions Program day you choose and to give you the best selection of classes available. (Please make your reservations two weeks in advance of the Academic Transitions Program date you choose).

Who should attend the Academic Transitions Program?
All beginning freshman and transfer students planning to register for courses on the main campus or south campus must attend the Academic Transitions Program to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. This will be your only opportunity to advance register. All students are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering. Students planning to attend an regional campus location should contact that campus location.

Should my parents attend?
WKU wants to involve parents of its students in the college experience; therefore, we designed a parent's program that will run separately but simultaneously with yours. Parents are welcome.

How long does the Academic Transitions Program last?
Freshmen should plan to attend the entire day. You will need to attend the morning sessions in order to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes in the afternoon. If you are a transfer student there are two half-day programs to choose from for Fall registration (not Spring).

Is there a fee for the Academic Transitions Program?
Yes. The fee is $45 per student plus $6.00 for each additional parent or guest for the Academic Transitions Program. This fee is non-refundable. You will be prompted to pay by credit card when you sign up.

What is the schedule like on the Academic Transitions Program day?
The day begins for students with an opening welcome assembly, followed by a panel discussion and an orientation assembly. After lunch, you will meet with an academic advisor in your major and then register for classes.

Your parents will also attend the opening welcome assembly with you, after which there are a number of information sessions for them to choose from. After they meet you for lunch, a panel discussion is held as well as additional information sessions.

How do I reserve an Academic Transitions Program date?
You must sign up on this website.

What will I receive before the Academic Transitions Program?
You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. You will also receive additional information in the mail a week before your date.

How do I register for classes at regional campus locations? (Glasgow, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Ft. Knox)
Students wanting to register for regional campus classes are not required to attend the Academic Transitions Program on the main campus in Bowling Green. To register for an Academic Transitions Program at the Glasgow Campus, please click here. For the other regional campuses, please contact the campus center you are interested in attended for orientation and/or registration instructions. Elizabethtown: (270) 769-1614, Owensboro: (270) 745-5095 or (270) 684-9797, Fort Knox: (270) 351-1192.

What if I have been admitted to Western, but have not made a final decision about attending at this point?
Although most students who attend the Academic Transitions Program do begin classes at WKU, if you are undecided about your college selection, we would encourage you to attend Orientation at WKU so we can show you why Western Kentucky University would be the best place for you to continue your education.

What alternate options are available for registration?
Readmission students may participate in priority registration with currently enrolled students as outlined in the Registration Guide. If registering with currently enrolled students, pay close attention to dates for registration because the alphabetical sequence is enforced.

Regional campus students (those students registering for courses that meet other than at the main or south campus) are not required to attend the Academic Transitions Program on the main campus in Bowling Green. A regional campus student may register at the regional Campus Center closest to the location of the class(es) for which the student wishes to enroll.

What happens after I sign up online?
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours and a confirmation card in the mail.

How do I receive transcript evaluation of credit earned from another college or university?
General Education Transfer Reports (for students who are transferring to WKU from another college or university) are mailed to students after they are admitted to the University. Additional copies and updates are available at the following web address: www.topnet.wku.edu. Another copy of this report will be included in your packet of materials given to you at check-in on your Academic Transitions Program date. Your advisor will also receive a copy prior to your advisement session.