|
| Beginning Freshman |
What are the Requirements for High School Graduates to be admitted?
FULL ADMISSION |
DIRECTED ADMISSION |
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION |
1. Pre-College Curriculum
(see below) |
1. Pre-College Curriculum
(see below) |
1. Minimum unweighted 2.0 high
school GPA on a 4.0 scale OR ACT
composite of 16 (for Spring 2011
admission) or 17 (for Summer or
Fall 2011 admission) |
2. Minimum 2.5 unweighted
high school GPA on a 4.0
scale OR ACT composite of
20 or higher |
2. Minimum 2.5 unweighted high
school GPA on a 4.0 scale OR
ACT composite of 20 or higher |
(Note: students admitted
conditionally will enroll in the WKU
University College) |
3. ACT Reading subscore of
20 or higher OR ACT English
subscore of 18 or higher |
3. ACT Reading subscore below
20 AND ACT English subscore
below 18 |
|
What are the Tests Required of Beginning Freshmen?
The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen.
Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more
information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be
granted before test scores are received. NOTE: All materials submitted become the property of WKU and cannot be
returned to the student or forwarded to any other party.
What is the WKU Pre-College Curriculum?
To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum
for all students:
English |
|
I, II, III, IV |
Math |
3 years |
Algebra I, Geometry &
Algebra II or
Integrated Math I, II & III |
Social Studies |
3 years |
Chosen from U.S. History &
World Civilization, Economics,
Government or World Geography |
Science |
3 years |
Chosen from Life Science,
Physical Science and
Earth/Space Science
(at least one lab) |
Health |
1/2 year |
|
| Physical Education |
1/2 year |
|
History & Appreciation
of Visual or
Performing Arts |
1/2 year |
|
Foreign Language |
2 years (2004 & beyond) |
|
What are the WKU Application Submission Deadlines?
(click on your classification for more)
| Kentucky Residents
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: January 1
- Summer: May 1
| Out-of-State Residents
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: January 1
- Summer: May 1
| International Students
- Fall: April 1
- Spring: September 1
- Summer: March 1
Additional Related Information
| AP Programs
| International Baccalaureate Program |
| |
| |
|
|
