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What are the Requirements for High School Graduates?

Curriculum:
Pre-college curriculum (see below)
Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or
Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores:
20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT


What are the Tests Required of Beginning Freshman?


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.

**Students who do not meet the University requirements may be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College.


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
4 years
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 History 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
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

 
 

 

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