WKU Admissions

Beginning Freshman Requirements

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?

| 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