WKU Admissions

BEGINNING FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS

What are the Requirements for High School Graduates to be admitted?

Requirements for FULL ADMISSION:

1)Pre-college curriculum (specifics listed below)

2) Minimum unweighted high school Grade Point Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale OR Minimum ACT Composite score of 20 or higher

3) ACT Reading subscore of 20 or higher OR ACT English subscore of 18 or higher

Requirements for DIRECTED ADMISSION:

1)Pre-college curriculum (specifics listed below)

2) Minimum unweighted high school Grade Point Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale OR Minimum ACT Composite score of 20 or higher

3) ACT Reading subscore BELOW 20 AND ACT English subscore BELOW 18

Requirements for CONDITIONAL ADMISSION:

1) Minimum unweighted high school Grade Point Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale OR Minimum ACT Composite score of 16 (for Spring 2011 admission) or 17 (for Summer or Fall 2011 admission)

NOTE: Conditionally admitted students will be enrolled in the WKU University College Commonwealth School.

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.
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What is the WKU Pre-College Curriculum?

*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, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III
Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and 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 and beyond)

APPLICATION DEADLINES
The deadline for submitting applications are as follows:

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