Minority Student Requirements

Welcome! As a leading American university with international reach, WKU creates a welcoming environment that
promotes acceptance, support and encourages diversity. Diversity is an important element to the success and future
of WKU. The University offers a number of special programs, student organizations and support services to ensure all
ethnicities have an active role and voice on campus.  Below is information about the minority services offered here at
WKU.

The faculty and students of WKU would personally like to thank you for taking the opportunity to learn more about
WKU and welcomes any questions you might have.

Please click the following links to learn more about our admissions process and how to get started.

Getting Started

The first step to becoming a student at WKU is to complete the admissions online application. There is a $40
processing fee that will be collected with the submission of the application. You can pay this fee by credit card online
or you can send us a check or money order. If you are unable to pay the fee please contact Minority Recruitment
Coordinator Kennina Porter directly for more information.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to WKU you must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. on an un-weighted scale or a 20 composite ACT
score or a 930 SAT score. To be admitted you will only need ONE of the requirements listed. You are also required to
have completed the Pre College Curriculum. For details click here: General Admission Requirements

How to Apply

Once you have completed and submitted your online application for admission, you are required to submit an official
high school transcript and any ACT/SAT test score information. You must contact your high school and have
them send us the transcripts directly. You may not be considered for admission without these materials.

I'm in! Now what?

Once you have received a letter from WKU stating that you have been admitted to either WKU or the Bowling Green
Community College you will then call or go online to register for our required new student orientation program called
the Academic Transitions Program. All incoming freshman are also required to take a math placement exam and
certain majors are required to take a chemistry placement exam. You MUST take these exams online BEFORE your
ATP date. You may register for the placement exams through the Orientation website, http://www.wku.edu/orientation.

It is important to sign up for an ATP orientation date as soon as possible. The earlier your date the better
selection of classes you will have to chose from.

During orientation you will meet with your advisor and register for classes. The cost for this event is $45 and it
begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m., so please plan accordingly.  This program will answer all questions you
have about housing, financial aid, meal plans and other campus life questions. Parent sessions are also offered and
lunch is provided at WKU's Fresh Food Company located in the Downing University Center.

After the completion of this program you are ready to start your first semester. If you are unable to pay the fee please
contact Minority Recruitment Coordinator Kennina Porter directly for more information.

Minority Financial Assistance

WKU offers a variety of assistance to incoming students. If you live in the Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Ohio,
Missouri or Tennessee, you may qualify for our Tuition Incentive Program and Scholarship. We also offer a number of
academic, alumni, departmental, leadership, need-based and diversity scholarships.  For detailed information please
visit our financial aid scholarship page. You will also find information about our Top If Off Award Program and outside
scholarships.

WKU does offer a minority education teacher recruitment and retention scholarship for students pursuing teaching.

WKU Minority Support

WKU is dedicated to promoting diversity. The Office of Diversity Programs assists minority students with their
transition to the University and the Bowling Green Community College. This program provides students with
opportunities to exhibit their leadership skills, obtain mentorship, and grow professionally. In addition, WKU has 28
minority student organizations and 9 Greek fraternities and sororities represented.

For specific organization information click here.

Important Deadlines

Recommended Application Deadline for Incoming Freshman - November 15

Beginning Freshman Scholarship Deadline - January 15

All other University Scholarship Deadline - February 1

Priority Housing Application Deadline - March 15

Open House Events for Minority Students

College Preview Day is a program designed to show prospective African-American students and their families first-hand what
WKU has to offer. It is a one day open house event offered to provide a more comprehensive look at the outstanding academic
offerings, student services, activities and facilities available at Western Kentucky University. Sessions are offered on various
topics to provide valuable information about the life at WKU. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, so you will enjoy
your visit to the fullest. Please plan to spend a Saturday with the WKU family.

Fall/Spring College Preview Day programs typically include several activities that you can attend:

• Informational sessions on Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Honors, Housing and more
  
  
• Academic Expo featuring colleges, departments and student service offices
  
  
• Campus Tours
  
  
• Lunch
  
  
• Athletic Event
  
  

  Register for an event today!

Minority Admissions Counseling

The minority recruitment coordinator for the office of admissions at WKU is Kennina Porter. She can assist all
prospective minority students with questions or concerns they may have. Kennina also travels to specific high schools,
click here to see if she is visiting your area! To contact her directly please call 270-745-2551 or by email at
kennina.porter@wku.edu.