Apply for the Class of 2011

Apply for the Class of 2011

All application forms must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2009. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Please prepare your packet in a timely manner and provide teachers, counselors, and other adults preparing letters of recommendation plenty of advanced notice to assure a quality letter as well as thoughtful consideration.

If you plan to take the ACT or SAT this year, consider doing so in October, November, or December. The Gatton Academy advises applicants to test prior to January if possible.

Download the Student Admissions Packet

Calendar


In order to spread the message about the Gatton Academy to as many students, parents, and community members as possible, the Gatton Academy staff visits various conferences, competitions, and community organizations in the coming months. To provide students and parents with opportunities to learn more about the Academy and admission process, staff members also host community forums throughout the state during the Fall and Winter. Visit our calendar page for all Gatton Academy events in Bowling Green and elsewhere.

View The Academy's Upcoming Events

All Things Graduation

The Class of 2009 marks a milestone in the history of the Gatton Academy: the first class of students to complete the state’s most rigorous academic course-of-study for high school students.  The Gatton Academy website is your source for all things Class of 2009.  Check out the index below for a listing of videos, photo albums, news and more.

News: Gatton Academy Honors First Class of Students to Complete Two-Year Program

Video: Gatton Academy 2nd Annual Commencement

Photo Album: The Class of 2009

Video: Senior Night

Photo Album: Senior Night

Video: Gatton Academy Inaugural Commencement (2008)

Check Out More Gatton Academy Videos

Staff

The Gatton Academy Staff works closely with students to ensure success

The staff of the Gatton Academy work closely alongside students to ensure both academic and social success. The offices for the Gatton Academy are located on the first floor of Schneider Hall, ensuring students close contact each day with staff members. Each student wing features a residential counselor. RCs are full-time staff members responsible for providing supervision and support to Academy students in Schneider Hall's living/learning environment.

Meet the Gatton Academy Staff

View the Academy Admissions Video

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There’s nothing quite like experiencing the unique environment of the Gatton Academy first hand. For that, we host several Preview Weekends throughout the fall and winter. As you begin to explore the Academy as an educational opportunity, why not check out our admissions video? Gatton Academy students and staff members share their experiences with the program as we outline academics, student life, research, and admissions.

Visit the Gatton Academy

Schneider HallThe Gatton Academy welcomes prospective students, parents, and educators to explore the infinite possibilities our living/learning environment affords outstanding high school students. You are welcome to arrange a campus visit by telephoning our office at 270.745.6565.
Directions to WKU Campus / Schneider Hall
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Contact

The Gatton Academy
1906 College Heights Blvd. #71031
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
Phone: 270.745.6565
Fax: 270.745.2987
Email: academy@wku.edu