Bowling Green Community College of Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University South Campus
2355 Nashville Road Suite B
Phone: (270) 780-2550
Fax: (270) 745-2011
Web Address: www.bgcc.wku.edu

Sherry Reid, Dean

History
Bowling Green Community College (BGCC) was established in May of 1986 by the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents. As one of seven undergraduate colleges within the University, the Community College provides open access and expanded opportunities for higher education and training through academic support and general education coursework, associate degree, and certificate programs.  Parking for students is available at the South Campus, and shuttle bus service provides easy access to the main campus.

Mission and Values
Bowling Green Community College supports the Western Kentucky University mission by offering to its constituents:

• An open admissions policy.
• An inclusive, student-centered environment.
• Strong academic support courses and services.
• Associate degree programs focused on career-oriented curricula.
• Associate degree programs focused on transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
• Lifelong learning opportunities.
• Educational opportunities in support of economic and workforce development.
• Academic preparation for transition to the Main Campus of WKU.

Bowling Green Community College values:

• Open access to quality educational opportunities
• Student success through individual attention
• Excellence in teaching, advising and supporting students
• High quality in programming and service through continuous improvement in academic and administrative processes
• The intellectual, professional and personal growth of students, faculty and staff

Admission and Enrollment
Bowling Green Community College (BGCC) has an “Open Enrollment” policy. Students who have a high school diploma or a GED are eligible to attend the college. High school grade point average and ACT or SAT test scores do not determine admission. To receive a copy of the application for admission, please call (270) 780-2550, or visit the Preston Student Success Center at Bowling Green Community College, 2355 Nashville Road Suite B, Bowling Green, KY. An application is also available online at www.wku.edu.

In order to be admitted to the Community College initially, a student must submit the following items to the WKU Office of Admissions:

• Application for admission
• Non-refundable application fee
• Official copy of ACT or SAT scores (if available)
• Official high school, college and/or GED records
• ACT or ACCUPLACER Examination

Students who are entering as freshmen and who are under 21 years of age are required to provide American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores to the WKU Office of Admissions before the end of their first semester of enrollment. It is the student’s responsibility to have the test results sent directly to Western Kentucky University from the National Testing Center. ACCUPLACER computerized placement scores may be substituted for the ACT if the student is 21 years of age or older. ACCUPLACER testing is available on the Bowling Green Community College campus and is offered free of charge to admitted students. Additional information about the ACT or ACCUPLACER is available in the Community College Enrollment Services Office, (270) 780-2550.

Academic Records
Those applying for admission to Bowling Green Community College of Western Kentucky University must see that an official transcript of high school grades or GED scores are made available to the WKU Office of Admissions.

Those who have attended another college or university must request that the Registrar at each college or university attended forward one official transcript directly to the WKU Office of Admissions. NOTE: The WKU Office of Admissions will obtain the WKU transcript if the student has previously attended Western Kentucky University.

Pre-College Curriculum
Students enrolling in Bowling Green Community College will be evaluated to determine if all Pre-College Curriculum Requirements (PCC) have been met. If the student has not completed the PCC, the student must either demonstrate proficiency on subject area tests or complete specified courses to make up their deficiencies before earning 24 semester hours of degree credit at the Community College.

Non-traditional students are exempt from all categories of the pre-college curriculum requirements.

Application for Transfer to the Community College
A student transferring to BGCC from an accredited college or university must submit an application for admission and the application fee. One official transcript from each college attended is required. Transfer students with less than 24 semester hours of degree credit must also meet requirements for beginning freshmen and supply high school transcripts, ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER and/or GED information. Applicants are not allowed to ignore previous college work.

Visiting Students
A student currently enrolled at another college or university may apply for admission as a visiting student. The student must be in good standing from the “home” college and have permission from the “home” college to take specific courses at Bowling Green Community College.

Orientation
All students entering Bowling Green Community College for the first time as degree-seeking students are required to participate in the Academic Transitions Program. The purpose of this program is to help new students become familiar with WKU, meet BGCC faculty/staff and other new BGCC students, take placement exams, and meet with an academic advisor to register for classes.