What is M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan?

The Making Academic and Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding Plan is a transition program designed for you, the first-year student.  This exciting program provides a head start to your college career by assisting you in becoming acclimated to Western Kentucky University and helping you to become connected to the campus community, faculty, staff, and other first-year students.

M.A.S.T. E. R. Plan includes informational sessions and interactive educational workshops that help you to enhance your skills for learning both inside and outside the classroom.  Daily special events are designed to introduce you to the University’s history and traditions to help you Catch the Western Spirit!

Campus interest sessions are designed to meet your specific needs and interests about different academic departments, student organizations, and campus services.  Participation in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan will help you meet other first-year students, build friendships, and provides you with the tools for building a foundation to be successful at WKU.

History of M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is a multi-departmental initiative that began in 1993 to help first year students in their transition to college.  Since then, students who have participated in the transition program have shown higher levels of satisfaction with their college experience, which correlates with higher levels of success in college.  The program is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Residence Life and is supported by other campus departments.

Mission of Housing & Residence Life

The Department of Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the student and the university community, will provide a premier living/learning experience that ensures student success.