Benefits of M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Participation

• Participants indicate a higher level of satisfaction and success with their overall college experience at WKU
• Educational workshops prepare you to meet the challenges of coursework
• Opportunity to meet the University President and other senior university administrators
• Opportunity to meet faculty and staff
• Opportunity to meet and develop friendships with other first year students
• Chance to interact with your Hall Director, Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor, or Western Leader
• Chance to learn about Campus and Community Resources
• Chance to move into your fall housing assignment early
• Chance to participate in a campus-wide community service event
• Chance to receive prizes during the daily prize drawings

WKU students have the opportunity to reserve their textbooks before the semester even starts!  The WKU Bookstore offers a textbook reservation program to any student attending WKU, so they can avoid the rush when classes start.  Any student can sign up for this program by logging into TopNet, selecting the Student Services menu, and clicking on the "Textbook Reservation" link.  For questions, please contact the WKU Bookstore at (270) 745-2466.

BIG Redz Blitz

Western Kentucky University students are BIG on Community Service. On Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Big Red and other Western Leaders will be participating in a campus and community wide volunteerism and community service day. Spend the day doing campus beautification, doing a building project with Habitat for Humanity, or working with a local service agency. BIG Red’s Blitz is coordinated through the ALIVE Local Information &Volunteer Exchange Center.