- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 10:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center Main Arena
- Time: 8:00am
For more information: RuFF Agility
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center Main Arena
- Time: 8:00am
For more information: RuFF Agility
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center Main Arena
- Time: 8:00am
For more information: RuFF Agility
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 8:30am
For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 8:30am
For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 8:30am
For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help them smoothly transition to their new life as a Hilltopper.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In will take place August 17-18, 2026.
M.A.ST.E.R. Plan officially kicks off on August 18, 2026.
WKU Housing & Residence Life provides a move in process that is a quick and efficient experience for our students and families/friends.
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help them smoothly transition to their new life as a Hilltopper.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In will take place August 17-18, 2026.
M.A.ST.E.R. Plan officially kicks off on August 18, 2026.
WKU Housing & Residence Life provides a move in process that is a quick and efficient experience for our students and families/friends.
- Location: Bowling Green Campus
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper.
Move in early, meet your new best friends, and learn everything you need to know about being a Hilltopper.
- Location: Bowling Green Campus
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper.
Move in early, meet your new best friends, and learn everything you need to know about being a Hilltopper.
- Location: Bowling Green Campus
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper.
Move in early, meet your new best friends, and learn everything you need to know about being a Hilltopper.
- Location: Bowling Green Campus
- Time: All Day
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper.
Move in early, meet your new best friends, and learn everything you need to know about being a Hilltopper.
- Time: 8:00am
All residence halls open at 8 AM for all new and returning students who are not participating in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan or other special programs.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 10:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: South Lawn
- Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Let's get together on South Lawn for our sixth annual Meijer Topper Fest to enjoy music, food, fireworks, games, student-athlete autograph sessions and giveaways!
Fireworks show begins at dark.
Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in Parking Structure 2.
For more information, contact WKU Campus & Community Events.
For information about sponsoring the event, contact Hilltopper Sports Properties.
- Location: South Lawn
- Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
At Welcome Back WKU, students can explore local businesses in partnership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. From giveaways, games, free food, and internship opportunties, students can connect with local businesses and services on South Lawn.
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