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For more information: RuFF Agility

The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option.
  
  
• For Fall 2026, Top Drop & Go is not available to residents of Center Hall, Munday Hall, Normal Hall, Regents Hall, & Southwest Hall.
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Munday Hall, as it is serving as a 2026 summer hall. Students with a fall 2026 room assignment in Munday Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

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For more information: RuFF Agility

The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option.
  
  
• For Fall 2026, Top Drop & Go is not available to residents of Center Hall, Munday Hall, Normal Hall, Regents Hall, & Southwest Hall.
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Munday Hall, as it is serving as a 2026 summer hall. Students with a fall 2026 room assignment in Munday Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

Learn More

For more information: RuFF Agility

The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option.
  
  
• For Fall 2026, Top Drop & Go is not available to residents of Center Hall, Munday Hall, Normal Hall, Regents Hall, & Southwest Hall.
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Munday Hall, as it is serving as a 2026 summer hall. Students with a fall 2026 room assignment in Munday Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

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Students participating in sorority recruitment can sign up for a move-in timeslot after receiving their housing assignment and a class schedule from TOP. 

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For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club

For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club

For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club

WKU Faculty and Staff Convocation will begin at 10 a.m. at Van Meter Auditorium; doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

View Move-In Guide

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.

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.

Classes begin for the Fall 2026 semester. Happy First Day, Hilltoppers! 

View the WKU Academic Calendar

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.

Learn more.