Important Housing Dates
August 16-17
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 takes place August 18-21, 2021.
Friday, August 20
All residence halls open at 8 AM for all new and returning students not participating in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.
Monday, August 23
Tuesday, September 7
Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal.
October 1-14
The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.
Wednesday, November 24
All halls close for Thanksgiving Break except Hilltopper and Rodes Harlin Halls.
November 24-26
University closed.
Sunday, November 28
December 6-10
Saturday, December 11
All residence halls, except Hilltopper and Rodes Harlin Halls, close for Winter Break.
Friday, January 14
All residence halls reopen for the spring semester.
Tuesday, January 18
Friday, January 21
Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal.
February 1-14
The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.
Thursday, February 10
February 21-25
Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2022-2023
During Phase 1 you can choose to stay in the same room, add a roommate, and update your housing application.
March 7-31
Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2022-2023
During Phase 2 you can select a new room, add a roommate, join a hall waitlist, and update your housing application.
Friday, March 11
All halls close at 6 PM for Spring Break except Hilltopper and Rodes Harlin Halls.
March 14-18
Spring Break - no classes. University offices remain open.
Sunday, March 20
May 2-6
Saturday, May 7
All residence halls close and residents must checkout of their rooms with a staff member.
Saturday, May 7, 6 PM-Sunday, May 8 10 AM
Students living on campus during the summer will move into the summer hall.
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