Welcome home! Be sure to check your move-in timeslot on the WKU Housing Portal and pick up your key at Parking Structure 3. Once your belongings are in your room and your vehicle is moved to a perimeter parking lot, you can get unpacked, settle in, and get ready to meet new people and learn what it means to be a Hilltopper!

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DSU Recreation Room (First Floor)

Grab some friends and head to the Downing Student Union Recreation Room. The recreational area features billiards, ping pong tables, and video game consoles.

Welcome home! Be sure to check your move-in timeslot on the WKU Housing Portal and pick up your key at Parking Structure 3. Once your belongings are in your room and your vehicle is moved to a perimeter parking lot, you can get unpacked, settle in, and get ready to meet new people and learn what it means to be a Hilltopper!

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Refer to the iWKU app for available dining locations

Students should plan to eat dinner before the 6:00 PM Small Group

WKU Restaurant Group

Refer to your Guidebook App

Kick off M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan activities with your residence hall peers! Learn about the technology and information you'll need to have a great week! Check your Guidebook App for your assigned location.

TBD

Last call to pick up your WKU shirt, take photos with Big Red, and get ready for your first Topper Walk with the Class of 2030! Make sure you’re wearing your WKU Red Shirt!

First Year Village Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium

Begin with the end in mind! The ceremonial walk to WKU’s Commencement is known as "Topper Walk." M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan students will start their Hilltopper Journey with the same tradition, led by Big Red!

DSU Recreation Room (First Floor)

Grab some friends and head to the Downing Student Union Recreation Room. The recreational area features billiards, ping pong tables, and video game consoles.

Fresh Food Company

It's been a long day...you’re probably hungry! Swing by the Fresh Food Company in Downing Student Union and grab some breakfast with new friends.

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Kick off your morning with your fellow Hilltoppers! Join us for interactive activities and a chance to meet new friends before heading out to attend sessions.

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Choose from a variety of interactive sessions focused on campus resources, involvement, and personal development. Attend the topics that interest you most.

*Each student is expected to attend the following session during one of their selected rotation times: "Respect Sets the Vibe: Understanding Title IX, Support, and Community Resources"

Refer to the iWKU app for available dining locations

You will attend a lunch rotation with your floormates and RA. Refer to Guidebook for your assigned time.

Campus Tours start in Centennial Mall

 Stop by the DSU Lobby to learn more about Big Red's Blitz and register for a site

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These sessions will provide essential information to help you navigate your first few weeks of classes successfully. You will attend these sessions with your floor and RA (unless otherwise noted). 

Centennial Mall (located next to the Downing Student Union) 

Unsure about which College Kickoff event to attend? A M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Mentor is available to point you in the right direction. 

Potter College of Arts and Letters: DSU 3023-3025

Gordon Ford College of Business:Chandler Hall Auditorium

Ogden College of Science and Engineering: Van Meter Auditorium 

College of Health and Human Services: DSU Auditorium 

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium 

Exploratory Students: DSU Nite Class

Meet your college faculty, learn about resources your college offers, and get ready for classes to begin!   

Bates/Runner Lawn (Next to Subway)

 Join us for the annual Topper Tailgate during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan! Curious about Greek life at WKU? Come meet members from all 14 fraternities, enjoy a free cookout, and hear from current Greek leaders. No sign-up or Fall Rush registration required—just show up, hang out, and learn more about the opportunities waiting for you in WKU’s Greek community. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030!

Hosted by WKU's Interfraternity Council

First Year Village Lawn (Next to Meredith and Zacharias Hall)

Rain Location: DSU Nite Class (First Floor)

Join your Living Learning Community for a fun night of connection and creativity. Meet your fellows and peers while enjoying exciting activities.

DSU Recreation Room (First Floor)

Grab some friends and head to the Downing Student Union Recreation Room. The recreational area features billiards, ping pong tables, and video game consoles.

Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center

Discover everything Campus Recreation & Wellness has to offer through activities, games, and opportunities to connect with fellow students.

Hosted by Campus Recreation & Wellness

E. A. Diddle Arena

Cheer on the Tops alongside your fellow new students while enjoying a high-energy atmosphere, school spirit, and opportunities to connect with new friends. Whether you’re a longtime volleyball fan or just looking for a fun night on campus, this event is a great way to kick off your WKU experience and root on the Hilltoppers!

Hosted by WKU Athletics

First Year Village Lawn (Next to Normal and Regents Hall)

Grab a friend and come express your creative side by decorating part of the First Year Village sidewalks! Sidewalk Chalk provided.

Sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct 

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Let's start the morning on the right foot and make a new friend! Get to know the students living in your residence hall or area.

Students registered for Big Red's Blitz should report straight to their site location at 9:00 AM.

Refer to your Guidebook App

Attend a Big Red's Blitz serve sight from 9-11am.

Groups encouraged to register: Honors

Register Here

OR 

Choose from a variety of interactive sessions focused on campus resources, involvement, and personal development. Attend the topics that interest you most.

*Each student is expected to attend the following session during one of their selected rotation times: "Respect Sets the Vibe: Understanding Title IX, Support, and Community Resources"

The Part Time Job Fair will take place on the DSU First Floor

You will attend your lunch rotation with your floormates and RA. Refer to Guidebook for your assigned time.

Part Time Job Fair Hosted by Academic Career & Development Center

Refer to your Guidebook App

These sessions will provide essential information to help you navigate your first few weeks of classes successfully. You will attend these sessions with your floor and RA (unless otherwise noted). 

Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center Blue Courts

There is a place for everyone at WKU! Learn about the many organizations WKU has to offer.

Hosted by Student Activities

WKU Store       Big Red Backpack Program

Helm Commons

Grab your friends and come color, enjoy some tunes and enjoy some coffee and pastries.

Hosted by WKU Libraries

DSU Recreation Room (First Floor)

Grab some friends and head to the Downing Student Union Recreation Room. The recreational area features billiards, ping pong tables, and video game consoles.

WKU Soccer Complex (Located next to Creason Lot)

Kick off your Hilltopper experience at the WKU Soccer match against University of Alabama at Birmingham! Join fellow Hilltoppers as you cheer on the Tops, experience the excitement of WKU athletics, and show your school spirit in a high-energy game day atmosphere. 

Hosted by WKU Athletics

Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center Blue Courts

Duck, dip, dive, and dodge! Bring back your elementary school skills with a fun game of dodgeball with new WKU friends. 

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Time to learn the fight song! Come together with students from your area to connect, build community, and learn the WKU fight song! This spirited session is a fun way to show your Hilltopper pride, meet new people, and get ready to cheer on the Hilltoppers!

Students registered for Big Red's Blitz should report straight to their site location at 9:00 AM.

Refer to your Guidebook App

Register Here

Attend a Big Red's Blitz serve sight from 9-11am.

Groups encouraged to register: Special Programs (Greek Life, LLC, ISEC Academy)

OR 

Choose from a variety of interactive sessions focused on campus resources, involvement, and personal development. Attend the topics that interest you most.

*Each student is expected to attend the following session during one of their selected rotation times: "Respect Sets the Vibe: Understanding Title IX, Support, and Community Resources"

The Campus Resource Fair will take place on the DSU First Floor

You will attend your lunch rotation with your floormates and RA. Refer to Guidebook for your assigned time.

Campus Resources include: 

Hilltopper Nutrition

Intercultural Student Engagement Center

Mahurin Honors College

Med Center Health @ WKU Health Services

Office of the Dean of Students

Student Activities

Student Conduct

Student Financial Assistance

University Libraries

Watch for Abound Credit Union & their life size board game

Refer to your Guidebook App

These sessions will provide essential information to help you navigate your first few weeks of classes successfully. You will attend these sessions with your floor and RA (unless otherwise noted). Refer to your Guidebook for the location.

Refer to your Guidebook App

Get ready to stand up and cheer!

Gather with your fellow Hilltoppers to practice the WKU fight song, show your school spirit, and get energized for Topper Traditions and an exciting evening of celebration.

Diddle Arena

T-O-P-S TOPS-TOPS-TOPS!

It’s time to Stand Up and Cheer! Recite the fight song, how to wave the Red Towel, and meet your WKU Coaches and BIG RED!  

Hosted by WKU Athletics.

South Lawn

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan goes out with a BANG, literally! 

Food and entertainment provided, plus the evening concludes with a fireworks display at dark.

Topper Fest is open to all members of the WKU Community beginning at 5:30 PM. 

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