We are PCAL

College of Arts & Letters

We are tomorrow’s Thinkers, Innovators, Creators, & World Changers |#WeArePCAL

PCAL is home to the visual and performing arts, the humanities, media, and the social sciences. Our departments include Art & Design, Communication, English, Folk Studies and Anthropology, History, Modern Languages, Music, Political Science, Sociology & Criminology, Theatre and Dance as well as the School of Media.

We Would Love to Meet You

WKU welcomes you to our beautiful campus nestled among the impressive hills of Bowling Green, Ky. Official campus tours for prospective students are scheduled through the WKU Office of Admissions.

Please visit the Welcome Center located in the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center upon your arrival to campus to obtain information, maps, event information and more.

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Affordability

WKU offers a world-class education and strive to make it an affordable experience, especially for first-generation college and low-income students. There are also a multitude of scholarships offered through the College Heights Foundation, which is generously supported by our enthusiastic alumni and local community organizations.

WKU Scholarships

PCAL Scholarships

Cost of Attendance

Student Financial Aid Info

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An internship can help you expand your knowledge and perspectives. Internship opportunities offer emerging professionals adaptable and transferable skills that will prepare you for meaningful work in the careers of today and the yet-to-be-discovered careers of tomorrow.

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With our Master’s programs, you'll gain the confidence to pursue your passion, go after a promotion or switch careers. The Graduate School seeks to connect interested prospective students with engaged faculty in order to facilitate student success. Please use this page as a resource when considering the WKU Graduate School!

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Handshake is the ACDC's online career management platform. Employers partner with us to post open positions through Handshake. Students and alumni use it to search for positions, post resumes, sign up for on-campus interviews, find out about job fairs and events, and network with employers.

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