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Register for Classes

Each semester, current students sign up for classes for the next semester by registering for classes. For most students, the registration process includes...

  1. Attending an Academic Advising session with a qualified faculty or staff member to discuss your degree progress, lift holds, and plan your schedule.
  2. Registering for classes via TopNet.
  3. Paying your tuition bill with the Office of Student Billing & Account Services.

See specific information on how you can register for classes below.

Registration by Student Type

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First-Time Freshman
I have never attended WKU before.

First-time freshmen meet with an advisor and register for courses during the Topper Orientation Program (TOP). Learn more about TOP.

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Upperclassman
I am a current WKU student.

Current WKU students (including freshmen going into their second semester) must schedule an appointment with an advisor to register for classes.

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Regional Campus Student
I attend classes at one of WKU's regional campuses.

Students attending one of WKU's regional campus locations may register for classes after meeting with an advisor at their campus location. Visit your regional campus' page.

 

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Online Student
I attend courses solely online.

Students who attend WKU online may register for classes via TopNet. View instructions on the WKU Online website.

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On Demand Student
I want to register for an On Demand Course.

Students interested in registering for a self-paced course through WKU On Demand register via WKU On Demand.

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Transfer Student
I am transferring to WKU.

Students interested in transferring to WKU from another institution should visit the Transfer Student website.

Academic Advising at WKU

Academic Advising is an important part of the registration process and your experience at WKU as a whole. Meet with your academic advisor often to discuss course options for your degree program, internship and volunteer opportunities, overcoming barriers to learning, and career path planning. The Advising and Career Development Center advises students on registering for classes, finding post-graduate job opportunities, and so much more. Visit their website to learn more.

 

Schedule Planner Tool

Schedule Planner allows you to plan your coursework for the upcoming term(s) by providing various scheduling options that fit your busy life.  No more will you have to hunt and peck through a long course list to find classes. Schedule Planner will optimize your course selections and schedule needs. Then, it will export those results into TopNet for easy registration.

View step-by-step video instructions on how to use Schedule Planner.

Get printable instructions on how to use Schedule Planner.

 

 

 

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 Last Modified 4/17/26