Topper Orientation Program (TOP)
Take the next step towards making The Hill your home!
Log in to your application management portal and register for your TOP date.
Before you register for TOP, you can confirm or change your major from your application management portal.
Review parking availability, check-in locations, and day-of schedules before the big day.
Topper Orientation Program:
For exact availability, log into your portal using the "Register for TOP" button above. The capacities referenced below are subject to change and are only estimations.
TOP dates are based on academic major. Since you will meet with an academic advisor and receive your first class schedule, it is important that you attend a TOP specifically for the Academic College that houses your preferred academic major. To view more information on programs housed within each Academic College, check out this resource. Academic College abbreviations are as follows:
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS), College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB), Ogden College of Science and Engineering (OCSE), and Potter College of Arts and Letters (PCAL)
Students who do not have a declared major should attend a TOP designated for Exploratory students (Ex).
Everything you need to know about Topper Orientation Program (TOP)!
TOP is an orientation program required for all freshman and transfer students planning to register for classes on the Main Campus. TOP helps you become more familiar with Western Kentucky University and provides an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor from your chosen major in a small group setting. You will also register for classes and receive a copy of your class schedule.
At least one week prior to your TOP, you will need to request that your high school send us your official transcript. While a final high school transcript (with graduation date) will be necessary eventually, if you will not have a graduation date in advance of TOP you can send an in-progress document for scheduling, and then just be sure to send us the final transcript after graduation.
If you completed college courses while in high school, official transcripts must be sent directly from the college awarding the credit to WKU by mail or through the National Student Clearinghouse. Once your official transcript is received, we will add your college work to your WKU record. WKU does not award credit for college courses posted on your high school transcript.
For information on how to send your documents to our office, click here.
All admitted students who have an unweighted high school GPA below 3.50 are required to send their official test scores (ACT or SAT) to WKU as soon as possible to ensure correct course placement before their Topper Orientation Program (TOP). Even though test scores are not used for admission, WKU requires test scores to place you into reading, writing, and math courses. If you do not have test scores or if you do not send them to WKU, you will need to take between 1-3 placement tests before your Topper Orientation Program (TOP).
For more information, check out this resource.
At least one week prior to your TOP, you will need to request that your high school send us your official transcript. While a final high school transcript (with graduation date) will be necessary eventually, if you will not have a graduation date in advance of TOP you can send an in-progress document for scheduling, and then just be sure to send us the final transcript after graduation.
If you completed college courses while in high school, official transcripts must be sent directly from the college awarding the credit to WKU by mail or through the National Student Clearinghouse. Once your official transcript is received, we will add your college work to your WKU record. WKU does not award credit for college courses posted on your high school transcript.
For information on how to send your documents to our office, click here.
Registering for a TOP is the official way to confirm your attendance at WKU.
Additional questions?
Call us at 270-745-4242
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