Degree Requirements

Graduate Students

Degree requirements for specific degree programs vary (i.e. course requirements, GPA, credit hours, etc.), and you should carefully plan your specific courses with the help of your assigned advisor. However university degree requirements are overarching, and apply to all WKU students. It is important to be well informed about university requirements, so you can remain on track to graduate. Below is a list of criteria and links for graduate students to refer to along the way.

Degree seeking graduate students must fill out the following forms:

• Form C (Degree Program): This form must be filled out within the first 12 credit hours.
• Form D (Admission to Candidacy): This form must be filled out between 15 and 21 credit hours earned.
• Course Change Form: This form is used to change electives, etc. on your approved degree program.
• Application for Graduation: The application for graduation should be submitted on TopNet at least one semester prior to graduation.

All forms are accessible from the Successful Degree Completion Checklist available on the Graduate Studies website. Additional information on specific program requirements, program change forms, readmission, transfer of credit and more is available at http://www.wku.edu/graduate/students/.

Download the Graduate Catalog

The graduate catalog contains helpful information regarding university policies and procedures, specific program requirements, and course descriptions. You can download your copy here: http://www.wku.edu/graduate/prospective_students/catalog.php.

Contact Graduate Studies

Campus Location: Wetherby Administration Building, Room 207
Web: http://www.wku.edu/graduate
Email: graduate.studies@wku.edu
Phone: 270-745-2446
Fax: 270-745-6950

Mailing Address:
Graduate Studies and Research
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Hts. Blvd. #11010
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1010

 

Undergraduate Students

Degree requirements for specific degree programs vary (i.e. course requirements, GPA, credit hours, etc.), and you should carefully plan your specific courses with the help of your assigned advisor. However university degree requirements are overarching, and apply to all WKU students. It is important to be well informed about university requirements, so you can remain on track to graduate. Below is a list of criteria and links for undergraduate students to refer to along the way.

Degree Certification, located in the Office of the Registrar, monitors degree completion, and in addition to your assigned advisor, can answer questions pertaining to degree completion. Undergraduate students should refer to their website to ensure they have all appropriate forms filled out and on file, and have a strong understanding of degree requirements at the university level.  

Additional information, including required forms, may be accessed at http://www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Download the Undergraduate Catalog

The undergraduate catalog contains helpful information regarding university policies and procedures, specific program requirements, and course descriptions. You can download your copy here: http://www.wku.edu/undergraduatecatalog/index.php.

Contact Degree Certification

Campus Location: Potter Hall, Room 216
Web: http://www.wku.edu/registrar
Email: registrar@wku.edu
Phone: 270-745-3351 or 270-745-3352
Fax: 270-745-4830

Mailing Address
Western Kentucky University
Office of the Registrar
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11017
Bowling Green, KY 40101-1017