United States Military

WKU is a participating
Servicemember Opportunity College

WKU strives to be a military friendly institution that will provide military personnel the ability to attend college and receive college credit for formal courses and primary occupations while in the military.

WKU awards college credit based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide Recommendation. Active duty soldiers or military veterans will be required to submit official military transcripts prior to admission. Any soldier that is retired or discharged from the military will be required to submit a copy of the DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of Service. The DD Form 214 must have Characterization of Service listed on the form.

Noteworthy awards or recognitions

BEST for Vets Colleges 2011 by Military Times Edge Magazine

Recognized as a military friendly school in G.I. Jobs

Ranked Top 10 in 2011 US New & World Report in the category of student support services for online learners