located in the Transfer Center
- (270) 745-6331
- finish@wku.edu
WKU Downing Student Union (DSU), Room 2096
1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Getting Started
If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our Adult Learner Enrollment Counselors, we can walk you through the following steps.
If you have any questions or need assistance in applying, please call us at (270) 745-6331 or email us at finish@wku.edu.
Step 1 - Choose an Academic Program
Not sure what academic path you want to pursue? You don't have to have a major to start school, but you should determine your academic program as soon as you can. Our Adult Learner Enrollment Counselors would be happy to help you get on a path that would best suit your needs. Use the following link to explore our academic programs.
Step 2 - Apply for Admission to WKU
The first step in attending WKU is to apply for admission. There are several admission requirements depending on your status (beginning student, transfer student, readmission student, or visiting student). In addition, there are specific deadlines for applications by semester and a $50 fee. When you are ready to apply, you can apply online. If you have any questions contact Adult Learner Services at (270) 745-6331 or finish@wku.edu.
- If you are an Adult Learner Freshman (0-23 credit hours from another post-secondary institution) please review the admissions requirements for a beginning freshman.
- If you are an Adult Learner Transfer Student (24 or more college credits from another post-secondary institution) please review the following admissions requirements for transfer students.
- If you are an Adult Learner Readmit Student (previously attended WKU and have sat out for three or more semesters) please review the following admissions requirements for readmission students. The application fee is not required for former WKU students who stopped out for less than 7 years.
Step 3 - Apply for Financial Aid
If you would like to seek financial assistance (loans, grants, scholarships, veterans' benefits, tuition waivers, work-study) you will need to apply for financial aid. To do so, you start by filling out the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you have any questions regarding financial aid or are seeking assistance please contact the Student Financial Assistance office at (270) 745-2755.