Frequently Asked Questions
The Best Expectation Program (BEP) is an initiative designed to help you improve your
academic performance and ultimately graduate from WKU. During the program, you’ll
collaborate with team members to identify realistic academic goals, as well as address
academic and non-academic concerns.
You’re required to participate if you have an academic standing of Academic Probation
(AP) or Academic Committee Approval (AA). Academic Probation occurs when either your institution (WKU) or overall GPA is below 2.0. Academic Committee Approval indicates
you were academically dismissed from WKU, but you’ve been approved for continued enrollment
by the Academic Appeals Committee. Refer to the academic standing and grade information website for more information.
Yes! You’re required to participate if you have an academic standing of Academic Probation
or Academic Committee Approval. Refer to the academic standing and grade information website for details. Regardless of academic standing, you may opt to participate in the program
if you’re experiencing challenges in your courses. Contact bep@wku.edu to voluntarily participate in BEP.
The expectations for Bowling Green campus, regional campus, and online students are
slightly different. Review the program requirements section on the homepage for additional information.
No! Participation in BEP is due to your academic standing, while SAP is part of your
federal financial aid eligibility. These are two separate programs and processes.
If you have any questions about SAP, please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress website. You may also contact Student Financial Assistance at 270-745-2755 or fa.help@wku.edu.
The Best Expectation program lasts one semester, during the fall or spring term. However,
you’re required to participate until you achieve an academic standing of Good Standing,
which means you may collaborate with team members for multiple semesters. The time
commitment is no more than 55 minutes per week.
You can check your academic standing on your unofficial academic transcript. Refer
to the step-by-step instructions on the student guides page for details. We'll also contact you through your TopperMail email account a few weeks
prior to the start of the fall or spring term.
The online modules are available on Blackboard under the Organizations tab. Refer
to the step-by-step instructions on the student guides page for more information. If you have technical issues, please email Coach Tammy Dorris
at tammy.dorris@wku.edu.
Once you confirm the changes appear on your unofficial academic transcript, please
email bep@wku.edu to determine if you are still required to participate in the Best Expectation Program.
Refer to the step-by-step instructions on the student guides page for details on how to access your unofficial academic transcript.
The Best Expectation Program provides support and accountability. You’ll collaborate
with team members, create an academic success plan, develop crucial academic skills,
and learn about a variety of campus resources. You'll also have the opportunity to
identify useful success strategies with other students. In addition, if you receive
below a 2.0 term GPA, you will be academically dismissed from WKU and unable to enroll
in classes for one calendar year. If you decide to submit an academic appeal, the
Academic Appeals Committee includes Best Expectation Program attendance when determining
if your academic appeal is approved or denied for continued enrollment at WKU.
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