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Best Expectation Program

The Best Expectation Program (BEP) is an initiative designed to help students achieve academic success and ultimately graduate from Western Kentucky University. During the program, students will collaborate with team members to develop effective academic skills and strategies. BEP is required for students with an academic standing of Academic Probation or Academic Committee Approval.

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Program Requirements

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Bowling Green Campus Students

Students who are taking at least one class at the Bowling Green campus will complete the program requirements below.

  Attend an orientation to learn more about the program.

  Create and submit an academic success plan.

  Participate in 7 sessions, which include interactive group workshops and individual meetings.

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Online and Regional Campus Students

Students who are taking all their courses online or at a regional campus will complete the program requirements below.

  Meet with an academic coach via phone, Zoom, or in person to identify challenges, success strategies, and academic options.

  Create and submit an academic success plan.

  Complete 6 online modules via Blackboard, which include videos, readings, and activities.

 

 

Helpful Links

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Academic Transcript Info

Satisfactory Academic Progress

The Learning Center

Academic Advisor Contact Info

Undergraduate Catalog

Student Feedback

"This program provides us with plenty of new ideas and helps us learn about topics that we will not be taught in normal college courses."

"I absolutely love this program! It has given me such a relief because I don't feel like I'm alone in my academic journey! I feel so much more confident in my academics after BEP."

"[My Mentor] was great and presented information very clearly and effectively. I learned a lot from [them] this semester."

 

 

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 ITS Knowledge Base 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.
  1. Log into MyWKU using your NetID and password.
  2. Click on the Blackboard menu button. The WKU Blackboard website will typically open in a new page.
  3. Click on the Organizations menu button.
  4. Open the correct organization website.
You will have access to one of the following organization websites:
  • Best Expectation Program - Online Program
  • Best Expectation Program - Fall Semester
  • Best Expectation Program - Spring Semester
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 ITS Knowledge Base 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.

 

 

Meet the Bowling Green Campus Team

Nick with Big Red
Nick

Pronouns: He/Him

Undergrad degree: Psychology

Grad degree: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Favorite BG restaurant: Griff's Deli

Fun fact: I'm probably related to Chuck Norris.


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Sarah

Pronouns: She/Her

Undergrad degree: Management, Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising

Grad degree: Business Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health Science

Favorite BG restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse

Fun fact: I recently remodeled my camper!

 

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Blake

Pronouns: He/Him

Undergrad degree: Exercise Science

Grad degree: Kinesiology

Favorite BG restaurant: Hilligan's Bar and Grill

Fun fact: I have moved 16 times to 8 different states.

 

Meet the Online and Regional Campus Team

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Alexandra

Pronouns: She/Her

Grad degree: Sociology

Favorite BG restaurant: India Oven

Fun fact: I'm unbeatable in Mario Kart!

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John

Pronouns: He/Him

Grad degree: Student Affairs in Higher Education, Organizational Leadership

Favorite BG restaurant: GADS

Fun fact: I have lived in Bowling Green my entire life.

 

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Tammy

Pronouns: She/Her

Grad degree: Curriculum and Instruction, Student Affairs in Higher Education

Favorite BG restaurant: Local Taco or Azzip Pizza

Fun fact: I love to research and learn random knowledge about an eclectic range of topics. I collect old or unique US coins and coins from other countries. I also collect pressed pennies from the places I’ve traveled.  

 

 

Contact

Bowling Green Campus Students
Online and Regional Campus Students

WKU Online
Phone: 270-745-3028
Email: online.success@wku.edu

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 Last Modified 9/10/24