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Information for Prospective Students

Information for Prospective Students


Welcome! We appreciate your interest in the College of Health and Human Services at WKU! The journey to higher education can be overwhelming, but you're not alone. Below we have outlined some helpful information, now let's climb to new heights together!

 

Admissions Information

Exceptional academic programs and world-renowned faculty are only part of what makes the WKU experience unparalleled in American higher education. Now that you've explored all the CHHS and WKU have to offer, climb with us! Learn more about how to enroll!

Tuition and Fees

Most of your college costs will fall under the tuition and fees category, including: tuition, room/board, parking/transportation, technology and more. Learn about the costs associated with higher education by exploring the Office of the Bursar webpage.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Finding ways to fund your education is top priority, the Student Financial Assistance office is a crucial resource. Explore their webpage to learn more about the financial aid process, alternative funding sources such as scholarships  and timelines to keep you on track as a student here at WKU. 

CHHS Undergraduate Programs

CHHS houses eight academic units that represent a wide-variety of health care disciplines. We invite you to explore the countless undergraduate options available to you!

Undergraduate Catalog

Locate detailed information about WKU, CHHS and the academic programs within our college by reviewing the undergraduate catalog. 

Student Ambassadors

Prospective students and current students alike may not know where to turn when they have questions about college. To address this need, the College of Health and Human Services at WKU as implemented a peer-mentoring program to support students with questions about majors, careers and college life in general.

CHHS Living/Learning Programs
In a CHHS Living Learning Program (LLP), students with similar academic or social interests live together on a residence hall floor and participate in activities tailored to their specific majors or interests. LLPs are designed to help you connect socially, succeed academically, engage with WKU faculty, staff, and administrators, and chart your course at WKU.
Graduate School

Go beyond your bachelor's degree with the WKU Graduate School. Visit their webpage to learn more about programs, courses and policies. 

CHHS Graduate Programs

Explore the graduate program options within CHHS! Our college offers a number of opportunities within Applied Human Sciences, Communications Sciences & Disorders, Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport, Nursing, Public Health and Social Work. 

Graduate Catalog

Locate detailed information about WKU, CHHS and the academic programs within our college by reviewing the graduate catalog. 

Study Abroad and Global Learning

Studying abroad is an excellent way to achieve personal, academic and professional development. Challenging experiences await you as you travel across the globe for an internship, service-learning project or academic program that fits into your degree plan. Explore the reasons why you should consider study abroad. 

CHHS Internationalization

Internationalization, for our college, is defined as a process of integrating international and intercultural dimensions into all aspects of the college experience. This shared process includes students, faculty and staff in all departments as co-creators of activities and resources that facilitate short and long-term positive impacts. 

KIIS

KIIS study abroad programs help students synthesize and analyze information in a foreign cultural setting, enhance written and verbal communication skills, understand contemporary global challenges, and develop a heightened sense of confidence and leadership. Take your education further and learn more about the 140+ courses available to our students. 

 

 

 

 


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 Last Modified 6/8/21