WKU Events

For more information: Bluegrass Horse Pulling Association

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

First-Gen High School Summer Camp is designed to build familiarity with campus life; build the skills to be a great college student; and build connections with faculty, staff, current WKU students, and other high school students on the same journey. First-Gen Camp is a residential camp on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU).  It is presented by a collaboration of faculty and staff from across the university who are advocates for the university’s F1rst Gen initiative, which is coordinated through the WKU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.

High school students who will be sophomores and juniors in the fall are invited to apply.  Check the camp webpage for details: https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/camp/

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

First-Gen High School Summer Camp is designed to build familiarity with campus life; build the skills to be a great college student; and build connections with faculty, staff, current WKU students, and other high school students on the same journey. First-Gen Camp is a residential camp on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU).  It is presented by a collaboration of faculty and staff from across the university who are advocates for the university’s F1rst Gen initiative, which is coordinated through the WKU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.

High school students who will be sophomores and juniors in the fall are invited to apply.  Check the camp webpage for details: https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/camp/

Students can sign up for a residence hall move in timeslot beginning Monday, June 3, 2024 at 8 AM. 

Must have a residence hall assignment to sign up. 

Learn more about move in options and instructions at wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

First-Gen High School Summer Camp is designed to build familiarity with campus life; build the skills to be a great college student; and build connections with faculty, staff, current WKU students, and other high school students on the same journey. First-Gen Camp is a residential camp on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU).  It is presented by a collaboration of faculty and staff from across the university who are advocates for the university’s F1rst Gen initiative, which is coordinated through the WKU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.

High school students who will be sophomores and juniors in the fall are invited to apply.  Check the camp webpage for details: https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/camp/

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

First-Gen High School Summer Camp is designed to build familiarity with campus life; build the skills to be a great college student; and build connections with faculty, staff, current WKU students, and other high school students on the same journey. First-Gen Camp is a residential camp on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU).  It is presented by a collaboration of faculty and staff from across the university who are advocates for the university’s F1rst Gen initiative, which is coordinated through the WKU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.

High school students who will be sophomores and juniors in the fall are invited to apply.  Check the camp webpage for details: https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/camp/

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

The Southern Kentucky Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. June 6. The concert will feature music from Kentucky and Appalachia. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

For more information: KMHBC

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

For more information: KMHBC

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

For more information: KMHBC

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

In the High School Personal Finance Summer Camp, students in grades 10-12 will learn from the experts at this exciting, hands-on, and engaging five-day residential camp hosted by the WKU Department of Finance and WKU’s Center for Financial Success.

Camp details and information

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

In the High School Personal Finance Summer Camp, students in grades 10-12 will learn from the experts at this exciting, hands-on, and engaging five-day residential camp hosted by the WKU Department of Finance and WKU’s Center for Financial Success.

Camp details and information

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

In the High School Personal Finance Summer Camp, students in grades 10-12 will learn from the experts at this exciting, hands-on, and engaging five-day residential camp hosted by the WKU Department of Finance and WKU’s Center for Financial Success.

Camp details and information

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

In the High School Personal Finance Summer Camp, students in grades 10-12 will learn from the experts at this exciting, hands-on, and engaging five-day residential camp hosted by the WKU Department of Finance and WKU’s Center for Financial Success.

Camp details and information

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

In the High School Personal Finance Summer Camp, students in grades 10-12 will learn from the experts at this exciting, hands-on, and engaging five-day residential camp hosted by the WKU Department of Finance and WKU’s Center for Financial Success.

Camp details and information

The Southern Kentucky Concert Band will present All That Jazz at 8 p.m. June 13. The concert will feature the Lost River Big Band. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

A two-week camp held in June, SCATS offers high-ability students who have completed grades 6–8 a unique learning environment to explore new ideas, develop concepts, make friends, and share experiences. Students arrive at the WKU campus from counties around Kentucky, states across the nation, and countries around the world to challenge themselves academically and to meet like-minded peers with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/index.php 

Join us for the second season of the WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp and spend an exciting week of study with our distinguished music faculty. From Sunday afternoon registration through the end of camp on Friday, campers will enjoy a nonstop mix of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening.

For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/music/hilltoppersmc/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3xAefKjK587pbGjy59dLrkILuEvROUCYL9POJgkvcA_KRCNYgXcCmu110 

For more information: RuFF Agility

Sport Science Camp for students in grades 7-12. Hosted by experienced faculty members from our Exercise Science program, this hands-on and engaging camp offers participants the opportunity to have their athletic abilities assessed in a supportive and educational environment. Students will be taught how to measure and evaluate their current performance while also gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance their performance and maximize their potential.

Camp details and information

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

For more information: RuFF Agility

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

For more information: RuFF Agility

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, or five during the previous school year.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate/index.php 

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, or five during the previous school year.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate/index.php 

For more information or to register: WKU Agriculture & Food Science

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, or five during the previous school year.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate/index.php 

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, or five during the previous school year.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate/index.php 

The Hilltop String Festival is an intensive program housed on the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Festival offers dedicated string players the opportunity to deepen their musical and instrumental skill through studying with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes lessons, master classes, chamber music, performance opportunities, faculty concerts, practice coaching, and musical enrichment.  

Students will receive:

• multiple individual private lessons
• daily technique class
• daily chamber music coachings
• masterclass performance opportunities
• daily musicianship training
• practice coaching
• multiple solo and chamber performances
• performance attendance

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, or five during the previous school year.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate/index.php 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

Incoming students and their families are invited to join us for a M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Webinar + Q&A on Monday, June 24th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM CT via Zoom (https://wku.zoom.us/j/97613420135) 

During this webinar, you will learn more about what to expect during M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, WKU's 5-day transition program for all new undergraduate students (August 13-17, 2024).

Learn more at www.wku.edu/masterplan. 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/ 

 A three-week residential camp held in June and July, VAMPY offers high-ability students who have completed grades 7–10 the chance to focus on one course during six class hours each weekday plus a nightly hour-long study hall. Classes are taught by highly motivated WKU faculty and high school teachers who are thrilled to have equally highly motivated students.

 https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/