Parent & Family Resources
Parent & Family Resources
Important: What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) transfers certain privacy rights from parent to student once the student reaches 18 years of age or is enrolled in a post-secondary institution, regardless of age. This means parents no longer enjoy the same right of access they had when their student attended primary or secondary schools.
Academic Calendar
This calendar covers the entire academic year, broken into four terms: fall, winter, spring, and summer. The Academic Calendar provides a listing of all important dates, campus closings, holidays, and school breaks.
Academic Colleges
Learn more about WKU's academic colleges, requirements for admission, and available majors and minors, as well as information about the Gatton Academy, Honors College, and Graduate Studies.
Advising and Career Development Center
The Advising and Career Development Center at WKU helps students achieve success through advising, career services, tutoring, and more.
Information Technology Services
IT is WKU's one-stop shop for all questions electronics- and technology-related. Five different departments serve students with print allocation and assistance, to electronic rentals and repairs. IT's HelpDesk (ResNet to residential students) can help students with IT issues over-the-phone or via remote access.
This office provides information as well as support services concerning graduation, degree requirements, class scheduling, course inventory, and transcript services.
Student Accessbility Resource Center
The Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC) facilitates and coordinates support services and programs that enable equal opportunities for success for all students. Their services include interpreters/captioning, assistive technology, and classroom accommodations.
Study Abroad and Global Learning
The Study Abroad and Global Learning office has sent thousands of Hilltoppers abroad and provides comprehensive information about trips, course options, and financial aid.
Campus Events Calendar
Browse the entire Calendar to see all events taking place on-campus, or browse by department or organization. Search for a specific event or date!
Campus Recreation & Wellness
CRW is located in the Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center and provides quality programs, services, and facilities that enhance each individual’s opportunity for leisure, recreation, fitness, and wellness concerning their overall personal development.
Counseling Center
The WKU Counseling Center is "here to help." This office provides counseling services for students and educational programming on counseling topics to the WKU community.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students can partner with you while serving as a centralized advocacy and student success center to help your student during their time on the Hill.
Dean of Students
Health Services
The Health Services Center is a full-service primary care center with full-time physicians and nurse practitioners.
Health Services
Intramural-Recreational Sports
This office is located in the Preston Health and Activities Center which houses basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, running track, dance studio, and fitness center.
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Housing & Residence Life
Your student's home at Western Kentucky University. Learn more about campus residence halls, policies, events, and more
Housing & Residence Life
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
WKU's transition program for all first year undergraduate students.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
Parking and Transportation
Learn more about Parking Permits, download or view Parking Maps and Bus Schedules, pay citations, and learn more about WKU Transit Services.
Parking & Transportation
Student Handbook
Here you will find a printable, PDF version of the Student Handbook, which outlines the rules, regulations, and expectations of students at WKU.
View Student Handbook
University Police Department
WKU-PD employs fully-trained and certified Police Officers who patrol campus and offer dispatching services. They also offer an Escort Service to all students during nighttime hours.
Office of Student Billing & Account Services
Tuition and fees, payment options, payment plans, student refunds, tax notices, and Cashier's Office.
Student Billing & Account Services
Student Financial Assistance
Financial assistance at WKU is typically in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, tuition waivers, veteran benefits or student employment. Almost all of our students receive some type of assistance, but every situation and aid package is different.FAFSA
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.
(270) 745-2597 | parentsandfamilies@wku.edu | Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM | Join the WKU Parent & Family Portal
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