4 Simple Steps to Get Started
Are you ready to REACH HIGHER?
Get Started in 4 Simple Steps:
Step 1
Schedule a Visit
- Take a guided tour of our campus
- Meet with an academic advisor to discuss which degree programs and course options fit your goals
- Connect with a financial aid counselor
- Call or email your campus:
- Elizabethtown | (270) 706-8870 | etown-ftknox@wku.edu
- Ft. Knox | (270) 745-2626 | etown-ftknox@wku.edu
- Glasgow | (270) 861-6900 | glasgow@wku.edu
- Owensboro | (270) 684-9797 | owensboro@wku.edu
- Somerset | (270) 861-6900 | somerset@wku.edu
- Bowling Green | (270) 745-2551 | admission@wku.edu
Step 2
Apply for Admission
- Have your transcripts ready
- Complete the WKU application for admissions early
Step 3
Explore Scholarship Opportunities
- WKU offers more scholarship dollars than ever before!
- Transfer students may qualify for a Transfer Scholarship of up to $4,000 annually!
- Freshmen scholarships for qualified first-time, first-year students start at $2,500 guaranteed for high school grads with a 3.0 GPA
Scholarships by Campus:
Step 4
Apply for Financial Aid
- Apply early!
- Applications are available online for the upcoming year October 1 - June 30
- WKU financial aid counselors can meet with you to discuss your financial needs, review potential expenses, and explain financial aid programs.
- Learn more about student financial assistance.
Get Started Today and Climb With Us!

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