When Can I Register?
Academic advising is essential to fulfilling the teaching and learning mission of Western Kentucky University. At WKU, academic advising is required for all baccalaureate degree-seeking students until graduation. An administrative hold will prevent registration until you have met with your assigned academic advisor. Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor prior to your designated registration date.
Eligible students are encouraged to register during the priority period according to the sequence below. Students (full-time and part-time) may register on their assigned date or thereafter whenever TopNet is available. Refer to the specific term's academic calendar for important dates affecting your registration.
Winter 2025 session registration will open for all students on Monday, October 14, 2024. Winter session registration will not require advising prior to registration, although it is strongly recommended.
Spring 2025 Registration Dates
| PRIORITY REGISTRATION BEGINS THROUGH TOPNET | ||
| October 21 | Graduate Students, Seniors and Post-Baccalaureate Students (90 or more hours earned) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| G - N | October 21 | |
| O - Z | October 22 | |
| A - F | October 23 | |
| October 24 |
Special Groups | |
| TIER 1 | October 24 | |
| TIER 2 | October 25 | |
| October 28 | Juniors (60 - 89 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - K | October 28 | |
| L - Z | October 29 | |
| October 30 | Sophomores (30 - 59 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - K | October 30 | |
| L - Z | October 31 | |
|
November 1 |
Returning Freshmen (0 - 29 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - Z | November 1 | |
Summer 2025 session registration dates are as follows:
- March 3: Graduate Students
- March 4: Seniors and Post-Baccalaureate Students (90 or more earned hours)
- March 5: Juniors (60 - 89 earned hours)
- March 6: Sophomores (30 - 59 earned hours)
- March 7: Freshmen (0 - 29 earned hours)
Summer session registration will not require advising prior to registration, although it is strongly recommended.
Fall 2025 Registration Dates
| PRIORITY REGISTRATION BEGINS THROUGH TOPNET | ||
| March 24 | Graduate Students, Seniors and Post-Baccalaureate Students (90 or more hours earned) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - Z | March 24 | |
| March 25-26 | Special Groups | |
| TIER 1 | March 25 | |
| TIER 2 | March 26 | |
| March 27 | Juniors (60 - 89 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - Z | March 27 | |
| March 31 | Sophomores (30 - 59 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - Z | March 31 | |
|
April 1 |
Returning Freshmen (0 - 29 earned hours) | |
| LAST NAME | REGISTRATION DATE | |
| A - Z | April 1 | |
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