Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University Life at the top is worth the climb. ⁣⁣
Climb With Us at WKU! 🔴⚪️

Apply now at wku.edu/apply. Welcome to Western Kentucky University, home of the Hilltoppers.
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WKU is the third-largest university in Kentucky located in Bowling Green, approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. WKU also has three regional campuses in Owensboro, Glasgow and Elizabethtown to serve location-based and adult learner communities. WKU academic majors include bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, certifications, and a robust selec

tion of online degree programs. WKU is home to more than one hundred academic majors and programs including journalism and broadcasting, nursing, physical therapy, ROTC, education, engineering and business. Please visit wku.edu/majors to view a complete list of WKU academic programs. The WKU Office of Admissions would be pleased to welcome you to attend a campus tour, where you may speak to personnel regarding our application and financial aid processes, learn about tuition and dorm options, visit classrooms, see our beautiful hilltop campus, and more. Message us today with any questions you may have, or you may email us at [email protected], [email protected], or send general inquiries to [email protected]. We are excited you are considering WKU to begin or continue your college education. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus! GO TOPS!

08/28/2026

A bird’s-eye view of the first week back ❤️

Get your tickets for WKU Night at the Hot Rods on Thursday, September 3! ⚾️Use promo code “WKU” for $10 tickets today an...
08/27/2026

Get your tickets for WKU Night at the Hot Rods on Thursday, September 3! ⚾️

Use promo code “WKU” for $10 tickets today and come cheer on the Hot Rods with your fellow Hilltoppers!

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/4gjyeMr

Welcome Back WKU brought students and the Bowling Green community together on South Lawn! Students enjoyed giveaways, ga...
08/26/2026

Welcome Back WKU brought students and the Bowling Green community together on South Lawn! Students enjoyed giveaways, games, free food and opportunities to connect with local businesses.

Some more first-day scenes for your feed! Campus is alive again, the sidewalks are buzzing and the fall semester is offi...
08/25/2026

Some more first-day scenes for your feed! Campus is alive again, the sidewalks are buzzing and the fall semester is officially underway.

08/25/2026
08/24/2026
08/24/2026
A new semester, a fresh start! Welcome back, Hilltoppers, let's make this one count!
08/24/2026

A new semester, a fresh start! Welcome back, Hilltoppers, let's make this one count!

08/24/2026

RED ALERT: TOMORROW ‼️‼️

First day of classes calls for Hilltopper red! Remember to wear red tomorrow and tag us in your first-day pictures! 📸

08/22/2026

Consider this your M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan highlight reel 🎬✨ From Topper Walk to Topper Fest and everything in between, the Class of 2030 made the most of their first week at WKU!

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