Western Kentucky University: Acceptance Rate, Fees & Courses

Western Kentucky University Transportation has its services inside the campus. Students can avail of these services for free. 

The campus shuttle runs from Monday to Friday from 7:30A.M to 6:30 PM. It covers Parking Structure 3 to University Blvd; College Heights Blvd to Normal Street; Regents Avenue to Chestnut Street; University Blvd to Normal Street; College Heights Blvd to Avenue of Champions; Russellville Road West Lot to Parking Structure 3. 

There are separate airport shuttles for students during the spring and fall breaks for a particular amount of time. 

Other than shuttle bus services, students can commute by shared or private taxis and use the city bus services, which also have flexible timings.

• Western Kentucky University offer free academic advising to students. 
• Free tutoring is available to students facing difficulties in any subject area.
• Disability services are provided to disabled students by the university without any extra charges. 
• The university consists of intrusive peer advisors who advise the students without discrimination or bias. 
• Career counseling chambers and cells are created for students. 
• Students have 24*7 access to the university's counseling and mental health cell. Any student can take counseling without any hassle.

• The university's campus recreation and wellness department are set up for students to walk the fitness path. 
• The university has counseling chambers with qualified mental health professionals to cater to students' mental health needs. 
• The university has more than 30 sororities and fraternities around the campus where students can participate. 
• Community outreach programs mandate every university student to work for society's betterment. 
• The university has 350 registered student organizations (RSOs), ranging from Departmental, Campus Ministries, Greek, General, Honors, Intramural/Recreation, Professional, Service, and Student Representative.

Yes, on-campus accommodation is available at Western Kentucky University for students studying at the institution. 52% first year and 26% of second-year students stay at the campus. 

On-Campus Accommodation Description

• Nearly 5,000 students live and learn in our 15 residence halls and 2 apartment buildings on WKU's campus. 
• The First-Year Village includes the construction of two new residence halls, Normal Hall and Regents Hall. 
• These halls utilize space to enable deep faculty and peer engagement around important ideas that connect directly to student success and learning.
• The WKU Apartments offer premier, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with 60 or more credit hours (at the time of lease) who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.

On-Campus Accommodation Facilities & amenities 

• All full-time first- and second-year students are required to live on campus.
• Separate residence halls are available exclusively for male and female students and Coed Residence Halls.
• Students can choose Residence Halls from Community style, Suit style & Hotel-style
• Graduates can opt to stay in WKU Kentucky Street Apartments, situated on the north side of campus.
• Fully furnished apartments are available.
• Below mentioned rates are for graduate students staying in flats without a Meal plan.