Western Kentucky University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• The WKU Family

  The annual Parent and Family Weekend is a great time for WKU parents and families to meet fellow parents, WKU students, as well as WKU faculty and staff. Read More

• Parent and Family Weekend Information

• Western Kentucky University Academic Calendar

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Academics

• Student Disability Service

  SDS facilitates and coordinates support services and programs that enable students with disabilities an equal opportunity for success. Read More

• Help your Student Manage Exam Expectations

• Academic Advising and The Learning Center

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Career Planning

• Career Services Center

  Located in the Downing University Center, the Career Services Center is the place to go. Read More

• WKU, Smart Robots Partner For Unique Student Opportunity

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Health & Safety

• Student Wellness Program

  A great way to stay healthy and to relieve stress is to take part in the student wellness program! Read More

• Campus Changes

• Counseling & Testing Center

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Managing Finances

• Ask the Expert: Why Not Borrow from My 401(k) for My Daughter's College Tuition?

  By Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org Read More

• Student Financial Assistance

• The Financial Aid Secret Worth Big Bucks

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Student Life

• Big Red

  Big Red, WKU’s athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979 and will celebrate its 31st birthday in December. Read More

• Office of Diversity Programs

• Housing and Residence Life

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Tips for Parents

• Parents, from high school to college: here's what your high school student needs during the transition to college

  Now that your student is done celebrating high school graduation and ready to settle into summer, it's the best time to gather important information from high school, before it gets forgotten in the bustle of back-to-school excitement. Read More

• Your Parent Contact

• Welcome to WKU!

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Directions to campus

  Download a map with directions. Read More

• Campus Map

• Parking & Transportation Services

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College Admissions

• Scholarships for minority students

  There's a lot of money out there for African American students. Here's just a few of the many scholarships I found that available to African American students... Read More

Transition from High School

• Time for Midterms: Providing Help with Exam Stress

  There are many ways parents can help their students manage exam stress, including those that not only improve their ability to perform on the tests, but also help them stay healthy in the process.One of the first things parents can do to help their students through their exams is to make sure they don't wait until the last minute to prepare [link to article on procrastination]. Exam dates are typically set in the class syllabus and provided on the first day of class. Parents can help their student organize a schedule to stay on top of their work, and provide reminders throughout the semester to make sure they don't procrastinate. Read More