Western Kentucky University Parent Guide

One of the biggest days in a child’s life is the day they move into their college residence hall for the first time.  We remember as if it were yesterday, the excitement and anticipation of driving to Bowling Green that Sunday morning.

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Dates & Events

  • WKU To 'Roll Out The Red' For Homecoming 2009

    Western Kentucky University will "Roll Out the Red" to welcome alumni and friends for Homecoming 2009 festivities Nov. 2-8. "There's no better time than Homecoming to return to WKU," said Ginny Hensley, director of Alumni Programming for the WKU Alumni Association. "Regardless of when you spent your time on campus or where you call home today, Homecoming has something special for every member of the WKU family." Homecoming week activities include reunions, pep rallies, concert, award presentations, parade and a WKU football game. "The Homecoming theme ‘Roll Out the Red' is fun, but it also symbolizes excellence, which is what WKU strives for in all aspect of campus life," Hensley said. Read More

  • WKU Honors Family Of The Year during Parent and Family Weekend

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Academics

  • Help your Student Manage Exam Expectations

    Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Many students feel stressed at exam time - having to revise a lot of information in a short amount of time and add to that not understanding course material can lead to added pressure. Some stress can be positive; helping your student stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be hurtful and unhealthy, making your student feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy. External pressures around exams can be huge – and it can be hard to deal with. Things that might help your child manage expectations: Read More

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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

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