Western Kentucky University Parent Guide
WKU Academic Advising and Retention Center (AARC)
AARC: (270) 745-5065
TLC: (270) 745-6254
BEP: (270) 745-5632
AARC Web site
TLC Web site
BEP Web site
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Academic Advising and Retention Center (AARC) Located in the Student Success Center within the Downing University Center (DUC), the AARC provides a wide range of academic services to undergraduate WKU students to support their academic journey. While at WKU, until 90 hours are completed and an Application for Graduation is on file with the Office of the Registrar, students must meet with their academic advisor.
Beyond the coordination of academic advising activities among colleges and departments at WKU, AARC also advises Exploratory/Undeclared students toward successful completion of their general education requirements and a path toward their major(s) and/or minor(s).
The Learning Center (TLC) is a service within AARC. TLC provides tutoring, workshops, and outreach services to WKU students. Students are free to stop by TLC to study, meet with a tutor, or utilize the academically-focused computer lab. TLC helps students enhance their academic performance and sharpen their skills to be successful WKU students.
The Best Expectation Programs (BEP) are also a service of AARC. BEP teaches students the importance of positive study habits, time management, and provides academic support to help students be independent and successful learners. These academic services offer participating students the opportunity to better prepare and adapt to college life and to improve their academic skills and performance in their college course work.
