Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University requires a minimum of 120 hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. HILLTOPPERS accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, HILLTOPPERS has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

HILLTOPPERS offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: HILLTOPPERS may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At HILLTOPPERS?

HILLTOPPERS has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with HILLTOPPERS directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at HILLTOPPERS

When choosing a major, HILLTOPPERS students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at HILLTOPPERS.

Student Designed Majors

HILLTOPPERS allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

HILLTOPPERS does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at HILLTOPPERS

HILLTOPPERS offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Kentucky University

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Does HILLTOPPERS Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ HILLTOPPERS does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does HILLTOPPERS Have An Online Program?

✅ HILLTOPPERS has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does HILLTOPPERS Offer AP Credit?

✅ HILLTOPPERS offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does HILLTOPPERS Have An Honors Program?

✅ HILLTOPPERS offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at HILLTOPPERS.

Does HILLTOPPERS Require Internships?

🟨 HILLTOPPERS does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Western Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University Library

The main library on campus is the Helm-Cravens Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at HILLTOPPERS

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

HILLTOPPERS offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does HILLTOPPERS have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

HILLTOPPERS has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at HILLTOPPERS include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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