Climb Higher at a Transfer Friendly University
Transform your previously earned college credit by earning an associate or bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. Choose from a variety of degree programs, course format options, and four Kentucky campus locations. Our flexible course format options, including 100% online and partially online courses, allow you to complete your degree while balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Transfer student resources will help guide you through admission, course registration, and assignments, while transfer scholarships will make your decision to join the Hilltopper family an affordable one.
Transfer advising
Our Transfer Center advisors understand the unique needs of transfer students and welcome the opportunity to guide you toward your academic goals. Contact our advisors for information on course options, degree programs designed for transfer students, scholarship opportunities, and how to become a Hilltopper! More information is available at wku.edu/transfer. Or you can call us at 270-745-2178, email us at transfer@wku.edu, or live chat with us at wku.edu/transfer.
Transfer scholarships
Once admitted to WKU with previously earned college credit, you’ll automatically be considered for a transfer scholarship of up to $4,000 per year. (Scholarship awards are based on cumulative GPA.)
Transfer requirements
To apply to Western Kentucky as a transfer student, applicants must hold at least 24 college credits and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
