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Fax: (270) 745-6133  \nEmail: [admission@wku.edu](admission@wku.edu)  \n[Website:](Website: www.wku.edu/admissions)[ ](Website: www.wku.edu/admissions)[www.wku.edu/admissions](Website: www.wku.edu/admissions)  \nPolicies  \nWKU’s admission policy is designed to provide educational opportunities for students who have a serious commitment to continuing their formal education and reasonable prospects for academic achievement.  \nIn evaluating applications for admission, factors that may be considered include: complete and accurate information listed on the application for admission; high school performance; scores achieved on the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) (Western Kentucky University does not require students to submit the optional written portion of either the SAT or the ACT for consideration in admission to the University); post-secondary academic record, if any.  \nBy recognizing differences in interests and levels of achievement, the admissions process is the initial step in providing students with personalized counseling. An application for admission should be submitted well in advance of the term for which the student plans to enroll. Beginning freshmen should complete the application process early in their senior year in high school.  \nPre-College Curriculum  \nTo ensure a proper foundation for University study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students.  \nApplicants must be graduates of a public high school or a certified non-public high school. Applicants matriculating from a high school in Kentucky during or after 2012 must have earned 22 or more high school credits, which should include the following: 4 credits of English (English I, II, III, and IV); 3 credits of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry or Integrated Math I, II, and III); 3 credits of social studies; and 3 credits of science; ½ credit of health; ½ credit of physical education; 1 credit of history and appreciation of visual, performing arts; and 2 credits of the same foreign language.  \nIn addition to these requirements, it is recommended that students take additional high school courses in foreign languages, the arts, science, and mathematics.  \nHigh school graduates from states other than Kentucky may follow pre-college curriculum requirements (college prep courses) from their state of residence.  \nApplicants who are 21 years or older do not have to complete the Pre-College Curriculum or submit ACT/SAT scores. Active duty military, their spouses, and dependents are also not required to complete the Pre-College Curriculum, and transfer students with at least 24 semester credit hours are not required to complete the Pre-College Curriculum.  \nAdmission  \nThe Office of Admissions evaluates whether students meet the standards for admission as determined by the University. These criteria are subject to review and revision by the University at any time. Current admissions requirements are available on the Office of Admissions’ website (  [http://www.wku.edu/admissions/](http://www.wku.edu/admissions/)) .  \nStudents admitted to WKU are subject to placement in academic support programs, based on their previous academic work.  \nWKU has separate policies for admission by exception and for students with GED certificates. Students with a GED must fulfill the following requirements: fulfillment of the pre-college curriculum (unless the applicant is 21 years of age or older); be at least 16 years old; and have a 540 GED test average (if the GED was taken prior to 2014; if the GED was taken after 2014, a 164 in each subject area [656 total score] is required), and 20 composite ACT or 1020 total (math + evidence based reading and writing) SAT (unless the applicant is 21 years of age or older) . WKU will accept a 940 combined score (critical reading + math) if the","cbCaipSKOiJSwICO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipSKOiJSwICO","pdf",925919,"English","# Admission\n## Policies\n## Pre-College Curriculum\n## Admission Requirements and Exceptions\n## Other Admission Considerations - Special Approval Categories","[{\"question\":\"How does WKU evaluate applications for admission?\",\"answer\":\"The admissions policy considers complete and accurate application information, high school performance, ACT or SAT scores, and any post-secondary academic record.\"},{\"question\":\"What pre-college curriculum credits are required for Kentucky high school graduates after 2012?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must earn at least 22 high school credits, including specific counts for English, mathematics, social studies, science, health, physical education, history/visual performing arts, and the same foreign language.\"},{\"question\":\"Do applicants age 21 or older have to complete the pre-college curriculum and submit ACT/SAT scores?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants age 21 or older do not have to complete the pre-college curriculum or submit ACT/SAT scores.\"}]","Enrolling at WKU - Admission Policies & Pre-College Curriculum | PDF"]