On-Campus Residencies Requirement

Important: On-Campus Residencies Requirement
(For students starting Fall 2026 or later)

Per CACREP Policy, all counseling students, including digital and residential, must attend two mandatory Counseling Skills Residencies held at WKU's Bowling Green campus. These (face-to-face) residencies are embedded within the CNS 559 Techniques in Counseling course (offered fall semester, first Friday & Saturday in November) and CNS 554 Group Counseling (offered spring semester, first Friday & Saturday in April) in addition the regular weekly meetings required within the courses.

What to Expect

Schedule: Friday afternoon/evening & all day Saturday

Requirement: Full attendance is mandatory to pass these courses and graduate.

Student Responsibility: Transportation & lodging arrangements.