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The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option, though ALL STUDENTS are eligible for TOP DROP (except residents of Hugh Poland Hall). 
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Hugh Poland Hall, as it is serving as a 2025 summer hall. Students with a fall 2025 room assignment in Hugh Poland Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

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Top Drop & Go timeslots are available August 1-2, 2025.

Students are required to sign up for a two-hour Top Drop & Go timeslot through the WKU Housing Portal. 

The two-hour timeslot allots for electronic door access, moving belongings into the residence hall, and leaving campus. Timeslots are separated by 20 minutes, per student, per elevator or stairwell (all halls have elevators except Bates Runner, Gilbert, McLean, and the south tower of Douglas Keen Hall - rooms X21-X42).

The deadline to sign up for a Top Drop & Go timeslot is July 25, 2025. 

Learn more: https://www.wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php 

The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option, though ALL STUDENTS are eligible for TOP DROP (except residents of Hugh Poland Hall). 
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Hugh Poland Hall, as it is serving as a 2025 summer hall. Students with a fall 2025 room assignment in Hugh Poland Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

Timeslots 

Top Drop & Go timeslots are available August 1-2, 2025.

Students are required to sign up for a two-hour Top Drop & Go timeslot through the WKU Housing Portal. 

The two-hour timeslot allots for electronic door access, moving belongings into the residence hall, and leaving campus. Timeslots are separated by 20 minutes, per student, per elevator or stairwell (all halls have elevators except Bates Runner, Gilbert, McLean, and the south tower of Douglas Keen Hall - rooms X21-X42).

The deadline to sign up for a Top Drop & Go timeslot is July 25, 2025. 

Learn more: https://www.wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php 

The Top Drop & Go move-in option allows students to drop off their belongings in their residence hall room early and return home until it is time to return to campus for the fall, avoiding the larger move-in rush. There is no extra cost for students to drop off their items early.

Eligibility 

• We highly encourage students who have conflicts with the scheduled move-in dates to utilize this option, though ALL STUDENTS are eligible for TOP DROP (except residents of Hugh Poland Hall). 
  
  
• Students MUST have received their WKU ID card prior to arriving on campus to utilize the Top Drop & Go option. The ID card will be programmed to allow door access at the residence hall front door for the allotted two-hour timeslot. 
  
  
• Top Drop and Go is NOT available at Hugh Poland Hall, as it is serving as a 2025 summer hall. Students with a fall 2025 room assignment in Hugh Poland Hall may apply for summer housing if they need to move in early. Summer housing charges are pro-rated by the night. Learn More

Timeslots 

Top Drop & Go timeslots are available August 1-2, 2025.

Students are required to sign up for a two-hour Top Drop & Go timeslot through the WKU Housing Portal. 

The two-hour timeslot allots for electronic door access, moving belongings into the residence hall, and leaving campus. Timeslots are separated by 20 minutes, per student, per elevator or stairwell (all halls have elevators except Bates Runner, Gilbert, McLean, and the south tower of Douglas Keen Hall - rooms X21-X42).

The deadline to sign up for a Top Drop & Go timeslot is July 25, 2025. 

Learn more: https://www.wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php 

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The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

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Learn more about residence hall move-in at wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

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For more information: RUFF Agility of KY

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For more information: RUFF Agility of KY

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

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For more information: RUFF Agility of KY

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WKU Faculty and Staff Convocation will begin at 10 a.m. at Van Meter Auditorium; doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

Med Center Health at WKU Health Services will host a post Faculty-Staff Convocation reception at the Commons on August 11 immediately following the convocation ceremony. Faculty and Staff are welcome to join for light refreshments to kick off the new semester!

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Looking to earn while you learn? Don’t miss our On-Campus & Part-Time Job Fair—your one-stop opportunity to explore flexible, student-friendly job options that fit around your class schedule.

Connect directly with campus departments and local employers who are hiring for part-time roles. Whether you're looking to build your résumé, gain valuable experience, or earn some extra income, this fair is designed to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. CST

Location: Downing Student Union (DSU), 1st Floor 

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The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

Students desiring to move-in for the fall semester without utilizing the Top Drop & Go or special programs move-in options can move in August 15-17, 2025. 

Learn more: wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

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Students desiring to move-in for the fall semester without utilizing the Top Drop & Go or special programs move-in options can move in August 15-17, 2025. 

Learn more: wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

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Students desiring to move-in for the fall semester without utilizing the Top Drop & Go or special programs move-in options can move in August 15-17, 2025. 

Learn more: wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

For more information: Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club

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Description: Celebrate the new semester and cool off with PCAL! Visit us at the FAC/Colonnade Lawn to get some Kona Ice and hang out with your friends. Free Kona Ice will be available for the first 200 students, so be sure to stop by!

Classes begin for the Fall 2025 semester

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Happy First Day!

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Welcome Back WKU will begin at 11 am on the South Lawn.

Swing by South Lawn to check out the Bowling Green business scene and pick up some free swag!

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For incoming AND returning Music Students! Attendance is very strongly encouraged.

Meet the Department of Music Faculty, staff, other students; hear from our Department Chair Dr. Lopes, and join us for the Student Organizations fair afterward!

We will have snacks! 

To begin immediately after the Music Student Convocation. Meet the student organizations including Delta Omicron, Sigama Alpha Iota, and Phi Mu Alpha; Music Teachers National Association, Redshirts and Treblemakers; American Choral Directors Association; and more! 

Overwatch 2 tryouts for the WKU Varsity Esports team. Scholarships are provided to all accepted players. 

For more information go to: https://wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AhNpVRy7r9OzXM

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The Hilltoppers open their 2025 home schedule against Sam Houston.

Game Theme: Fans are encouraged to wear red to support the Hilltoppers in the 6 p.m. CT season opener against the Bearkats.

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

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Rocket League tryouts for the WKU Varsity Esports team. Scholarships are provided to all accepted players.

For more information go to: https://wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AhNpVRy7r9OzXM

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The WKU Market on the Avenue is a collaborative outdoor pop-up farmers market hosted by the WKU Restaurant Group and the WKU Office of Sustainability. It offers a fun and educational experience for students, highlighting the value of shopping local while showcasing a wide variety of goods and services from community vendors. 

DiscoverFest is August 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the DSU Courtyard Lawn. Students will learn about different clubs/organizations, university departments, campus partners and community organizations that make student life and involvement possible at WKU.

Valorant tryouts for the WKU Varsity Esports team. Scholarships are provided to all accepted players.

For more information go to: https://wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AhNpVRy7r9OzXM

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Meet with Global Learning Ambassadors to learn about global learning opportunities, ask questions, receive help on the process, and more!

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

Overwatch tryouts for the WKU Varsity Esports team. Scholarships are provided to all accepted players.
 
For more information go to: https://wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AhNpVRy7r9OzXM

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Our First Steps session will cover all of your global learning options as a WKU student, where to find resources, how to get started finding the best program for you, and what the application process looks like.

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

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For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

Game Theme: The Aug. 30 matchup against North Alabama is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. CT and fans are encouraged to wear white to Houchens-Smith Stadium.

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

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For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer