M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU's transition program for all new undergraduate students and is designed to help you smoothly transition to your new life as a Hilltopper. M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan takes place August 12-15, 2025. 

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All residence halls open at 8 AM for all new and returning students not participating in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.

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Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal beginning at 7 AM.

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The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.

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All halls close for Thanksgiving Break except Pearce Ford Tower and Center Hall.

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University closed.

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All residence halls, except Pearce Ford Tower and Center Hall.

Students in PFT who plan to stay over the break will need to opt-in to extended living housing for an additional fee to retain building access. 

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All residence halls reopen for the spring semester.

Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal.

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The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.

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Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2026-2027

During Phase 1 you can choose to stay in the same room, add a roommate, and update your housing application.

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Students Returning to On-Campus Housing for 2026-2027

During Phase 2 you can select a new room, add a roommate, join a hall waitlist, and update your housing application.

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All halls close at 6 PM for Spring Break except Pearce Ford Tower and Center Hall. 

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Spring Break - no classes. University offices are closed March 18-20.

Advanced registration is required for residents who will be moving directly into summer school housing from their Spring assignment on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Advanced registration will begin on April 1 online in the Housing Portal. Those registering early will receive their room assignment at check-in.

Students who are moving in AFTER May 8, 2026 should register at least 1 business day in advance through the Housing Portal. 

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Students living on campus during the summer will move into the summer hall.

All summer hall residents must be checked out of their spring assignment before 10 AM, Saturday, May 9. 

Summer Hall Information 

All residence halls close and residents must checkout of their rooms. 

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