Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Western Kentucky University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Western Kentucky University include Campus Activities Board, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Campus Ministries and Residence Hall Association.

The Western Kentucky University community comes together each year for Big Red's Roar (Homecoming pep rally), CAB-OOM Spring Festival and Football Tailgating.

Does Western Kentucky University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Western Kentucky University.

Western Kentucky University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Western Kentucky University students live off campus. In 2023, 36.2% of undergrads at Western Kentucky University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 63.8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Kentucky University. There are 4,942 spots available in on-campus housing for all 14,440 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,393 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Kentucky University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Kentucky University Athletics

At Western Kentucky University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western Kentucky University:

Safety at Western Kentucky University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western Kentucky University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The HILLTOPPERS campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

HILLTOPPERS offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Western Kentucky University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Kentucky University, take Interstate 65 to Bowling Green, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Nashville International airport.

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Keep Reading About Western Kentucky University

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