WKU Parent and Family Programs

09/02/2026

WKU Parent & Family Weekend 2026
Tailgating meal tickets and t-shirts can be purchased through the WKU Parent & Family Portal. https://wku.campusesp.com/events/wku-parent-family-weekend-2026-copy

08/07/2026

WKU vs. Mercyhurst Football tickets for WKU Parent & Family Weekend are now available through Ticketmaster!

WKU vs. Mercyhurst Football tickets for WKU Parent & Family Weekend are now available through Ticketmaster! Join us on September 26, 2026 to cheer on the TOPS! If you plan to have your student sit with you, include them in your ticket purchase. WKU vs. Mercyhurst...

08/04/2026

🎉 Good news, future Hilltoppers! 🎉

There's still time to register for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan!

We've extended the registration deadline to Monday, August 17 at 4:30 PM CT, giving you another opportunity to kick off your WKU experience with confidence.

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is the best way to:
🏠 Move in early
🤝 Meet new friends
📚 Learn your way around campus
💡 Connect with faculty, staff, and campus resources
❤️ Start your first semester as a Hilltopper on the right foot

Don't miss your chance to make the most of your transition to WKU!

🔗 -Register today at https://www.wku.edu/masterplan/

07/26/2026

07/20/2026

There is less than one month left to register for WKU M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan!
Start your WKU journey before classes even begin! Participate in exciting events, make new friends and discover everything you need to feel at home on the Hill.

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan officially kicks off one month from today!

Register before August 1st to avoid a late fee! Learn more and sign up at www.wku.edu/masterplan

06/03/2026

Mark your calendars for WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2026‼️

Families, parents, friends, and fans are invited to join us September 25-26 for a fun-filled weekend of WKU spirit, campus events, and community celebration!

WKU Football will take on Mercyhurst University on Saturday, September 26, at 6 p.m.

Learn more at: https://www.wku.edu/pfw/

06/01/2026

Residence Hall move-in timeslots will be available in the WKU Housing Portal beginning TODAY, June 1!
Students can choose from three move-in options:
1. Top Drop & Go, August 7-9
2. Special Programs (M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, Honors H4, Sorority Recruitment, etc.)
3. Opening Weekend, August 20-22

🚩All move-in options require students to sign up for a move-in timeslot.
Learn more at wku.edu/housing/moveinguide/movein.php

🗓️ Save the date: Residence Hall move-in timeslots will be available in the WKU Housing Portal beginning June 1!

Students can choose from three move-in options:
1. Top Drop & Go, August 7-9
2. Special Programs (M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, Honors H4, Sorority Recruitment, etc.)
3. Opening Weekend, August 20-22

🚩All move-in options require students to sign up for a move-in timeslot.

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

04/01/2026

Reminder- TODAY (April 1) is the deadline to apply for housing & receive a timeslot to participate in first year room selection.

03/11/2026

Families - Check out this webinar and Q&A opportunity to learn how your student will select their housing assignment for 2026-2027!

Parents and families of incoming on-campus residents:
Join us for a First Year Room Selection webinar!

We'll cover everything you need to know about how your student will select their housing assignment for 2026-2027!

Join the webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT.
🔗 Register at https://wku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2bXtS7NJR9-SLB1PwR2lcA

View the recording: https://www.wku.edu/housing/apply/firstyearselection.php