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Public Research University in Bowling Green, KY. Operating on a semester system.

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Bowling Green, KY
17K+ students
@wku.edu

17K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

23

Housing Buildings

Life in Bowling Green for Western Kentucky University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bowling Green.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

City Transportation

Public Transit

SCT Bus System

Nearest Airports

Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59.5°F

Avg Snowfall

5.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Dining Locations

Fresh Food Company

closed

Downing Student Union

All-you-care-to-eat dining; vegan, vegetarian, allergen-friendly options available

Redzone

closed

Downing Student Union Food Court, next to Pearce Ford Tower

Chick-fil-A

closed

Downing Student Union Food Court

Steak ‘n Shake

closed

Downing Student Union Food Court

Eiffel Pizza

closed

Bates Runner Hall

Einstein Bros. Bagels

closed

DaVinci’s

closed

Snell Hall

Topper Grind

closed

Gordon Ford College of Business

Student Facilities

Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center

1:00pm-8:00pm

Services: Fitness Center, Natatorium/Pool

Parking and Transit

Hub Lot

surface • available

Public parking via ParkMobile app, across from Cherry Hall

Diddle South Pay Lot

surface • available

Pay spaces in front of Diddle Arena

Regents Drive

surface • available

Public parking pay lot

PFT Loop

surface • available

Public parking pay lot

Chestnut Street North

surface • limited

Premium zones FS5 (faculty/staff) and C2 (commuter students); no faculty/staff permits in C2

Parking Structure 1 (PS1)

garage • limited

Permit required; may be reserved for events

Parking Structure 2 (PS2)

garage • limited

Permit required; reserved for events on certain dates like March 1st-10th

Parking Structure 3 (PS3)

garage • available

Behind Creason Lot; EV charging station; alternate parking option

Campus News

Latest updates from Western Kentucky University

Safety Reminder

For immediate assistance, contact WKU Campus Safety at 745-2548.

Start of the Spring 2026 Semester on the Hill

President welcomes faculty and staff back to campus for the spring semester starting January 20, 2026.

Jan 20, 2026

WKU Releases Renderings for First Facility in Multi-Year Student Housing Initiative

WKU released renderings for a new 1,000-bed residential complex as Phase 1 of Elevate WKU housing plan.

Feb 20, 2026

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Western Kentucky University

2026 Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts

Kentucky Museum

Exhibit showcasing the trades, customs, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades, preserving the cultural heritage of the region. The KY Museum is free and open to the public Weds-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Van Meter Auditorium

Performance event. Tickets: $12, no reserved seating.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Western Kentucky University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

Showing 19 of 19 known dorm and housing options.

Barnes Campbell Hall

Bates Runner Hall

Room types: apartment

Center Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: queen room

Douglas Keen Hall

Room types: double

Gilbert Hall

Room types: double

Hilltopper Hall

Hugh Poland Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: double

McCormack Hall

Room types: double

McLean Hall

Room types: double

Meredith Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: double

Minton Hall

Capacity: 406

Room types: double

Munday Hall

Room types: double

Normal Hall

Room types: double

Pearce Ford Tower (PFT)

Room types: double, private (1.4x double rate)

Regents Hall

Room types: double

Rodes Harlin Hall

Room types: double

Rodes-Harlin Hall

Room types: double

Southwest Hall

Room types: double

Zacharias Hall

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@wku.edu

Official Website

Visit Website →

Current Term: Spring Semester 2026

Start: January 20, 2026

End: May 8, 2026

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