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Western Kentucky University First Year applicants should have completed high school (or the equivalent). First Year applicants must submit an official transcript from their high school. First Year applicants that have earned credit hours from another college or university must submit an official transcript from those colleges or universities. In addition to official transcripts, submission of an application fee is required. Official test scores are not required but are encouraged for course placement purposes.
Western Kentucky University Transfer applicants who have earned credit hours from another college or university must submit an official transcript from the colleges or universities previously attended. While official high school transcripts are not required for transfer applicants who have earned 24 or more credit hours from another college or university, they may be requested for course placement. Additionally, while official test scores are not required, they are encouraged for course placement purposes.
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