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Campus Tour
Kentucky Museum is one of Campus Tour.

1. Kentucky Museum

1401 Kentucky St (14th Avenue), Bowling Green, KY
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The official WKU Welcome Center is located inside The Kentucky Building which also houses the Kentucky Museum. Visit the Welcome Center to view a presentation and embark on your official campus tour!

The Valley is one of Campus Tour.

2. The Valley

Bowling Green, KY
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This area formerly known as the “Valley of the Dolls” houses three residence halls, Gilbert, McCormack and Rodes-Harlin. "The Valley" used to house all female halls, but McCormack is now a male hall.

Pioneer Log Cabin is one of Campus Tour.

3. Pioneer Log Cabin

Bowling Green, KY
Non-Profit Organization · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The Pioneer Log Cabin was constructed in the mid-1930s to commemorate and interpret Kentucky's pioneer life and once served as the childhood home of film director John Carpenter, a WKU grad.

PS1 / Facilities Management is one of Campus Tour.

4. PS1 / Facilities Management

Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The WKU Police Department is found on the bottom floor of Parking Structure Number 1. Our campus police department at WKU is a fully licensed and accredited law enforcement agency.

E.A. Diddle Arena is one of Campus Tour.

5. E.A. Diddle Arena

Ave of Champions (at University Blvd), Bowling Green, KY
College Basketball Court · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: WKU's E.A. Diddle Arena is in its 50th year of operation in 2012-13, and serves as the home of Hilltopper and Lady Topper basketball, and Lady Topper volleyball. Students get in free to all games!

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium is one of Campus Tour.

6. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Football Field · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Smith Stadium is home to WKU's Div. 1A Hilltopper Football Team and is host to Sun Belt Conference rivals. Smith Stadium is entering into its 45th year of operation in 2012.

WKU Charles M. Ruter Track & Field Complex is one of Campus Tour.

7. WKU Charles M. Ruter Track & Field Complex

Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Track · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Completed in May 2008 at a cost of $2.5 million, the complex houses a number of amenities to give Hilltopper athletes, as well as the local community a facility for practice and competition.

Paul C. Orberson Baseball Clubhouse is one of Campus Tour.

8. Paul C. Orberson Baseball Clubhouse

University Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Baseball Diamond · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The 4,200 sf clubhouse features coach's offices, a 250 sf equipment room, a locker room and a players lounge. The clubhouse has an on-site training room for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Nick Denes Field is one of Campus Tour.

9. Nick Denes Field

428 University Boulevard (at Creason), Bowling Green, KY
College Baseball Diamond · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: WKU has put nearly $3 million into enhancements at Nick Denes Field. Among the most noticeable changes include a press box, indoor hitting facility, and a clubhouse that opened in 2010.

WKU Softball Complex is one of Campus Tour.

10. WKU Softball Complex

1793-1797 Creason St, Bowling Green, KY
College Stadium · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The WKU Softball Field, built in conjunction with the soccer field, was part of a $1.2 million development to create one of the finest softball facilities in the conference and region.

Zacharias Hall is one of Campus Tour.

11. Zacharias Hall

1755 Normal St (Zacharias Hall), Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 4 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Zacharias Hall is a 3-story residence hall that is arranged in suites where two rooms share a bathroom. "Zach" houses 206 upperclass men and women and is located on the south end of campus.


Meredith Hall is one of Campus Tour.

12. Meredith Hall

1755 Normal St (University Dr), Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Meredith Hall is a 3-story residence hall that is arranged in suites where two rooms share a bathroom. Meredith houses 188 upper class sorority women and is located on the south end of campus.

Douglas Keen Hall is one of Campus Tour.

13. Douglas Keen Hall

1776 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Douglas Keen is a split-level residence hall that underwent a significant renovation in 2008. Keen houses 353 men and is located on the south end of campus across from the baseball field.

PFT Tower Food Court is one of Campus Tour.

14. PFT Tower Food Court

1766 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Cafeteria · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Between Keen Hall and PFT, you will find a food court that serves the bottom of the Hill. Inside is a Burger Studio, an Edy’s Ice Cream Shop, a convenience store, and a Popeye’s Chicken.

Pearce Ford Tower is one of Campus Tour.

15. Pearce Ford Tower

1766 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 7 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: "PFT" is a 27 story, co-ed residence hall located on the south end of campus. This landmark hall was built in 1970 and is the tallest residence hall in Kentucky.

Hugh Poland Hall is one of Campus Tour.

16. Hugh Poland Hall

1756 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Poland Hall was built in 1969 and is located on the south end of campus right next to the Preston Health and Activities Center. Poland houses 400 women.

Barnes Campbell Hall is one of Campus Tour.

17. Barnes Campbell Hall

419 Regents Ave (Normal St), Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Barnes Campbell is a 9-story residence hall that houses 384 men. Barnes is located on the south end of campus across from the Preston Health and Activities Center.

Bemis Lawrence Hall is one of Campus Tour.

18. Bemis Lawrence Hall

429 Regents Ave, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 4 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Bemis Lawrence is a nine-story residence hall that houses 384 women. It is located on the south end of campus next to Barnes Campbell hall and across from the Health Services Building.

Doctoral Studies & Applied Research is one of Campus Tour.

19. Doctoral Studies & Applied Research

Normal Drive, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home to WKU's first doctoral program, the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program, which is currently beginning it's 9th semester of student work.

WKU Health Services is one of Campus Tour.

20. WKU Health Services

Normal Dr (at Regents Ave), Bowling Green, KY
College and University · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: A full-service clinic with board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners. Equipped to service students and WKU Faculty and Staff members and their families with a wide range of health services.

21. Preston Health & Activities Center

7.8
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
Gym · 14 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The Preston Center offers students, faculty, and staff one of the finest recreational sports facilities in the country. A 14,000 square foot Fitness Center addition was opened in the Spring of 2010.

Guthrie Tower and Courtyard is one of Campus Tour.

22. Guthrie Tower and Courtyard

Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY
College Quad · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Built in the memory of friend of WKU, Lowell Guthrie's brother, Robert Guthrie, who was killed in the Korean War, as well as all of those who have lost their lives fighting for their country.

Mass Media & Technology Hall (MMTH) is one of Campus Tour.

23. Mass Media & Technology Hall (MMTH)

Normal Dr, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 15 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This $18.3 million facility houses our award winning School of Journalism and Broadcasting, including Photo, Print, & Broadcast, and advertising, public relations, mass communication, and film majors.

Gary A Ransdell Hall is one of Campus Tour.

24. Gary A Ransdell Hall

Normal Dr (Regents Ave), Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Named for our current university president, Ransdell Hall houses the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Educational Resource Center and counseling programs. It is a LEED certified building.

Academic Complex is one of Campus Tour.

25. Academic Complex

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home to the College of Health and Human Services, the Academic Complex also houses one of our two campus radio stations and WKYU, our public TV broadcasting station.

Downing Student Union is one of Campus Tour.

26. Downing Student Union

Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 11 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: WKU's main student center "DUC" is currently undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation. Slated to reopen in 2014, the building will house food services, Student Activities offices and more.

Centennial Mall is one of Campus Tour.

27. Centennial Mall

Avenue of Champions (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Quad · No tips or reviews
Southwest Hall is one of Campus Tour.

28. Southwest Hall

1587 Normal St, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Southwest houses 300 upper class men and women on three floors and is located in the center of campus on the Charles Keown Plaza.

Northeast Hall is one of Campus Tour.

29. Northeast Hall

1575 Normal St, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Northeast houses 300 upper class men and women on three floors and is located in the center of campus on the Charles Keown Plaza.

Bates Runner Hall is one of Campus Tour.

30. Bates Runner Hall

1520 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 1 tip

WKUWKU: Bates Runner is a three-story residence hall that houses 147 upper class men and women who are in the Honors College and is located in the middle of campus across from Downing University Center.

The Bate Shop at WKU is one of Campus Tour.

31. The Bate Shop at WKU

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Bookstore · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The Bate Shop is located on the end of Bates Runner Hall and serves as a convenience store for students.

McLean Hall is one of Campus Tour.

32. McLean Hall

1520 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Residence Hall · 1 tip
Grise Hall is one of Campus Tour.

33. Grise Hall

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home to the Gordon Ford College of Business that houses majors such as marketing, accounting, finance, management, economics, and computer information systems. (awesome Hill elevator shortcut too)

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky is one of Campus Tour.

34. Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky

1509 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
High School · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Florence Schneider Hall is home to students enrolled in the Gatton Academy for Mathematics & Science in Kentucky, an early college entry program for advanced high school juniors and seniors.

Craig Alumni Center - WKU Alumni Association is one of Campus Tour.

35. Craig Alumni Center - WKU Alumni Association

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This building once served as the home of our first president, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. It will house the WKU Alumni Association until January 2013 when the new Augenstein Alumni Center opens.

Chandler Memorial Chapel is one of Campus Tour.

36. Chandler Memorial Chapel

College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College and University · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This non-denominational chapel holds up to 80 people, and offers a place for worship, wedding and memorial ceremonies and a place for alumni to place their ashes if they so choose.

Wetherby Administration Building is one of Campus Tour.

37. Wetherby Administration Building

Alumni Dr (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The office of University president, Dr. Gary Ransdell, as well as several vice presidents’ offices, and our Office of Graduate Studies and Research are all housed within this building.

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) is one of Campus Tour.

38. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC)

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Arts Building · 8 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: FAC houses Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies, the Communication Department, the Music Department, the Art Department, Folk Studies & Anthropology, and some Theatre classes.

Raymond Cravens Library is one of Campus Tour.

39. Raymond Cravens Library

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Library · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: In addition to housing almost one million books on the 4th-9th floors, the Cravens library is also the temporary home to the office of Student Activities and Organizations during the DUC renovation.

Helm-Cravens Library is one of Campus Tour.

40. Helm-Cravens Library

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Library · 12 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The Margie Helm Library is a law and reference library with a 120 terminal computer lab open to student use during the library’s hours of operation. A Java City coffee shop is there as well.

William "Gander" Terry Colonnade and Amphitheatre is one of Campus Tour.

41. William "Gander" Terry Colonnade and Amphitheatre

1906 College Heights Blvd (at WKU), Bowling Green, KY
College Quad · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: FAC was built where WKU's football stadium used to be located. Years ago, the Hilltoppers played all sports at the top of the Hill, therefore earning the name of the Hilltoppers!

Potter Hall is one of Campus Tour.

42. Potter Hall

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Includes the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Billing and Student Affairs. Very important building where all the magic happens! They say it's haunted too! http://www.wku.edu/ghosts

Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex is one of Campus Tour.

43. Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The CEC is a community partnership that provides services to the community including: Acquired Brain Injury Resource Program, Early Childhood Center and the Kelly Autism Program and more.

Augenstein Alumni Center is one of Campus Tour.

44. Augenstein Alumni Center

Bowling Green, KY
College and University · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This new Alumni Center will open in January 2013!

Van Meter Hall is one of Campus Tour.

45. Van Meter Hall

7.7
1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Auditorium · 6 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Built in 1911, Van Meter is the oldest building on campus and houses a 1,000 seat auditorium used for a variety of activities including concerts, recitals and plays.

Gordon Wilson Hall is one of Campus Tour.

46. Gordon Wilson Hall

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Arts Building · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home of the WKU Theatre and Dance Department, a cutting edge program with many high profile graduates including Michael Rosenbaum who most notably played Lex Luthor on the TV show Smallville.

Garrett Conference Center is one of Campus Tour.

47. Garrett Conference Center

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 8 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home to a basement food court, a Subway and temporary home to the WKU Store, Postal Services and WKU Restaurant & Catering while DUC is under construction.

Cherry Hall is one of Campus Tour.

48. Cherry Hall

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 11 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The official top of the Hill is named after our first president, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. Houses English, History and Philosophy departments and is a sure stop for any visitor to campus.

College High Hall is one of Campus Tour.

49. College High Hall

1906 College Heights Blvd (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Math Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This former high school (thus the name) has been home to the Ogden College of Science and Engineering offices and classrooms since its renovation in 2010.

Faculty House is one of Campus Tour.

50. Faculty House

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: A former student center on campus in the 1920's, today the Faculty House is a meeting point for faculty members and for special events.

Industrial Education Building is one of Campus Tour.

51. Industrial Education Building

Normal Drive (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Engineering Building · 2 tips and reviews
Sofia-Downing International Center is one of Campus Tour.

52. Sofia-Downing International Center

Normal Drive, Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This building was the President’s home from 1966 to 1979. Now it serves as our International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Center, which houses our international programs

Environmental Sciences & Technology Building is one of Campus Tour.

53. Environmental Sciences & Technology Building

1906 College Heights Blvd #31066, Bowling Green, KY
College Science Building · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: "EST," Built in 1975 this building is home to all of your earth sciences such as geology, geography, meteorology, and agriculture.

Hardin Planetarium is one of Campus Tour.

54. Hardin Planetarium

Normal Drive (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Built in 1967 and used for astronomy shows and academic pursuits, this building is used by the astronomy program for labs and also features presentations that are free and open to the public.

Engineering and Biological Sciences Building is one of Campus Tour.

55. Engineering and Biological Sciences Building

Normal Drive (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Science Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Houses the mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering programs and the University’s biotechnology and biodiversity centers. Robotics and engineering bays are also located inside this building.

Thompson Complex Central Wing is one of Campus Tour.

56. Thompson Complex Central Wing

State St (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Science Building · 7 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Thompson Complex Central Wing, which was built in 1967 and named for WKU’s third president, Kelly Thompson, houses lecture and lab facilities for physics, astronomy, and chemistry.

Snell Hall is one of Campus Tour.

57. Snell Hall

State Street (at Western Kentucky University), Bowling Green, KY
College Science Building · 4 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Snell hall was built in 2010 and houses classrooms, lecture rooms, instructional labs and research labs for chemistry, biology and our computer science department. Also DaVinci's Pizza! Yum!

President's Residence is one of Campus Tour.

58. President's Residence

Chestnut Street. (Regents Ave.), Bowling Green, KY
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: This historic home of WKU's President is used for various events where Dr. Gary Ransdell and his wife Julie graciously host student and campus and community gatherings.

WKU South Campus is one of Campus Tour.

59. WKU South Campus

2355 Nashville Rd (1906 College Heights Blvd.), Bowling Green, KY
College Academic Building · 7 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Home to the South Campus Academic Wing and the Knicely Conference Center, WKU's South Campus building has classroom space, testing centers, a bookstore and more.

Knicely Conference Center is one of Campus Tour.

60. Knicely Conference Center

2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Convention Center · 3 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: The premiere location for campus and community events in Bowling Green, KY, the Knicely Conference Center hosts events ranging from weddings and conferences to the annual SOKY Book Fest.

Parking & Transportation is one of Campus Tour.

61. Parking & Transportation

578 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY
College and University · 5 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: WKU's "PTS" building is where students can go to purchase parking passes, pay parking tickets or obtain visitor passes.

Western Kentucky University - The Center for Research & Development is one of Campus Tour.

62. Western Kentucky University - The Center for Research & Development

2413 Nashville Rd Ste B8 (Campbell Lane), Bowling Green, KY
University · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Houses the Applied Physics Institute, the Institute for Combustion Science & Environmental Technology and many offices where students participate in hands-on innovative research projects.

WKU Intramural Complex is one of Campus Tour.

63. WKU Intramural Complex

2460 Fitzgerald Industrial Drive, Bowling Green, KY
College Gym · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: Comprised of 24 acres that are home to four softball fields, seven flag football fields, two soccer fields, two lacrosse fields, and one rugby pitch.

WKU Sustainability Farm is one of Campus Tour.

64. WKU Sustainability Farm

406 Elrod Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Farm · 2 tips and reviews

WKUWKU: A 780-acre full-working, student run farm that includes a vineyard, greenhouses, horse stables, cattle farm and the WKU Ag Expo Center used for rodeos and livestock shows.