Top 10 Services in the Student Resource Portal
Access these services and many more
with a single click at wku.edu/online/srp.
Bookstore
Find out which textbooks are required for your courses,
order them, and have them shipped directly to you from The WKU
Store.
Career Services Center
The Career Services Center is WKU’s one stop shop for all your career
related needs. Staff can assist you in your job search, help you
develop your career portfolio, and assist you with the
internship/co-op process. They can also help you choose a career
path based on your personal interests.
Library Resources
WKU Libraries has an extensive catalog of electronic journals and
databases, easily accessed with the click of a mouse! Searching
has been streamlined through the One-Search Box, making it even
easier to find the information you need! Other services include
interlibrary loan, individual research assistance, subject guides,
research tutorials, and more.
Online Writing Center
The Online Writing Center is available for graduate and
undergraduate students. Once you submit your paper online,
trained tutors will review the paper and provide personalized
feedback. The feedback will include an audio explanation of the
tutor’s suggestions as well as written comments. One-on-one
conferences with writing center tutors are also available.
Orientation for Distance Learners
Whether you’re a new student or simply interested in experiencing
an online learning environment to see if it’s right for you, this
orientation is a great place to start! It not only connects you with
helpful resources, but since it’s housed in Blackboard, it also
provides you with the opportunity to experience WKU’s learning
management system firsthand.
Online Community
The Online Community for Distance Learners was designed to help
you stay connected to WKU wherever you are! The
Community keeps you informed of upcoming deadlines,
registration dates, new support services, and more! To become part
of the Community, just email us at learn.online@wku.edu. Please
include your WKU student ID number in your email.
Online Tutoring
Online Tutoring is available for undergraduate students in more than
200 subject areas through The Learning Center at WKU. Whether
you’re a distance learner or you just feel like working on your courses
from the comfort of your own space, online tutoring sessions provide
quality academic assistance for a variety of classes.
Social Networking
Our office provides several ways for distance learners to get to know
one another and stay up-to-date on the latest distance learning
news. Opportunities include the Online Community, Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, and a quarterly newsletter. Just click our “Stay
Connected” tab in the Student Resource Portal (SRP) to learn more.
Technology Support
Access discounted software and online tutorials on a variety of
topics, including Blackboard, Email, and TopNet. Assistance is
available via live chat, phone, or by submitting an online help
request.
Testing Services
All on-demand courses, and many semester-based web courses,
require proctored exams. The DL Testing Center provides this service
at locations around the world.
Connect with support services designed to help
you succeed, including free organizational tools,
online workshops, and time management tips at
the Student Resource Portal: wku.edu/online/srp.
Resource Guide
As a WKU student, you have access to support services designed to help you succeed in your distance program. Services include an online
orientation, library tutorial, an online writing center, and online tutoring, just to name a few.
It is our goal to help you stay informed and provide you with the resources you need as a distance learner. There are several ways you can stay
connected, including the Online Community for Distance Learners, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and a quarterly newsletter for distance students.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding distance learning
at WKU or suggestions of how we may better serve you,
we would love to hear from you!
Call: 270-745-5173 or
888-4WKUWEB
Email: learn.online@wku.edu
Visit: wku.edu/online/srp
WKU is a regionally accredited university.
Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education and upon request
provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo