Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronco Nation
300,000
Perfectly
33% of undergraduates identify as historically underrepresented or international*
17,835 Total enrollment*
14,397 Undergraduates*
2,621 First-year students*
986 Transfer students*
26% of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan*
90+ study abroad programs
FIRST-YEAR PROFILE middle 50%
GPA 3.21-3.91* (4.00 scale)
WMU is test-optional for admission and test-free for scholarships.
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
89% of classes have fewer than 40 students and 77% have less than 30*
Miller Plaza is a great place for students to hang out between classes.
Broncos are empowered
You’re an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place to become your best self.
Bring out the best in young students with occupational therapy at the Kalamazoo Autism Center.
Pursue music as a professional path in Western’s world-class jazz studies program.
†WMU collected data for 3,458 graduates, of which 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education.
2021-22 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
Broncos blaze their own trail
College of Arts and Sciences
wmich.edu/arts-sciences
100+ majors and minors
Prepare for a range of careers in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
College of Aviation
wmich.edu/aviation
Career partnerships with Delta, United and others
Fast-track your career as a pilot, technician or manager through WMU’s professional network of industry leaders.
Haworth College of Business
wmich.edu/business
Experience-driven learning integrated into all core courses
Graduate with greater confidence and better job opportunities thanks to unique learning experiences that take you outside of the classroom.
College of Education and Human Development
wmich.edu/education
All undergraduates complete an internship or field experience
Benefit from a wide selection of professional career options in education, dietetics, fashion, exercise science and more.
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
wmich.edu/engineer
75 labs for hands-on learning and research
Work to design a sustainable future and explore new technologies that advance our world. Graduates have a median starting salary of $65K-75K.†
College of Health and Human Services
wmich.edu/hhs
All students take part in hands-on and clinical learning experiences
Follow a high-demand professional pathway focusing on health care, community and population health, or therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences.
College of Fine Arts
wmich.edu/finearts
400+ student performances each year
Shape the career of your dreams and learn to integrate theory and practice from faculty who are established, working artists in a vibrant arts community.
Merze Tate College
wmich.edu/merzetate
We help you explore
Enjoy the flexibility of starting college without a chosen major or changing majors as needed with personalized studies and exploratory advising.
Lee Honors College
wmich.edu/honors
2,000+ highly motivated students
Benefit from custom honors courses, extra support and advocacy from honors advisors and peer mentors, honors-focused programming, undergraduate research and creative scholarship.
†WMU collected data for 3,458 graduates, of which 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2021-22 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
The skills employers seek
WMU Essential Studies ensures you develop the knowledge and skills that employers value most, such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence. wmich.edu/essentialstudies
Broncos succeed
Western graduates are making their mark working with major brands and companies all over the world.
While earning a product design degree from Western’s Richmond Institute of Design, Bobby launched two product patents to market. After graduating, he landed a job as an industrial designer of dog toys for BARK in New York City.
—Bobby Snell, B.F.A.‘21Criminal justice studies major Jayla worked alongside Michigan State Police detectives to help crack cases through WMU’s Cold Case Program, a first-of-its-kind partnership that has garnered national media attention on the Today Show.
—Jayla Williams, B.A.‘23Broncos are winners
Football standouts Skyy Moore and Mike Caliendo, B.S.’19, M.A.’21, celebrate their Super Bowl LVII victory with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Theatre alumna Crystal LucasPerry, B.A.’10, was one of seven Broncos nominated for a 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role.
Alumni Brian Doxtator, B.B.A.‘04, and Chase Chamberlin, B.B.A.‘12, won the 2023 Kentucky Derby with their horse Mage and broke new ground with their innovative investment group Commonwealth, which allows fans to own shares of world-class racehorses.
The Western 5 to 9
Your Western experience is designed to prioritize the whole you. You’ll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom.
4,000+ concerts, plays, musicals and other campus events each year
Easily connect to personalized well-being services
The NAVIGATOR NETWORK is all about proactively supporting you. Navigators will check in with you to make sure you’re registered for classes, finding the academic and extracurricular resources you need and thriving throughout your college experience.
UWILL provides free personalized mental health services whenever and wherever you need them— 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Set your preferences, choose a therapist and immediately set up a teletherapy appointment that works for you.
500 student organizations
Students get in the spirit for Western Week.
Student
Spaces designed for you to thrive
Live your best life in distinctive, state-of-the-art gathering and living spaces. Enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options to meet your needs day and night. Stay safe, socially connected and engaged no matter where you are on campus.
Choose from traditional, suite, loft and apartment-style room options.
Recreation Center improves their health and well-being
wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
Downtime means climbing time at the Student Recreation Center.
Share some comfort food with friends in the Valley Dining Center.
Enjoy a game night with friends in the res hall.
94% of students say that using the Student
Go Broncos! 16 Division I varsity sports
Men’s: Baseball | Basketball | Football
Ice Hockey | Soccer | Tennis
Women’s: Basketball | Cross Country
Golf | Gymnastics | Soccer | Softball | Tennis
Track & Field (spring & winter) | Volleyball
# 1 in the MAC for community service hours
30 club sports
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball*
Dance | Dodgeball | Esports | Golf
Ice Hockey** | Lacrosse* | Powerlifting
Racquetball | Rugby* | Running | Sailing
Skating | Ski/Snowboard | Soccer*
Softball | Swim | Tennis | Track & Field
Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball* | Wrestling
*Men’s and Women’s
**D1 and D3
Live in the heart of the Great Lakes
Centrally located in the Great Lakes region, Kalamazoo is nestled perfectly between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour from the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline.
You can have boundless outdoor adventure, including at the Kal-Haven Trail, one of the best biking and cross-country skiing trails in the Great Lakes area. There’s always something to do with your choice of eclectic events and attractions like Art Hop, the Air Zoo museum, Gilmore Piano Festival and JumpstART weekend.
Get in the spirit at the holiday parade.
Grab a tasty treat at the Night Market.
Choose from 150+ majors wmich.edu/academics
College of Arts and Sciences
(269) 387-4350
African American & African Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business-Oriented Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry: ACS Certified
Communication Studies
Community & Regional Planning
Comparative Religion*
Criminal Justice Studies*
Data Science
Digital Media & Journalism
Earth Science
Economics: B.A., B.S.
Programs
English
Creative Writing Emphasis
• Literature & Language
• Rhetoric & Writing Studies
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Environmental Geology
Film, Video & Media Studies
French
Freshwater Science & Sustainability
Gender & Women’s Studies
Geochemistry
Geography
• Environmental Geography
Geographic Information Science
• Urban, Regional & Environmental Planning
Geology
Geophysics
General Mathematics
German
Global & International Studies
History
Hydrogeology
Integrated Science
Interpersonal
Communication
Japanese
Latin Mathematics (see General Mathematics)
Philosophy
Philosophy: Professional & Applied Ethics
Physics
Political Science
• American Public Policy
• International & Comparative Politics
Public Law Psychology*
Public & Nonprofit Administration
Public History
Social Studies
Sociology
Social Psychology
Spanish Statistics
Strategic Communication*
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Leadership & Teamwork
Media & Technology
• Public Relations
Sustainable Brewing
Sustainable Brewing: Operations
Teaching & Learning
Mathematics
Tourism & Travel
College of Aviation
(269) 964-6375
Aviation Flight Science
Aviation Management & Operations
Aviation Technical Operations
Haworth College of Business
(269) 387-5050
Accountancy
Advertising & Promotion
Business Analytics
Business Law
Computer Information Systems
Digital Marketing & eCommerce
Economics: Business Finance
Food Marketing
Human Resource Management
Leadership & Business Strategy Management (See Leadership & Business Strategy)
Marketing
Personal Financial Planning
Sales & Business Marketing
Supply Chain Management
College of Education and Human Development
(269) 387-2960
Business Education
Early Childhood Unified Education
Early Learning & Intervention
Elementary Education
Elementary Education PK-3 & TESOL K-12
Event Management
Exercise Science
Clinical/Pre-Professional
• Human Performance
• Strength & Conditioning
Family & Consumer Sciences
Teacher Education
Family Science & Human Development
• Child Development & Services
Family Studies
• Youth & Community Development
Fashion Merchandising & Design
Design & Development
• Merchandising
Industrial Technology Education
Non-Vocational
• Vocational
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Education Studies
Physical & Health Education
Special Education
Sport Management
• Recreation
• Sport Management
Workforce Education & Development
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
(269) 276-3253
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Cybersecurity*
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design Technology
Engineering Management Technology
Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering
Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive
Solid Mechanics & Structures
Paper Engineering
College of Fine Arts
(269) 387-5810
Animation (See Kinetic Imaging)
Art Education
Art History
Art: B.A., B.F.A. Programs
Arts Administration
Dance: B.A., B.F.A.
Programs
Game Art (See Kinetic Imaging)
Graphic Design: B.F.A. Program
Interior Architecture & Design
Kinetic Imaging
• Animation
• Game Art
Video Art
Multimedia Arts
Technology-Music
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
• Choral/General Secondary Education
Instrumental Secondary Education
Music Performance
• Instrumental Keyboard
• Vocal
Music Theatre
Performance: B.F.A.
Music Therapy
Music
• B.M.A. Program
Jazz Studies
Product Design Theatre
• Acting
• Design & Technical Production
• Stage Management
Video Art (See Kinetic Imaging)
College of Health and Human Services
(269) 387-7367
Health Administration
Healthcare Services & Sciences*
• Blindness & Low Vision Studies Preparation
• Clinical Practice in Health
Occupational Therapy
Preparation
• Physician Assistant Preparation
Nursing Nursing
• RN to BSN Program*
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Social Work
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Merze Tate College
(269) 387-4410
University Curriculum/ Exploratory Advising
Majors are subject to change.
*These programs are available online.
We’re
here to help
Army ROTC
(800) 968-7682
Career and Student Employment Services
(269) 387-2745
Dining
(269) 387-4844
Accelerated Programs
Western offers 36 different accelerated degree programs that allow students to take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework during their undergraduate senior year, leading to a master’s degree in as few as five years.
Aerospace Engineering (M.S.)
Applied Economics (M.A.)
Biological Sciences (M.A.), (M.S.)
Chemical Engineering (M.S.E.)
Chemistry (M.A.)
Civil Engineering (M.S.E.)
Communication (M.A.)
Comparative Religion (M.A.)
Computer Engineering (M.S.E.)
Computer Science (M.S.)
Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Data Science (M.S.)
Earth Science (M.S.)
Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.)
English (M.A.)
Exercise Science (M.S.)
Family and Consumer Sciences (M.A.)
Geography (M.S.)
Hispanic Studies (M.A.)
History (M.A.)
History: Public History (M.A.)
Industrial Engineering (M.S.E.)
Mathematics (M.A.)
Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E.)
Medieval Studies (M.A.)
Music (M.A.)
Orientation and Mobility (M.A.)
Paper and Printing Science (M.S.)
Political Science (M.A.)
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Social Work (M.S.W.)
Sociology (M.A.)
Special Education: Master Teacher (M.A.)
Statistics (M.S.)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (M.A.)
Workforce Education and Development (M.A.)
Pre-Professional Pathways
You can select from one of three unique pathways to determine a study plan in the post-graduate program of your choice.
Pre-Health Pathway
Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Dental
Pre-Forensic Science
• Pre-Medical
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Law Pathway
Pre-Secondary Education Pathway**
• Biology Chemistry
• Earth Science English
• French Geography
• German History
Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Public Health
Pre-Veterinary
• Integrated Science
Latin
• Political Science
Social Studies
• Spanish
Teaching and Learning
Mathematics
**The pre-secondary education pathway includes completion of an undergraduate content major through the College of Arts and Sciences. It will prepare you for post-baccalaureate teaching certification programs, such as the M.A. in secondary education through the College of Education and Human Development. See wmich.edu/teaching/secondary for details.
Disability Services for Students
(269) 387-2116
Diversity and Inclusion
(269) 387-6313
Global Engagement Program
(269) 387-5890
Housing and Residence Life
(269) 387-4735
Pre-Professional Programs
(269) 387-4366
Student Engagement
(269) 387-2115
Student Financial Aid
(269) 387-6000
Study Abroad
(269) 387-5890
Majors
Scholarships and costs
wmich.edu/admissions/scholarships
Western offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities, many of which are guaranteed as long as you apply for admission.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to help us determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.
Visit studentaid.gov to submit your FAFSA.
Western’s FAFSA code: 002330
ScholarshipUniverse
Admitted Broncos are encouraged to review and apply for institutional and external scholarships using WMU’s scholarship-matching tool, ScholarshipUniverse, which students can log into using their Bronco NetID and password. Most institutional scholarships open for application on Dec. 1.
Direct costs [2023-24]
*Full time, lower level (up to 15 credits) on main campus for fall and spring. Differential tuition, assessed by the Haworth College of Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Fine Arts, is not included in the rates. View details at wmich.edu/ registrar/tuition. **Housing and food figure is for a double-occupancy room in the Valley Neighborhood with the Bronco Gold meal plan.
98% OF STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED RECEIVE AID
Admissions scholarship opportunities for first-year students
As long as you meet the award’s GPA requirement and apply for admission by Dec. 15, you will receive one of the following scholarships.
Competitive scholarships
Students will be selected via a holistic application review.
Medallion
WMU’s most prestigious merit-based award for undergraduate students includes money toward tuition and fees, housing and one-time funding to cover study abroad or research. Current total value = $90,920. Visit wmich.edu/medallion for specifics.
Empowering Futures scholarships for Michigan residents
Bronco Promise Free tuition and fees for up to five years for full-time, first-year students whose family has an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and net assets below $50,000. FAFSA must be completed by July 1.
Bronco Connect 100+ housing scholarships up to $6,000 each awarded annually to full-time, undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need based on FAFSA.
Seita Scholars Program
• Available to students who have lived in foster care during their teenage years.
• 46% higher graduation rate than national average for foster care youth.
†GPA requirements are based on the cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale. Transcript GPAs that are not on a 4.00 scale will be recalculated accordingly. Scholarships are awarded based on the transcript GPA at the time of admission.
How to apply wmich.edu/apply
First-year students
1. Complete the Common App and WMU supplement
2. Ask your school counselor to submit your official high school transcript(s)
3. Check your Gold Gateway account
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email to create your Gold Gateway account. You can track your application file*, view your admission decision and see your personalized enrollment steps.
*A complete first-year student admission application includes: your Common App and WMU supplement, official high school transcript(s) and $40 application fee or waiver.
Application deadlines
Fall semester
• Dec. 15: Early Action (non-binding)
• Full consideration for all majors, scholarships.
• Priority invitation for the honors college.
• Deadline for competitive majors.
• June 1: Rolling Admission Admission to most academic programs.
Spring semester Jan. 1
Summer I session May 1
Summer II session June 15
Interested in aviation flight science or direct admission to the Bronson School of Nursing? Admission is only considered for the fall entry term. A complete application file must be received by the Early Action deadline of Dec. 15. Applicants should complete all areas of the Common App to maximize consideration. Students admitted to these programs must confirm their admission by May 1. wmich.edu/apply/competitive
Transfer studentsdents
1. Complete the WMU application
2. Submit your official transcript from each college or university attended
Application deadlines
Fall semester Aug. 15
Spring semester Jan. 1
Summer I session May 1
Summer II session June 15
Transfer student tip
Submit your application and required documents six to eight months before you intend to transfer so you can talk to an advisor and register for courses in the same time frame as current students.
Interested in aviation flight science?
Admission is only considered for the fall entry term. A complete application file must be received by Feb. 15. Applicants should complete all areas of the WMU application to maximize consideration. Students admitted to this program must confirm their admission by May 15.
wmich.edu/apply/competitive
ACT/SAT test scores
Western is test-optional for admission and is test-free for admission scholarships. You may report/submit ACT or SAT test scores, but it is not required. To have your test score used in the admission process, please provide self-reported scores on your admission application.
Western’s ACT school code: 2066
Western’s SAT (College Board) school code: 1902
Admitted student next steps
1. Confirm your admission
wmich.edu/goldgateway
Let us know that you plan to attend by confirming your admission and submitting your $100 enrollment deposit.
The enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible students when you confirm your admission in the Gold Gateway.
Preferably by May 1
2. Apply for financial aid
studentaid.gov
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered for need-based aid, including the Bronco Promise.
The FAFSA opens in December. March 1 is our priority deadline. Financial aid awarding begins in January.
Western’s federal code 002330
Student Financial Aid (269) 387-6000
3. Register for orientation
wmich.edu/orientation
All incoming domestic undergraduate students are required to participate in orientation, during which you will meet with an advisor who will assist you in registering for classes.
Registration opens early February.
4. Submit housing contract
wmich.edu/housing/newstudents
Living on campus is more than having a place to eat and sleep. It’s about making friends and achieving academic success in a supportive environment.
Registration opens early February.
We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all Indigenous peoples and their continued presence.
Office of Admissions
Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5211 USA
admissions-info@wmich.edu (269) 387-2000
wmich.edu/admissions
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