2016-17 viewbook by WMU Student Affairs

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Residence Life 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5312

PAID WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

WMU

Housing

Guide 2016-17 Academic year

Residence Life (269) 387-4735 | (269) 387-4786 fax rl-info@wmich.edu wmich.edu/housing WMU explore the possibilities

Residence hall profiles

Living learning communities

Life @ WMU

Eating on campus

Student services and parent information

WMU Dining Services (269) 387-4844 | (269) 387-3463 fax wmich.edu/dining Students requesting disability related accommodations with respect to housing should contact: Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116 (269) 387-2120 (TTY) (269) 387-0633 (Fax) wmich.edu/disabilityservices

wmich.edu/housing

Signing up for housing is as easy as 1-2-3 on page 24.

wmich.edu/housing

WMU RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS VALLEY II

VALLEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

VALLEY I

VALLEY III

1 4 2 New Valley Dining Center Opening Fall 2016

7. Goldsworth Valley Apartments

Residence Life

Eldridge/Fox Harrison/Stinson Garneau/Harvey Eicher/LeFevre Ackley/Shilling Britton/Hadley

A. NEW Valley Dining Center

CENTER

WESTERN HEIGHTS

8. Henry 9. Western Heights West 10. Western Heights East

B. Hoekje/Bigelow Dining

BIG 4

WEST

LITTLE 3 13 E

FALL 2016

Close to: Intramural Fields Tennis Courts Sindecuse Health Center Haworth College Schneider Cafe´ Goldsworth Valley Pond

Close to: Bernhard Center Ellsworth Hall Recreation Center Tennis Courts Sangren Hall Flossie’s Cafe´ Bernhard Cafe´ Sindecuse Health Center

16 16. Spindler Hall

SOUTH 11. Ernest/Smith Burnham 12. Draper/Siedschlag 13. French/Davis/Zimmerman 14. Elmwood Apartments

Close to: Waldo Library Recreation Center Reed Field House Waldo Stadium Chemistry Building Miller Auditorium

C. Burnham Dining D. Draper Carryout E. Bistro3 Dining

15. Western View and Community Center

KEY Close to: Miller Auditorium Richmond Center Dalton Center Off-campus Retail Lawson Arena

Residence Halls 17. Stadium Drive Apartments Closed for renewal Re-opening fall 2016

WMU’s housing sign up process for fall 2016 starts on February 2, 2016. Once the system goes live, you can apply at any time. Review this book to choose what hall and meal plan you want. Inside there’s information about all the choices you have including a description of the halls, learning communities and meal plans.

Apartments Dining Rooms Construction REV. 10-30-15

View online at

wmich.edu/students/neighborhoods

Signing up for housing is as easy as 1-2-3

Residence Life (269) 387-4735 | (269) 387-4786 fax rl-info@wmich.edu wmich.edu/housing

Visit the GoWMU housing channel online. Complete the housing and dining application. You will need your Bronco NetID and password. Room assignments will be emailed to your WMU email account in June.

WMU Dining Services (269) 387-4844 | (269) 387-3463 fax wmich.edu/dining

Academic year 2016-17

Feb. 2, 2016 Housing sign up

May

June

July

starts at 9 a.m. EST.

Apply for campus housing. Earlier is better, and no deposit required.

May 15 is the last day for roommate requests and living learning communities.

Room assignments emailed to student’s WMU account.

Roommate notification and move-in information emailed to student’s WMU account.

Residence Life The mission of Residence Life is to foster a residential experience that engages individuals as students, community members and learners through academic support, civic responsibility and personal development. We believe in: • Building better students • Building better people • Building better communities • Building better experiences

For sign up details and advice, see page 24.

Students requesting disability related accommodations with respect to housing should contact: Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116 (269) 387-2120 (TTY) (269) 387-0633 (Fax) wmich.edu/disabilityservices

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Shayla Sophomore Southfield, MI Major: Chemical Engineering “The thing I like most about living on campus is the environment. I met the people who are going to be my friends for the rest of my life here.”

residential Neighborhoods

Explore the WMU housing possibilities

Valley Residence halls, Goldsworth Valley Apartments

Center

Living in the residence halls is more than just having a place to sleep. You get a strong foundation for your WMU experience and some advantages your off-campus counterparts don’t experience.

West Western View Apartments

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South Residence halls, Elmwood Apartments, Stadium Drive Complex

Residence hall students: • Form closer friendships with a wider variety of people • Get more involved in campus and community activities • Feel more a part of the campus community • Are more likely to make better grades • Interact with faculty more frequently • Have easy access to academic support services • Are more likely to graduate • Have a greater satisfaction of their undergraduate experience

Residence halls including Western Heights

WMU Residence Life offers a variety of residential neighborhoods and housing options for students who choose to live in the heart of campus. Most new students live in the residence halls, and campus apartments offer choices for upper-level, transfer and graduate students, as well as students with families. Each neighborhood offers something unique, so finding the perfect fit is easy.

How to choose where to live Explore Residential Neighborhoods wmich.edu/housing/neighborhoods What to base your decision on varies from person to person. Each hall has different amenities and special features, so some things to consider are: • Proximity to class, computer lab, recreational facilities and food • House, suite-style or traditional community with shared bath • Learning communities • Hall amenities Most residence halls are “doubles” with two people sharing a room. Other rooms types are: Triples: Burnhams, Draper, Davis, French, Henry, Siedschlag and Zimmerman halls. Quads: Burnhams, Draper and Siedschlag halls. Quads have two double rooms connected by a common living room. 13 residence halls with a variety of living styles 4 unique apartment complexes 4 meal plans 15 living learning communities LLCs 9 LLCs with an academic college 4 bring people together with common interests connection 2 for transfer students 2 | wmich.edu/housing | Residence Life | 2016-17

VALLEY

Neighborhood

• Large, coed halls • Suites where two student rooms share a connecting bathroom • Picturesque, peaceful setting • Close to the Intramural Fields, Goldsworth Valley Pond and business and education colleges

Center

CENTER

Neighborhood

• Buildings focus on creating community • Single sex houses/floors in co-ed halls • Henry Hall students share semiprivate bathrooms on each floor • Western Heights has centrally private bathrooms in each house • Close to the Bernhard Center, Student Recreation Center and Sangren Hall

Leah Junior Northville, MI Major: Geology “The friendships and networks you create are long-lasting and some of the most important ones you make in your life. The amount of opportunities that are given to you in the halls are endless and extremely beneficial.”

South

SOUTH

Neighborhood

• Larger rooms and smaller communities • A good mix of first-year and upper-level students in each hall • Burnhams and Draper/Siedschlag halls are single-sex floors with semi-private bathrooms • Davis, French and Zimmerman halls are for upper-level and nontraditional students. Floors are co-ed, and rooms in the complex are suite-style or have a private bathroom • Close to academic buildings, Waldo Library, Bernhard Center and Student Recreation Center

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Explore housing

Valley

Each residence hall has… • Wireless Internet available throughout the hall and in student rooms • High-speed Ethernet in student rooms • A campus dining center or Carryout option for food is just a short distance away. Campus dining centers are also wireless • A game room, lounges, study room, laundry room, kitchen and vending areas • Free digital cable • Security systems for accessing the hall and residential areas • A smoke-free campus environment • Student parking close to the buildings, and bus stops in front of most halls • A front desk open evenings and weekends that provides mail service, campus information and equipment rentals like vacuums • Staff members living in the hall to assist with building community, planning activities, safety and security of the hall, and meeting individual needs of students • A hall office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with access to a professional staff member

Each residence hall comes with the basics. You are encouraged to make your room your own, adding personal items or carpeting to decorate it. Most halls have loftable furniture, which means that the beds can be raised or lowered to create alternate furniture layouts to better utilize space.

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Hall profiles

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Ackley/Shilling – Valley I

Britton/Hadley – Valley I

Ackley/Shilling residents are a lively group so there is always an event or social networking opportunity happening in the hall. Residents can always find study buddies, workout partners or just someone with whom you can grab a meal.

Britton/Hadley is a community of students who love where they live. Students can often be found in the lobby and lounges socializing, doing homework or simply relaxing. Students like to get involved with working the front desk and the Leadership Council.

• Coed with male, female suites • Coed with male, female suites Learning communities Learning communities • Shilling Transfer Hall • Shilling Transfer - Honors • Sustainability Community

• Education and Development Community • Spectrum House

Special features Special features • Fitness room • Mug Shots Coffeehouse • Work space with drafting tables and sewing machines

Eicher/LeFevre – Valley II

Garneau/Harvey – Valley II

Garneau/Harvey is a predominantly first-year student environment, housing an energetic community of individuals looking to explore all WMU has to offer. Students opting out of the meal plan can cook in one of the hall’s two kitchens.

• Coed with male, female suites

Eicher/LeFevre residents like to enjoy time playing ping pong, air hockey or pool in the hall’s game room or spending time working out in the hall’s weight room facility. The hall has a strong Leadership Council and active floor community environments. Coed with male, female suites

Learning communities

• Magellan House • Science Scholars

• Health Professionals Community Special features

Special features • •

• No meal plan required

Fitness room Tutoring in the hall

Campus Dining Center locations CENTER Neighborhood Dining

Hoekje/Bigelow Dining Center

valley Neighborhood Dining

Valley Dining Center

SOUTH

Neighborhood Dining Bistro3, Burnhams and Draper/Siedschlag Carryout

Eat in any Dining Center regardless of where you live. Each Center offers different menus and food venues.

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Eldridge/Fox – Valley III

III

Eldridge/Fox residents have a strong academic drive, a desire to fully experience WMU, and a loyalty to one another. A friendly place to gather with students who are striving in their chosen fields, Eldridge/Fox provides opportunities for students to gain experiences that will help propel them to success.

Valley

VALLEY

Neighborhood

Valley I

Valley II

III

Valley III

Hall profiles

• Coed with male, female suites Learning communities • • • •

Engineering House Engineering House - Honors Honors Community Honors STEM and Health Professionals

Special features • Computer lab • Student Success Center (tutoring) • Students can build their own lofts

Harrison/Stinson – Valley III

III

Harrison/Stinson is a vibrant and lively community. Residents are highly involved and active in their environments. The building creates a welcoming and fun atmosphere while also supporting students in their chosen majors. • Coed with male, female suites Learning communities

BED

Valley I, Valley II, Valley III Bedroom 12´ x 12´ 2˝, Entrance 5´5˝ x 6´ 1˝

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DESK DESK

BED

CLOSET

• Fitness room • Tutoring in the hall • Corporate lounges

DESK

Special features

DESK

• Business Community • Business Community - Honors

Transfer students can live anywhere on campus, but those who live in our transfer learning communities love it. They have all the conveniences of living on campus plus the benefit of living with others who can relate to the transfer student experience.

Tailored for transfer students

WMU’s two transfer communities focus on easing your transition to campus with activities to connect you with other students and the University. Since each community is in a different hall, you can mix and match building styles and amenities to find the place that’s right for you. • Shilling: suite-style rooms, single room at a discounted rate, 21 credit hours and above • Tenzing House and Davis Hall: room with private bath, junior status or 21+ • Tenzing House and French Hall: suite-style rooms, sophomore status or above

Residence hall transfer communities wmich.edu/housing/transfer

For students in science, technology, engineering and math majors, you can opt to be on the Shilling STEM transfer floor.

WMU apartment opportunities wmich.edu/housing/options/apartments

New Valley Dining Center • Contemporary university dining • Restaurant style environment • Fresh food prepared in front of guests • Located in the scenic Valley Residential Neighborhood

Artist Rendering

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Western Heights Western Heights is a social environment where residents create strong bonds within each house. Houses average 36 residents, and each hosts events catered to the needs of the community. The unique building design facilitates meeting others and forming social connections.

Center

CENTER

Neighborhood

Hall profiles

• Male, female houses, with three houses making up a coed floor; • Centrally-private bathrooms Special features • Air conditioned • Kitchen, living room and study nook in each house

DESKS

BED

CLOSET

henry CLOSET

BED

Henry is a great community located right in the middle of campus. Residents are a diverse group of individuals who are social, passionate, energetic and fun! They enjoy using the game room and cooking meals in the kitchen. Located next to the Bernhard Center.

DESKS

Western Heights Bedroom 11’ 1” x 17’ 4”

• Coed with male, female floors • Community bathrooms Learning communities • Aviation House Special features • • •

Aviation lounge with flight maps No meal plan required Some 3-person rooms

Hoekje/Bigelow Dining Center

Each Center offers different menus and food venues.

CLOSET

DRESSER

BED

Neighborhood Dining

DRESSER

BED

CENTER

Eat in any Dining Center regardless of where you live.

DESKS

Henry Bedroom 11´ 10˝ x 14´ 10˝

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draper/siedschlag

ernest and smith burnham

Draper/Siedschlag is an energetic hall with an eclectic vibe. Residents are creative and passionate, and express themselves and practice their art, judgement free. The building is a mix of first-year and upper-level students from all majors across campus. No matter the time, there is always something going on in the hall.

The Burnhams is great mix of first-year and upper-level students who actively show their Bronco pride. Students are heavily engaged in with campus activities and athletics, and the hall is home to many of WMU’s student athletes. • Coed with male, female suites • Community bathrooms Special features

• Draper, all male floors. Siedschlag, all female floors • Community bathrooms

• Some 3- and 4-person rooms

Learning communities • Fine Arts House • Fine Arts House – Honors Special features

DRESSER

DESK

BED

DRESSER

DESK

• Sound-proof practice rooms and art rooms • Dance studio • Some 3- and 4-person rooms

Some triple and quad rooms will be assigned. For the layout of a quad, please visit the Draper/Siedschlag and Burnhams hall pages at wmich.edu/housing/options/halls

ARMOIRE

Draper/Siedschlag, Ernest and Smith Burnham Bedroom 9´ 5˝ x 13´ 5˝ Study room 8´ 5˝ x 13´ 5˝

DESK

BED BED DRESSER

CLOSET

CLOSET DRESSER

BED

SOUTH

Neighborhood Dining Bistro3, Burnhams and Draper/Siedschlag Carryout

Eat in any Dining Center regardless of where you live. Each Center offers different menus and food venues.

BED

DESK

French, Zimmerman Bedroom 12’ x 15’ 5”

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South

SOUTH

Neighborhood

davis

BED

• Coed with male, female rooms • Junior status or 21+ • Private bathrooms in each room

BED

Learning communities • Tenzing House (transfer community) Special features • Some 3-person rooms

French A diverse group of students, including many transfer and second year students, live in French Hall. Residents form strong bonds and enjoy a friendly setting with other students who have already spent time at college. • Coed with male, female suites • Sophomore status or above • Beds are bunkable; do not loft Learning communities

Davis Bedroom 8’ 2” x 13’ 7” Study room 10’ x 13’ 7”

Zimmerman Residents in Zimmerman create a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere that is conducive for studying and extra-curricular engagement. They enjoy socializing with each other and support each other’s involvements. • Coed with male, female suites • Sophomore status or above Learning communities • Second Year Experience

• Second Year Experience • Tenzing House (transfer community)

Special features

• Some 3-person rooms

• Student Success Center (tutoring) • Some 3-person rooms

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Hall profiles

Davis Hall is a mature, quiet environment where residents are focused on academics and campus engagement. Students enjoy a balanced atmosphere of work and entertainment with a peer group who shares many commonalities.

Eric Sophomore Detroit, MI Major: Public Relations and Marketing “Living in the halls gives me a sense of freedom and character because I’m independent, and it helped me build new chapters in my life.”

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Hall profiles

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Living learning communities Academic

learning communities* Aviation House Henry Hall Study and flight planning lounge and ample nearby parking when you come back from Battle Creek. Business Community Harrison Hall, Valley III Interact with alumni and upper-level students involved in Haworth College of Business, as well as get in-hall tutoring for business classes. Education and Development Community Hadley Hall, Valley I Live and go to class with other College of Education and Human Development majors. Support for education prep exams and in-hall resources for human development majors. Engineering House Eldridge Hall, Valley III Use the computer lab with specialized software or visit a tutor in the Student Success Center.

Interest-based learning communities Magellan House Garneau Hall, Valley II The best way to discover everything WMU has to offer is with fellow explorers. Topics include self-discovery, major and career exploration, staying active on campus and maximizing campus support services. Second Year Experience (SYE) French and Zimmerman halls Get support during your second year, and prepare for the next step such as internships or study abroad. Opportunities to network with WMU alumni. Spectrum House Britton Hall, Valley I Students of diverse gender identities/ expressions and sexual orientation, including allies, live and learn together in an inclusive and supportive community.

Fine Arts House Draper/SiedsChlag Hall Practice is easy with sound-proof practice rooms, art studio space and a dance studio in the hall.

Sustainability Community ACKLEY Hall, Valley I Perfect for students who want to get involved in WMU’s green scene or want to practice a sustainable lifestyle. Collaboration opportunities with WMU’s Office for Sustainability.

Health Professionals Community Eicher Hall, Valley II Open to students in the colleges of Health and Human Services and Arts and Sciences interested in health-related careers.

transfer communities

Science Scholars Garneau Hall, Valley II Explore science-oriented careers and take field trips to see science in action.

Davis and French halls; Shilling Hall, Valley I WMU’s two transfer student communities, Tenzing House and Shilling Hall, connect residents with other students, the campus and Kalamazoo.

*Students are not required to live in the learning community if they are a member of the college it represents.

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Students who want a more seamless college experience or to focus on an area of interest can choose from a variety of living learning communities. LLCs are a floor or two within a larger hall or, for a few communities, the entire hall.

communities

Living learning

wmich.edu/housing/info/communities

honors-based learning communities Honors Community FOX Hall, Valley III Support for meeting Honors College co-curricular requirements. Honors STEM and health professionals Fox Hall, Valley III Science, technology, engineering, math and health majors can opt to live on this floor within the Honors Community. Tutoring available in the Student Success Center. Students can also opt to live in Honors sections within the following learning communities: • • •

Business Community (Honors) Harrison Hall, Valley III Engineering House (Honors) Eldridge/Fox Hall, Valley III Fine Arts House (Honors) Draper/Siedschlag

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Kelsey Freshman Big Rapids, MI Major: Bio-Chemistry “Choosing to live in a Learning Community has been one of the best decisions that I could have made. Staying in the Honors hall has given me an opportunity to live and learn surrounded by people who have similar interests and encourage my passions! I found a welcoming support network of staff and students that have helped to make my experience a great one.”

Traditional halls

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Double room

Per semester

Year

Gold or 20 meal plan

$4,619.00

$9,238.00

15 meal plan

$4,505.50

$9,011.00

10 meal plan

$4,240.50

$8,481.00

Gold or 20 meal plan

$5,995.00

$11,990.00

15 meal plan

$5,881.50

$11,763.00

10 meal plan

$5,616.50

$11,233.00

single Room

Room only Available in Henry, Garneau/Harvey halls only Double room

$2,382.50

$4,765.00

Single

$3,758.50

$7,517.00

Double room

Per semester

Year

Gold or 20 meal plan

$5,036.00

$10,072.00

15 meal plan

$4,922.50

$9,845.00

10 meal plan

$4,657.50

$9,315.00

Western Heights*

*Residence hall meal plan is required. Rates updated: 4/22/15 Rates are for the 2015-16 academic year. Rates for 2016-17 will be set in spring 2016 by the WMU Board of Trustees. The residence hall contract is for a full academic year unless the resident is transferring, studying abroad, withdrawing or graduating.

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Covering the basics Student involvement

Having a roommate is a chance to learn about someone new. He or she may be from out of state, a different country or just down the road. Most importantly, your roommate is someone with whom you can share your WMU experience. If you want to meet someone new, we will place you with someone who shares similar habits. If you already know someone you want to live with, you can request each other as roommates. If requesting a roommate, both housing contracts must be received by May 15.

There are a lot of opportunities in the residence halls to meet others and make a difference. It’s up to you to choose what to do and how much you want to participate. Activities are planned weekly in each hall. Whether you want something informational or are in the mood for some fun, it’s not too hard to find things to do right in your building. There are also several leadership opportunities including attending conferences, involvement in hall organizations and staff positions.

Campus safety

Staff to help you succeed

It takes everyone doing his or her part when it comes to personal safety, but there are several security measures in place in the residence halls.

An outstanding team of professionals and students staff our residence halls. Your primary staff connection will be the resident assistant, or RA, on your floor. As undergraduate students, RAs are selected for their skills in reaching out to peers, listening to concerns and knowledge of campus. They help build social connections in the hall and serve as a personal resource for you.

• Front doors are locked by 10 p.m., so only hall residents or escorted guests can access the building. Davis, French and Henry doors are locked 24/7. • Doors leading to residential hallways are locked 24 hours and are only accessible by those living in the building. • Guests must sign in after 9 p.m. Security cameras are in all public spaces and elevators. • Residence hall staff is on duty nightly and is visable throughout the hall. • Staff receive extensive emergency response training and have a close relationship with campus police.

A full-time professional hall director supervises each building and lives in the hall. The hall director is responsible for creating a learning environment by working with students, hall staff, the facilities, crisis intervention and academic support. Assisting the hall director is a graduate student who also lives in the building. The graduate assistant hall director works with hall activities and promoting student involvement.

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Life at WMU

Roommates

Eating on campus From vegetarian entrees to home-style classics, dining at Western Michigan University is all about choices. With four campus dining centers, seven campus cafés and four meal plans to choose from, there is always an appetizing way to nourish yourself for academic success, extracurricular activities and achieving your personal goals. Whether you’re craving something healthy, spicy, crunchy, grilled or made to order, we have it all. This section contains information about: • • • •

Meal plans Menus Dining locations Dining Dollars

Mobile Menu WMU DINING SERVICES View online menus at

wmich.edu/dining/menu

Food service is available continuously from early morning to late at night most days of the week. You can eat at any of the four campus dining centers with your meal plan. All campus dining centers are self-serve so you can get just the right amount. A registered dietitian is available to assist students with dietary accommodations, healthy eating and meal selections in the campus dining centers. Dining options for students not living in residence halls are available. Numerous locally sourced products are included in recipes and menus. A meal equivalency option is available at Parkview Café.

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What are the meal plans options? If you live in the residence halls, you are required to have a meal plan unless you choose a “room-only” housing plan in Henry or Garneau/Harvey halls. All meal plans give you access to any campus dining center. Each plan comes with Dining Dollars which can be used at the campus cafés. A meal plan week is Monday breakfast through Sunday Late-night services.

On the go? Need a meal?

Sometimes you have a crazy day without much time to stop and eat. When that happens, you can order a Carryout sack lunch and pick it up at your campus dining center Monday through Friday. Carryout is available without advanced notice at Draper Dining Service Carryout Express.

Bronco Gold Plan • Most popular plan and ideal for freshman • Unlimited access to dining centers • Up to two Carryout sack lunch meals per day • Beginning balance of $50 Dining Dollars Bronco 20 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room or Carryout up to 20 times per week • Beginning balance of $75 Dining Dollars

Bronco 10 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room or Carryout up to 10 times per week • Beginning balance of $25 Dining Dollars

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Eating on campus

Bronco 15 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room or Carryout up to 15 times per week • Beginning balance of $50 Dining Dollars

Taharka Freshman Detroit, MI Major: Mechanical Engineering “The campus dining center is an exciting place to be because it provides the chance to meet new people and try new foods.”

Michael Sophomore Taylor, MI Major: Aviation Flight Science “The campus dining center atmosphere is energizing and you can always find friends when you come in.”

Where are the campus cafés? WMU Dining Services campus cafés are retail locations conveniently located throughout campus. Offerings include grab and go sandwiches, pizza, salads, soup, fruit, snacks, desserts, fountain and bottled beverages, and Western Grounds coffee, a self-branded fair trade and organic coffee. Cash, Dining Dollars or credit cards are accepted at all cafés.

New Valley Dining Center Nine distinct venues in the dining room will allow guests to select from Asian cuisine, homestyle classics, pizza or pasta choices, Latin dishes, deli sandwiches and wraps, breakfast fare, a full grill menu, salad bar with fresh cut fruit, and a full dessert station specializing in crepes.

campus cafés locations •

Bernhard Café and Market (Bernhard Center)

•

Bella Vita Café (East Campus)

•

Flossie’s Café (Sangren Hall)

•

Parkview Café (Parkview Campus)

PAYMENT METHODS: Dining Dollars, cash, Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® at all café locations.

•

Plaza Café (Sprau Tower)

•

Schneider Café (Haworth College of Business)

•

Café 1903 (Lower level Valley Dining Center) Opening 2016

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Josh Sophomore Kalamazoo, MI Majors: Chemical Engineering and Applied Mathematics “The dining centers are a mix of places where they fix food while you watch and self-serve buffets. You have access to everything you could want with a single meal swipe.”

What are Dining Dollars? Dining Dollars are a prepaid declining balance account. To access your account, present your WMU Bronco Card to the cashier or to the checker at the dining center door. Declining cash balance account included with each meal plan Used in lieu of cash at the campus cafés Accepted at all campus dining centers to purchase guest meals Additional Dining Dollars can be added at any time on the Dining Services website A great option for students with a “room only” contract or not living in the residence halls

Campus Dining Center locations CENTER Neighborhood Dining

Hoekje/Bigelow Dining Center

valley Neighborhood Dining

Valley Dining Center

SOUTH

Neighborhood Dining Bistro3, Burnhams and Draper/Siedschlag Carryout

Eat in any Dining Center regardless of where you live. Each Center offers different menus and food venues.

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Eating on campus

• • • • •

Student Life! Experience WMU

Bernhard Center wmich.edu/studentcenter Career and Student Employment Services wmich.edu/career Children’s Place Learning Center wmich.edu/childcare Dining Services wmich.edu/dining Parent and Family Programs wmich.edu/parents Residence Life wmich.edu/housing Sindecuse Health Center Counseling Services wmich.edu/healthcenter Student Activities and Leadership Programs wmich.edu/activities Student Affairs wmich.edu/studentaffairs Student Conduct wmich.edu/conduct University Recreation wmich.edu/rec WMU Catering wmich.edu/catering

The student affairs staff is committed to helping you achieve success and support your learning. We welcome the opportunity to help you reach your educational, career and personal goals. Whether you are utilizing health and wellness services, living in a residence hall, participating in intramural sports or joining a student organization, we are here to help you.

Our many programs are designed to assist you with: • Student growth and development • Health and wellness • Career and student employment • Housing, dining and fitness facilities • Personal competence, interpersonal competence and social responsibility

MISSION: Student Affairs fosters involvement, growth and development in safe, healthy and inclusive learning environments.

“Student Affairs looks forward to partnering with you as you engage in your own learning and personal development. We encourage you to take advantage of the full array of opportunities intentionally designed to contribute to your academic success.”

Diane K. Anderson, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

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Parent information

Parent and Family Programs Western Michigan University is committed to parents and families as valued partners in your student’s educational experience, and Parent and Family Programs is here to serve you. Services and programs are designed to support YOU as together we support your student’s growth, personal development and overall success. We are readily accessible to help you navigate through the University and assist with any concerns you may have.

Residence Life believes parents and families are active partners in their student’s education and success at WMU. Coming to Western is not just an experience for your student. We want it to be a family affair! Life on campus Residence Life staff strives to create a supportive and engaging experience for students. We connect students with one another, form positive social outlets, teach them life skills, intervene when there are concerns and treat students as adults. Whether it’s offering more than 1,000 activities for students to attend or talking with an individual about academic struggles, we bring intentionality to give students a complete Western experience.

What’s next The next big step for your student is signing up for a residence hall. Review this guide with your student and discuss his or her ideas about next year. We recommend that students complete the online sign up process independently to become familiar with the system. However, we know that sometimes a little help and reminding from mom or dad is needed. If you are signing up your student, talk first about his or her preferences so you know what to select when signing up.

Western Michigan University prohibits discrimination or harassment which violates the law or which constitutes inappropriate or unprofessional limitation of employment opportunity, University facility access, or participation in University activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status.

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Sign up for the WMU Family Connection e-newsletters that include important date reminders, transition tips, information about upcoming events and campus news.

Student services

Parenting a college student One challenging transition you may experience when your student comes to WMU is how to be a long-distance parent. You’ve been right there for your student his or her whole life,

and it’s not the same trying to be a parent over the phone or email. Be assured that we are committed to your student’s success. If you sense there is a problem, call us or have your student talk with us. We can help in many different ways if we know what is going on. Visit wmich.edu/housing/parents for advice on how to answer some of the questions students have when they call home.

Sign me up! When to sign up Assignments are done based on the date students sign up, so earlier is always better. If you have a roommate request or want a learning community, contracts should be received by May 15.

Hall choice Pick six different buildings so we have a good idea of where you want to live on campus if your first choice hall is unavailable.

Learning community Learning communities are floors within buildings, so picking the hall hosting the community does not mean you’ll live there. Be sure to select the learning community you want in addition to selecting the hall where it’s housed. If you are considering an academic learning community and want to live with a friend who is not majoring in that college, you may still request each other as roommates.

Roommates If you have a roommate preference, provide the name and Bronco NetID of the individual. Both roommates must request each other, and both contracts must be received by May 15. If you want to live with someone new, we use answers to lifestyle questions to match you up. We are unable to accommodate suitemate requests or roommate requests for threeperson rooms and quads.

Can’t find your Bronco NetID or password to login? Call (269) 387-4357 for assistance.

Housing sign-up begins at 9 a.m. EST February 2, 2016

For more information about the residence halls visit wmich.edu/housing or contact us at rl-info@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4735.

How to submit your housing and dining contract Apply early. You will increase your chances of being assigned the hall of your choice and being paired with your preferred roommate, if applicable. Assignments are done based on the date students sign up, so if you’re ready to go, just log on. 1. Go to the GoWMU portal. On the left side is the “My Self Service” box. Open “All” to find the “Residence Life Housing” link. Click the link to open the Housing and Dining Application. 2. As you move through the housing and dining application, you will provide the following information: • Personal contact information • Emergency contact information • Meal plan choice • Living learning community choice • Hall preference (minimum of 3, max of 6) and if you want a single room • Roommate preference (questions to match you, enter a requested roommate) • Criminal history 3. After completing the application, you will see a copy of your housing contract to review. The housing contract is for a full academic year. PLEASE BE AWARE YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY. After reviewing it, enter your WIN to sign the contract. 4. Welcome to the WMU residence halls! Housing assignments will be emailed in early June. For step-by-step directions, visit wmich.edu/housing/signup

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WMU RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS VALLEY II

VALLEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

VALLEY I

VALLEY III

1 4 2 New Valley Dining Center Opening Fall 2016

7. Goldsworth Valley Apartments

Residence Life

Eldridge/Fox Harrison/Stinson Garneau/Harvey Eicher/LeFevre Ackley/Shilling Britton/Hadley

A. NEW Valley Dining Center

CENTER

WESTERN HEIGHTS

8. Henry 9. Western Heights West 10. Western Heights East

B. Hoekje/Bigelow Dining

BIG 4

WEST

LITTLE 3 13 E

FALL 2016

Close to: Intramural Fields Tennis Courts Sindecuse Health Center Haworth College Schneider Cafe´ Goldsworth Valley Pond

Close to: Bernhard Center Ellsworth Hall Recreation Center Tennis Courts Sangren Hall Flossie’s Cafe´ Bernhard Cafe´ Sindecuse Health Center

16 16. Spindler Hall

SOUTH 11. Ernest/Smith Burnham 12. Draper/Siedschlag 13. French/Davis/Zimmerman 14. Elmwood Apartments

Close to: Waldo Library Recreation Center Reed Field House Waldo Stadium Chemistry Building Miller Auditorium

C. Burnham Dining D. Draper Carryout E. Bistro3 Dining

15. Western View and Community Center

KEY Close to: Miller Auditorium Richmond Center Dalton Center Off-campus Retail Lawson Arena

Residence Halls 17. Stadium Drive Apartments Closed for renewal Re-opening fall 2016

Apartments Dining Rooms Construction REV. 10-30-15

View online at

wmich.edu/students/neighborhoods

Signing up for housing is as easy as 1-2-3

Residence Life (269) 387-4735 | (269) 387-4786 fax rl-info@wmich.edu wmich.edu/housing

Visit the GoWMU housing channel online. Complete the housing and dining application. You will need your Bronco NetID and password. Room assignments will be emailed to your WMU email account in June.

WMU Dining Services (269) 387-4844 | (269) 387-3463 fax wmich.edu/dining

Academic year 2016-17

Feb. 2, 2016 Housing sign up

May

June

July

starts at 9 a.m. EST.

Apply for campus housing. Earlier is better, and no deposit required.

May 15 is the last day for roommate requests and living learning communities.

Room assignments emailed to student’s WMU account.

Roommate notification and move-in information emailed to student’s WMU account.

For sign up details and advice, see page 24.

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Residence hall profiles

Living learning communities

Life @ WMU

Eating on campus

Student services and parent information

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Signing up for housing is as easy as 1-2-3 on page 24.

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