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Welcome to Western 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.

17,835 14,397 2,621 986

Total enrollment Undergraduates First-year students Transfer students

—2022-23 Common Data Set

33%

of undergraduates identify as historically underrepresented or international

0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native

10.6%

International

2.4%

Asian

3.9%

Multiracial

7.8%

Black or African American

0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

7.9%

Hispanic/Latinx

65.0%

White

Totals do not add up to 100% because of students who did not report racial or ethnic identity. —2022-23 Common Data Set

97% of students had instructors who made them excited about learning†

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16:1 student-tofaculty ratio

89% of classes have fewer than 40 students and 77% have fewer than 30*

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are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like†

93%

of Broncos

participate in experience-driven learning†

90+

study abroad programs

26%

of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan*

Kalamazoo • Halfway between Detroit and Chicago • Less than an hour to Lake Michigan beaches

Fashion design student Julia LeKander reps WMU at 2023 New York Fashion Week.

† 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 *2022-23 Common Data Set

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Thrive on campus Find everything you need to succeed both in and out of the classroom, from a warm campus vibe and rich community spirit to inspirational instructors who care about your personal growth as well as your academic success.

16 Division I

varsity sports Men’s

Women’s

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball Cross Country Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Gymnastics

Soccer Tennis

Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (spring) Track and Field (winter) Volleyball

Broncos pack Waldo Stadium for an evening football game.

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Fraternity members step and stroll during spring commencement.

Bronco Guard performs at Bronco Bash.

Students enjoy a workout at the rec center.

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4,000+

concerts, plays, musicals and other campus events each year NEARLY

500

student organizations

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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

Bronco Bash

Western starts each school year with this annual festival that welcomes thousands of new and current students back to campus.

Join the celebration, engage with new communities and discover hundreds of opportunities and interests you never imagined. wmubroncobash.com

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Where Broncos belong Student spaces have social connection, sustainability and safety built into their very fabric. From distinctive, state-of-the-art gathering and living spaces to a full array of food and drink options, everything you need to stay engaged and energized is just a few steps away.

Connect in the heart of campus at the new student center.

Unique Living Learning Communities allow you to live with fellow Broncos who share similar interests or majors.

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24 campus eateries Grab a quick bite or beverage at one of several campus cafés.

Discover new ways to engage • Enjoy affinity spaces, a game room and student pop-up spaces • Unwind in comfy lounge areas or the meditation room

Enjoy a game night with friends in the res hall.

Fuel your days and nights • Affordable meal plans • Hearthstone ovens, halal options, fast-pressed paninis and more • Gluten-free and allergen friendly options and equipment Share some comfort food with friends in the Valley Dining Center.

Choose from traditional, suite, loft and apartment-style room options.

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Ranked No. 3

Best Metro Area in America for new college grads Smart Asset, 2023

Thrive off campus Life in Kalamazoo offers you the ideal blend of mid-sized community, college town vibe and big city pop.

Learn more at discoverkalamazoo.com.

Gather for live music and local fun downtown during the summer Beats on Bates festivals.

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Top 100 Best Places to Live Livability.com, 2022 Boundless outdoor adventure, including the Kal-Haven Trail, one of the best biking and cross-country skiing trails in the Great Lakes area

Wander at Asylum Lake Preserve.

Top 10 Arts Communities for medium-sized communities SMU Data Arts, 2022

Eclectic attractions like Art Hop, Gilmore Piano Festival, Growlers baseball games and the Air Zoo Shop ‘til you drop at Art Hop.

In the heart of the Great Lakes Nestled perfectly between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour from the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline

Soak up some sun at Lake Michigan beaches.

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Choosing your major wmich.edu/academics

150+

undergraduate majors

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

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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 Management • 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 TechnologyMusic Music Music Composition Music Education • Choral/General Secondary Education • Instrumental Secondary Education Music Performance • Instrumental • Keyboard • Vocal

We’re here to help 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.

Army ROTC wmich.edu/rotc (800) 968-7682

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 little 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-Pharmacy • Pre-Chiropractic • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Physician Assistant • Pre-Forensic Science • Pre-Public Health • Pre-Medical • Pre-Veterinary • Pre-Optometry Pre-Law Pathway Pre-Secondary Education Pathway** • Biology • Chemistry • Earth Science • English • French • Geography • German • History

• Integrated Science • Latin • Political Science • Social Studies • Spanish • Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Career and Student Employment Services wmich.edu/career (269) 387-2745 Dining wmich.edu/dining (269) 387-4844 Disability Services for Students wmich.edu/ disabilityservices (269) 387-2116 Diversity and Inclusion wmich.edu/diversity (269) 387-6313 Global Engagement Program wmich.edu/ international/ globalengagement (269) 387-5890 Housing and Residence Life wmich.edu/housing (269) 387-4735 Student Engagement wmich.edu/ studentengagement (269) 387-2115 Student Financial Aid wmich.edu/finaid (269) 387-6000 Study Abroad wmich.edu/ studyabroad (269) 387-5890

**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.

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How to apply wmich.edu/apply First-year students

Transfer studentsdents

1. Complete the Common App and WMU supplement

1. C omplete the WMU application

2. A sk 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 and 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.

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

wmich.edu/apply/competitive

Direct costs [2023-24]

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Estimated costs

Michigan Resident

Non-resident

Tuition and fees*

$14,594

$18,218

Housing and food**

$11,490

$11,490

Books and supplies

$1,128

$1,128

Total estimated costs

$27,212

$30,836

*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 these. 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.

Admission scholarship opportunities for first-year students Auto-awarded scholarships

Value

Confirm your admission

Bronco Merit

$16,000 ($4,000/year for four years)

3.85

Bronco Honors

$14,000 ($3,500/year for four years)

3.60

Brown & Gold

$8,000 ($2,000/year for four years))

3.30

Bronco Recognition

$6,000 ($1,500/year for four years)

3.00

Foundation Scholars

$64,000 ($16,000/year for four years)

3.70

MLK Gold

$32,000 ($8,000/year for four years)

3.00

Empowering Futures scholarships for Michigan residents

100+ housing scholarships up to $6,000 each awarded annually to full-time, undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need based on FAFSA.

2. studentaid.gov

WMU’s most prestigious merit-based award for undergraduate students includes money toward tuition, fees and housing and one-time funding to cover study abroad or research. Current total value = $90,920.

Visit wmich.edu/medallion for specifics.

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.

Preferably by May 1 The enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible students when you confirm your admission in the Gold Gateway.

Apply for financial aid

Students will be selected via a holistic application review.

Medallion

wmich.edu/goldgateway

Let us know that you plan to attend by confirming your admission and submitting your $100 enrollment deposit.

Competitive scholarships

Bronco Connect

1.

GPA†

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.

Bronco Promise

Admitted student next steps

N/A

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

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Register for orientation wmich.edu/orientation

N/A

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.

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.

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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.

Explore first-year and transfer scholarships at wmich.edu/admissions/scholarships

Contact your admissions counselor wmich.edu/admissions/recruiter

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