Western Michigan University 2023 Viewbook

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bronco Nation 9 of 10 Broncos

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

300,000

Ranked No. 3

people in the metro Kalamazoo area

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

Perfectly

positioned in the heart of the Great Lakes region

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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Fast Facts

33%

of undergraduates identify as historically underrepresented or international*

26%

of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan*

17,835 Total enrollment* 14,397 Undergraduates* 2,621 First-year students* 986 Transfer students*

FIRST-YEAR PROFILE middle 50%

GPA 3.21-3.91* (4.00 scale)

90+

study abroad programs

WMU is test-optional for admission and test-free for scholarships.

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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.

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Expand your flight science knowledge and develop the skills to build an aircraft as an avionics intern with Duncan Aviation.

Paid internships

are available through the Broncos Lead program

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Why WMU

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 †

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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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.† 6

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

wmich.edu/essentialstudies

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Academics

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.

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.‘21

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Criminal 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.‘23

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Broncos 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.

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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.

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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

“Pippin” Cutline lights to come: up the defachus stage atest Shaw Theatre.

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.

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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.

NEARLY

500

student organizations

Student Life

WMU's solar car racing team preps Sunseeker.

Engineering students prepare for the concrete canoe competition.

Students get in the spirit for Western Week.

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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.

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94% of students

say that using the Student Recreation Center improves their health and well-being wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Downtime means climbing time at the Student Recreation Center.

Enjoy a game night with friends in the res hall.

Share some comfort food with friends in the Valley Dining Center.

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Go Broncos!

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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

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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

WMU Skating Team wins the bronze medal at the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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College town vibe.

Big city pop.

Find the best places to eat, shop, explore and more at discoverkalamazoo.com.

Top 100 Best Places to Live Livability.com, 2022

Top 10

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

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Kalamazoo

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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.

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Wander the Asylum Lake Trail.

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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

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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)

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.)

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

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

Merze Tate College (269) 387-4410

• 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.

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

Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116

Housing and Residence Life (269) 387-4735

Student Financial Aid (269) 387-6000

Diversity and Inclusion (269) 387-6313

Pre-Professional Programs (269) 387-4366

Study Abroad (269) 387-5890

Global Engagement Program (269) 387-5890

Student Engagement (269) 387-2115

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Majors

University Curriculum/ Exploratory Advising

• Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Physician Assistant • Pre-Public Health • Pre-Veterinary

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] 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

98% OF STUDENTS

WITH FINANCIAL NEED RECEIVE AID (full time, undergraduate) 2022-23 Common Data Set

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*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.

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

Value

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 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

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.

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 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.

N/A

Bronco Connect

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

N/A

Financial Aid

Bronco Promise

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.

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

Transfer studentsdents

1. Complete the Common App and WMU supplement

1. Complete the WMU application

2. Ask your school counselor to submit your official high school transcript(s)

2. S ubmit your official transcript from each college or university attended

3. Check your Gold Gateway account

Application deadlines

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) •F ull 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

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

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

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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

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3.

Confirm your admission

Register for orientation

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

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.

wmich.edu/goldgateway

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.

wmich.edu/orientation

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.

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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Join us for an on-campus tour and info session.

Or visit virtually. wmich.edu/visit

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

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.

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