Western Michigan University 2023 Viewbook

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bronco Nation

300,000

Perfectly

26% of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan*

90+ study abroad programs

33% of undergraduates identify as historically underrepresented or international*

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)

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.‘21

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

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.

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.

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

500 student organizations

Students get in the spirit for Western Week.

Engineering students prepare for the concrete canoe competition.

WMU's solar car racing team preps Sunseeker.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy a game night with friends in the res hall.

94% of

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

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

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.

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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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