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About

History

In May 27, 1903 WMU was established by an act of the Michigan Legislature as a preparatory school for teachers and named Western State Normal School. 

Education

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Aviation
  • Haworth College of Business
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • Lee Honors College
  • Graduate College
  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Research

  • Established in 2003 by the Michigan Legislature, the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) is located at Western Michigan University and is perfectly positioned to access the wealth of scientific talent and pharmaceutical commercialization expertise that is part of Kalamazoo’s heritage.
  • The BRCC provides startup and gap funding to promising Michigan-based life sciences and medical device ventures entering the commercialization phase of development. Customers include entrepreneurs, scientists, University Technology Transfer offices and corporations.  Explore the BRCC website to learn more about the research portfolio and how to partner.

Career

Career and student employment services supports students by empowering them to develop the skills necessary for reaching their career goals. Through career advising, and learning about career pathways, WMU students get ready for the world of work or service after graduating.

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1001 200
2023
1201
2022
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001
2023
1001
2022
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1327 -116
2022
1211
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Student services

  • The Graduate Student Association is an authorized student government representing graduate and professional students on campus. The GSA's mission is to improve and advance graduate education through partnership, advocacy, leadership and networking building to ensure success of all graduate students. 
  • The Western Student Association is the student government representing the voice of WMU students. There are many ways for students to get involved, express student concerns, and to represent the student body of WMU. 

Housing services

Residence halls support nearly 5,000 students who enjoy the friendships, living/learning focus and diversity of campus life. Residents can take advantage of hall activities, leadership opportunities, staff available 24 hours, dining centers and many additional conveniences.

  • Spindler Hall
  • WMU apartments - Arcadia Flats, Goldsworth Valley, Stadium Drive, Western View

Library services

The Western Michigan University Libraries 

  • Physical books (titles): 1,286,421
  • Electronic books: 670,724
  • Physical subscriptions (includes titles that are no longer active): 140,442
  • Electronic subscriptions: 74,345
  • Online databases: 662
  • Physical media titles (audio/visual): 151,712 
  • Digital media titles: 207,885
  • Items uploaded to WMU’s institutional repository: 6,838

ICT services

Technology Help Desk

  • Departmental shared drives
  • Local printer/printer driver
  • Computer hardware
  • Creating, uploading and maintaining web pages
  • Installation, set up of software not licensed or owned by the University
  • Navigation assistance for any software or application not supported by the University or IT managed.
  • File backup, recovery or restoration
  • Computer re-imaging

Medical services

The Sindecuse Health Center is dedicated to providing a variety of high quality professional health services to the Western Michigan University community. 

  • Clinic and nursing services
  • Full service pharmacy
  • Lab and radiology
  • Sports medicine and physical therapy

Student Life

Campus life

The Western Michigan University campus is comprised of a variety of housing and dining options. Each living area has distinctive features with a combination of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, academic services and cultural resources. A variety of dining options are conveniently accessible at different locations throughout campus.

Sports facilities

Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center is a 240,000-square-foot facility that includes:

  • Aerobic room
  • Eight full basketball courts
  • 45-foot indoor climbing wall
  • Indoor cycling studio
  • Fitness testing lab
  • F45 Functional Training studio
  • Two 4,500-square-foot multipurpose courts
  • Six racquetball courts
  • Squash court
  • Swirl pool
  • Three indoor tennis courts
  • 8,000-square-foot weight room

Other University Recreation-related facilities:

  • Intramural Sports Field Complex
  • Intramural Sports Soccer Fields
  • Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Pool
  • Sorensen Tennis Courts

Student clubs

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
  • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
  • Alpha Xi Delta
  • Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 
  • Upsilon Gamma Chapter
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
  • Phi Gamma Delta
  • Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc

Accreditation

Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International.

Western Michigan University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for Western Michigan University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zolve
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based

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Insightful
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Diasporans 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Support Creativity
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Western Michigan University, visit our scholarship search.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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