Western Michigan University

Broncos pursue meaningful careers and a life well lived.

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.

Learning empowers you.Your Western education is designed to help you pursue a meaningful career. We are built to accompany you in your educational success, offer the skills employers seek and put you on a path to a job you’ll like.

• The Navigator Network provides one-on-one, proactive support. Regular check-ins to make sure you are on track for graduation, finding the academic and extracurricular resources you need to keep you thriving throughout your college experience.

• WMU Essential Studies provides an educational foundation focused on skills that employers seek most. You will develop change-ready knowledge such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, judgment and effective communication.

• The research university advantage means you’ll get the latest knowledge plus rare opportunities to participate in undergraduate research beginning as early as your first year.

Experience-driven education prepares you Opportunities that allow you to apply learning outside of the classroom will give you a leg up when you’re ready to pursue your meaningful career. You can capitalize on the wealth of internships and similar experience-driven learning opportunities available as soon as you arrive on campus.

• 9 of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like.*

• 93% of Broncos participate in experience-driven learning.*

• Paid internships are available starting in your sophomore year through the Broncos Lead Internship Program.

Well-being strengthens you

Bronco life prioritizes the whole you. Here, you’ll find everything you need to thrive emotionally, physically and socially.

• Uwill provides free personalized mental health services whenever and wherever you need them—24/7, including holidays. Set your preferences, choose a therapist and immediately set up a teletherapy appointment that works for you.

• Living Learning Communities personalize your college housing experience by living with fellow students who share similar interests or majors.

• The new WMU Student Center is the hub of belonging in the heart of campus. Built to bring all students together, you’ll find space for studying, hanging out and relaxing, indoor hammocking, culturally affirming spaces, a game room, great food and even a Starbucks!

• 30 club sports

• 16 Division I sports

• State of the art Student Recreation Center

• 500+ student organizations

• 4,000+ campus events each year (concerts, musicals, comedians and more)

Live in the heart of the Great Lakes

Ranked the No. 3 Best Metro Area in America for new college grads (Smart Asset, 2023), Kalamazoo is an upbeat college town perfectly positioned between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour’s drive from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo offers the best of life in the Great Lakes area.

You can …

• Kayak down the Kalamazoo River.

• Bike to the Lake Michigan shoreline.

• Listen to jazz piano legends at the Gilmore Piano Festival.

• Fuel your inner foodie at local eateries.

• Experience the magic and science of the Air Zoo.

• Catch a Growlers baseball game.

• Hit the farmers market.

• Explore First Fridays downtown.

From Welcome Week through walking the graduation stage, we are focused on your success. We want you to thrive at Western and in life. Schedule a visit to campus today to get a sense of what it means to live, work and play at Western and in Kalamazoo.

*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