Admissions

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Future Bronco Days

Now that you're admitted, get ready for an amazing first year at Western! 

Office of Admissions
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5211 USA
(269) 387-2000

Congratulations on being admitted to Western Michigan University!

Future Bronco Days are a great way for admitted students and their families to exper) ience all that Western Michigan University has to offer. Join us for a day designed exclusively for you and your fellow incoming students. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about WMU, enjoy lunch and get to know campus. You can also get one-on-one help to guide you through the enrollment process, if you're ready to do so.  

Ask lots of questions

  • Speak with faculty, staff and students from your academic college.
  • Meet fellow Broncos.
  • Check out student organizations.
  • Learn about student support services.

Take a look around

  • See classrooms, labs and student-centered facilities.
  • Check out mutliple residence hall styles.
  • Tour campus.
  • Enjoy free lunch at a WMU dining center that offers a variety of delicious options.

Complete enrollment steps, if you're ready: 

  • Pay your enrollment deposit
  • Sign your on-campus housing contract.
  • Register for New Student Orientation.
  • Meet one-on-one with Financial Aid

Registration

Each 2026 Future Bronco Day event will feature specific academic colleges. You are encouraged to attend a date where your future academic college will be highlighted to optimize your visit experience; however, you are welcome to attend any date. 

Select your academic college in the drop-down menu below to register for an event. Unsure which academic college your major falls under? View a list of colleges and majors here. If you have any questions about our Future Bronco Days, please call our Campus Visit Center at (269) 387-2289 or email @email. 

If you haven't decided on a major yet, pick a date that features the college or colleges you are most interested in exploring. Merze Tate College, which houses our Exploratory Advising program, will be available to connect with any Undecided student on all event dates.

Confirm your admission before the event

Let us know that you plan to attend WMU by visiting the Gold Gateway to complete the Intent to Enroll form and submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit, or request a deposit waiver. This fee confirms your enrollment and is applied to your fall semester tuition. Visit our Enrollment Deposit instruction website for more information. The enrollment deposit, or an approved waiver, must be submitted prior to registering for orientation. Note that the enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible students when you confirm your admission via the Intent to Enroll form in the Gold Gateway.
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Next enrollment steps

Your next steps in the enrollment process include signing your intent to enroll form, submitting your admissions deposit, registering for new student orientation and on-campus housing, and submitting your FAFSA. If you have any questions about completing your next steps, please reach out to your Admissions Representative or the Office of Admissions at (269) 387-2000.
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