Open House Programs

Open Houses

High school juniors and sophomores, as well as community college students, who are in the midst of your college search, this event is for you!

Western Michigan University is rolling out the gold carpet for you to explore and discover the WMU campus. Faculty, staff and students will be available to answer your questions and talk to you about life as a Bronco. You will learn about the admissions process and have the chance to engage with representatives from all of our academic colleges and many student support areas. 

At the event, you will: 

  • Tour campus academic and living spaces with a current Bronco.
  • Explore your major with academic college representatives over lunch.
  • Learn about financial aid and scholarships.
  • Check out our student support services that will help you thrive.

Online registration has closed for the Saturday, April 15 Open House. The event has reached maximum capacity. Please call the Campus Visit Center at (269) 387-2289 if you want to be added to our waitlist.

Alternatively, we would also welcome you for one of our daily campus visits, held Monday through Friday and many Saturdays. Book your visit online or call us at (269) 387-2289.

what past attendees say about the OPEN HOUSE? 

"I was very impressed with the business college tour and break out sessions. It was nice to have students describe the internships, study abroad and organizations they are involved in. Everyone was so friendly." - Family member

"I liked having the personal/casual sit down with students from the same program as me. It felt less pressure and more personal." - Prospective transfer student

"The tour we were given by three of the interior design students was excellent! They did a great job with the tour, explaining everything about the program, and answering any questions." - Family member

Tentative Agenda

8 to 9 a.m. Early Bird Campus Tours

8 to 10 a.m. University Showcase

8:30 to 9 a.m. Early Bird Sessions

  • Admissions and Scholarships
  • Housing and Dining
  • Study Abroad and Global Education 

9:15 a.m. Welcome Presentation

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Campus Tours
  • Lee Honors College Tours

10 to 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions

  • Admissions and Scholarships
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Aviation
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Health & Human Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Haworth College of Business

10:40 to 11:10 a.m. Breakout Sessions

  • Admissions and Scholarships
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Aviation
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • Exploratory Advising/Merze Tate College
  • Financial Aid
  • Haworth College of Business
  • Housing and Dining
  • Lee Honors College
  • ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Information
  • Study Abroad and Global Education
  • Transferring to WMU

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Housing and Dining Tours

Choose from multiple locations: Western Heights residence hall, Valley residence hall or Valley Dining Center.

11:20 to 11:50 a.m. Breakout Sessions

  • Admissions and Scholarships
  • Financial Aid
  • Lee Honors College
  • ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Information
  • Transferring to WMU

12 to 2 p.m. Academic College Visits

Connect with your academic college over lunch and tour facilities. 

Can’t make it to an Open House? 

If one of the above dates don't work for you, we would also welcome you at one of our daily campus visits, held Monday through Friday and many Saturdays. Book your visit online or call us at (269) 387-2289.