Open Houses
Prospective high school and transfer students 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.
- Enjoy lunch in a campus dining center.
- Learn about financial aid and scholarships.
- Check out our student support services that will help you thrive.
The December 1 Open House registration is currently at capacity. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please call our Campus Visit Center at (269) 387 - 2289.
past attendees SHARE THOUGHTS 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 a.m.
- Check-in
- Early Bird Campus Tours
- University Showcase: Engage with representatives from Western's academic colleges, departments, student support areas and more.
8:30 to 9 a.m. Early Bird Breakout Sessions
- Admissions & Scholarships
- Housing & Dining
9:15 a.m. Welcome
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Campus Tours
- Lee Honors College Building Tours
10 to 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Admissions & Scholarships
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Education & Human Development
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health & Human Services
- Exploratory Advising/Merze Tate College
- Haworth College of Business
- Financial Aid
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Residence Hall Tours
- Valleys
- Western Heights
10:40 to 11:10 a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Admissions & Scholarships
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Education & Human Development
- College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health & Human Services
- Haworth College of Business
- Housing & Dining
- Financial Aid
- Lee Honors College
- ROTC
- Study Abroad & Global Education
- Transferring to WMU
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch in the Valley Dining Center
11:20 to 11:50 a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Admissions & Scholarships
- Financial Aid
- Lee Honors College
- ROTC
- Study Abroad & Global Education
- Transferring to WMU
1 to 3 p.m. Academic College Visits
2 to 4 p.m. Esports Arena Tours
Can't make it to an Open House?
If one of the above dates doesn't work for you, we would also welcome you to one of our daily campus visits, held Monday through Friday and many Saturdays. Book your visit online or call us at (269) 387-2289.