Admissions

Summer Preview Day

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Experience WMU at our Summer Preview event!

Can’t make it Aug. 7? Save the date for our Fall Open House programs held in October and November. Registration will open soon.
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Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 

Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. ET

Spend the day discovering what life at WMU is all about. Choose experiences that match your interests and get a real feel for being a Bronco:

  • Tour campus with a Bronco Ambassador and explore academic buildings, hangout spots and residence halls.
  • Connect with your academic area of interest and learn how hands-on, Experience-Driven Learning happens at WMU.
  • Meet current Broncos, hear real student experiences and soak in campus life.
  • Explore resources that support your success in and outside the classroom.
  • Relax and enjoy lunch in a dining hall.

8 a.m.  

  • Check-in  
  • Campus Tours 
  • Lee Honors College Building Tours

8 to 10:30 a.m. University Showcase
Engage with representatives from WMU’s academic colleges, departments, student support areas, and more.  

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

  • Admissions & Scholarships
  • Housing & Dining 

9:15 a.m. Welcome

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Tours

  • 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 Engineering & Applied Sciences 
  • College of Fine Arts 
  • College of Health & Human Services 
  • Exploratory Advising 
  • Financial Aid
  • Haworth College of Business 
  • Lee Honors College

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Residence Hall Tours 
Choose from Western Heights residence hall or Valley residence hall.  

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 
  • Financial Aid 
  • Haworth College of Business 
  • Housing & Dining 
  • Lee Honors College 
  • ROTC 
  • Study Abroad & Global Education  
  • Transferring to WMU 

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

  • Admissions & Scholarships
  • Financial Aid 
  • Lee Honors College 
  • ROTC 
  • Study Abroad & Global Education 
  • Transferring to WMU

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a dining hall. 
 
1 to 3 p.m. Academic College Visits 

  • College of Arts & Sciences 
  • College of Aviation: Tours available until 5 p.m.  
  • College of Education & Human Development 
  • College of Engineering & Applied Sciences 
  • College of Fine Arts 
  • College of Health & Human Services 
  • Haworth College of Business 

Can't make it to Summer Preview Day?

If this date doesn't work with your schedule, consider one of our daily tours or connect with us during another virtual session. Sign up online today! 

Our Fall Open House dates are listed on our website; registration will open mid-August: wmich.edu/admissions/openhouse. 

Please contact the Office of Admissions at (269) 387-2000 for more information about any of our events.