Admissions

Summer Preview Day

Summer Preview August 1

See how Western is THE place to pursue your passion. 

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. ET

This event is specifically designed for prospective high school and transfer students to: 

  • Take a tour of our campus led by a friendly Bronco ambassador, including our residence halls
  • Dive into your academic interests with academic college representatives.
  • Learn about student support services and opportunities.
  • Discover all the ways to fund your future with helpful insights into financial aid and scholarships.
  • 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 open for registration: wmich.edu/admissions/openhouse. 

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