Admissions

WMU to YOU Detroit

WMU to You in Detroit; Buster Bronco with Cheer Team

Join other admitted students in Detroit and learn what it means to be a Bronco from University representatives, alumni and current students!

Get excited to connect with your community! Kick off your Bronco journey with an evening designed just for you and your new classmates. Celebrate your admission, learn the ins and outs of campus life and get one-on-one enrollment help as we bring Western to you!

The 2025 WMU to YOU at the Detroit Institute of Arts event is over. If you're interested in exploring WMU or need help with your next steps as an admitted student, consider attending one of our on-campus Future Bronco Days.

Make connections:

Engage with your academic program.
Meet fellow Broncos.
Learn about student support services that will help you succeed.

Wrap up next steps:

Confirm your admission.
Sign up for orientation.
Submit your housing contract.

Attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes, including an additional book scholarship and WMU gear. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and complimentary parking will be available.

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.

Confirm your admission in the Gold Gateway

View enrollment deposit instructions

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.

Find your rep

Visit admitted student page

Visit Campus

Can't make it February 18? Check out one of our on-campus Future Bronco Days or daily campus visits. If you have any questions about our events or daily campus visits, call our Campus Visit Center (269) 387-2289.