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The Office of Admissions is open and available for guests Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. To promote social distancing, we encourage you to connect with us in one of the following ways:

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WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

Western Michigan University will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, a fully online program, this fall. Courses will incorporate pertinent computer science and business aspects of this increasingly in-demand and high-paying profession.

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WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

The transition to distance recruiting and welcoming has kept Western Michigan University's Offices of Admissions and Student Transitions very busy, and inspired creative approaches. Find out how the adjustments are continuing to attract the attention of prospective and new students.

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Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

The latest WMU Post-Graduation Activity Survey finds 94% of 2018-19 graduates have a job, are engaged in volunteer or military service, or are enrolled in graduate school—the highest engagement rate in the survey's ten-year history.