Academic Advising

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WMU Academic Advising offices stand ready to provide service to all students. All offices can be reached by phone and email and many are providing video advising appointments through Webex or Microsoft Teams as well.

Meeting with your undergraduate advisors early and regularly is essential to completing your academic program efficiently and to your success overall. Undergraduate advisors are eager to meet with you to help you explore majors and plan your path to finishing your degree.

There are four types of advisors you'll come to rely on for information and guidance:

College advisors

help you map out your degree, make sure your program of study meets University requirements and provide guidance in selecting elective courses. If needed, they’ll refer you to advisors more knowledgeable in your specific major/minor.

Major/minor advisors

assist you with requirements specific to your major/minor and academic department and help you build your timeline for taking required courses.

Exploratory advisors

are specialized in helping you consider your personal interests and explore majors and careers to find a match that’s right for you.

University Studies advisors

work with students looking to integrate prior coursework into an interdisciplinary University Studies degree. They help you select your concentrations, choose your electives and make a plan you can navigate to graduation.

The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University offers the only comprehensive aviation program at a public university in Michigan, and with just over 1,100 undergraduate students, is one of the largest aviation programs in the nation. Backed by 80 years of aviation experience and our excellent industry reputation, the college is a powerful force in the future of aviation training.

The college's vision is to establish and maintain the most advanced training fleet and equipment available in collegiate aviation, complementing a world-class professional aviation program consistently viewed as one of the best in the world. The college continuously examines its pedagogy, pioneering revolutionary new methods of instruction designed to improve communication skills necessary in all fields of aviation: management, maintenance and flight. The college produces graduates who think critically, communicate effectively and participate meaningfully and ethically in the dynamic field of aviation.

(269) 964-6375

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The College of Arts and Sciences represents the foundation of learning and the academic heart of WMU. With 25 departments and interdisciplinary programs, WMU's largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for you.

Our students are among the very top students in the country having received the very competitive and distinguished Goldwater Fellowships and Fulbright awards.

(269) 387-4366

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As the cornerstone of Western Michigan University, the College of Education and Human Development continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists.

If you are an incoming student interested in the College of Education and Human Development, click on your student type below for next steps and more information.

(269) 387-3474

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Here at Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, we offer a nurturing environment that allows each of our students to achieve and grow. We’ll give you a solid classroom foundation with exceptional hands-on experiences.  You’ll work closely with our highly accomplished faculty, who want to get to know you, support you and see you succeed.

Our $100 million facility on WMU’s Parkview Campus has 323,000 square feet of teaching and research space, with 75 undergraduate and graduate labs. We share space in the Business Technology and Research Park with 44 high-tech companies.

(269) 276-3270

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Western Michigan University's College of Fine Arts is a place where passion meets practice. It's a place where students learn through both theory and experience and where developing artists refine their creative identity and gain exposure to accomplished professionals in their discipline.

The Frostic School of Art, the Department of Dance, the School of Music and the Department of Theatre all boast best-in-class facilities, top-notch faculty and endless opportunities for involvement and artistic exploration. Apply today to pursue your passion at the WMU College of Fine Arts.

(269) 387-4672

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In 1976, pioneering allied health and helping profession programs united in the WMU College of Health and Human Services. Some of our departments, like occupational therapy and blindness and low vision studies, are among the oldest departments in the nation.  And some programs, like the new Doctor of Physical Therapy, show that we continue to grow to meet the needs of our students and our community.

(269) 387-2656

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Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, one of the largest schools of business in the United States, is the academic home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students majoring in 16 specialized areas of business. An additional 300 graduate students study business administration and accountancy. The college offers certificate programs in supply chain and cybersecurity.

(269) 387-5075

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The Lee Honors College is home to more than 1,600 high-achieving students who are completing programs of study in every one of WMU’s seven academic colleges. You may join the honors college as a new or continuing undergraduate student at Western Michigan University.

(269) 387-3230

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Specialized Advising Programs

The mission of Exploratory Advising is to disseminate information about classes and majors so that students gain the knowledge and tools needed to make educated decisions regarding their academic careers and to explore possible majors in a meaningful, productive way. Exploratory Advising partners with academic and student affairs departments across campus to educate students in the areas of course selection and registration, general education requirements, good academic standing and major exploration.

(269) 387-4410

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University Studies integrates your prior college coursework, from virtually any major, into one degree from WMU. You can earn your University Studies degree entirely online or take courses on main campus.

(269) 387-4200

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