Student Success Toolkit
A trained academic coach will meet with you one-on-one to help examine perceived barriers to success, develop a personalized plan of action, learn and implement new strategies and skills, and take full advantage of campus resources. Meeting with an academic coach is one of the best ways to personalize your education and get on track academically. You can meet with an academic coach once or on a weekly basis to help increase your confidence and achieve your goals.
Student Success Services
Academic support programs to help students enhance their academic skills and connect them to resources.
The Bronco Study Zone is a space for all Western Michigan University students that offers a comfortable learning environment in which students can receive academic support designed to enhance learning and collaboration toward the goal of academic success. Drop-in tutoring is available for various highly challenging courses.
Direct support to students through in-class assistance and weekly review sessions to explore course objectives and develop effective study techniques.
Receive success coaching, including twice-weekly sessions, assistance with goal planning, and academic support with specific courses.
Supplemental instruction for various courses and college success seminars covering many topics.
Developmental Math Tutors
Drop-in tutoring specifically for developmental math courses (1090, 1100, and 1110).
Economics Tutoring
Tutoring offered by the Economics Student Association and Student Success Services.
Finance Tutoring
Drop-in tutoring for various finance courses.
Global and International Studies Tutoring
One-on-one advising and classroom assistance in coursework.
Language, Clubs, and Tables
Language tables, tutoring, clubs, and activities offered by the Department of World Languages and Literature.
Physics Help
Drop-in tutoring for various physics courses.
Spanish Tutoring and Conversation
Opportunities for students enrolled in Spanish language studies to strengthen their mastery of the Spanish grammar and syntax beyond the classroom.
Statistics Help
Drop-in tutoring for various statistics courses.
The College of Health and Human Services acquired an Anatomage Table to further support and enhance anatomy education as it is currently offered in our cadaver lab.
STEP Student Success Center
Drop-in tutoring for Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer science at various residence halls and at the Parkview campus.
Student Success Resources for Gender and Women's Studies
Drop-in tutoring for all students taking gender and women's studies courses.
Writing Center
Writing consultation by appointment or on a drop-in basis. The Writing Center wants to help our Broncos become better writers.
Dwight B. Waldo Library
The University Libraries' main library offers various amenities including a new book area, lounge, group study areas, and quiet study areas.
Offers employment services, career fairs, career advising, campus employment, resume writing, cover letter assistance, and job search strategies.
Assists undecided students who wish to explore a major or who are in the process of declaring a major.
Zhang Career Center
Facilitates career exploration and readiness as well as professional development for business students through innovative programming and advising.
Career and Student Employment Services comprehensive guide to developing as a professional.
Ensures access for students with documented disabilities and serves as an advocate for students in determining appropriate considerations. Offers a variety of services such as priority registration, referral and advocacy activities with university departments, campus accessibility, adaptive computer equipment, and acting as a liaison for special classroom concerns.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Provides guidance to ensure equitable access for all by working collaboratively with the University community to break institutional barriers and affirm the dignity, value, and uniqueness of each member of the community.
Addresses issues of equity, equality and compliance, regarding civil rights laws and policies, for members of the University community.
International Admissions and Services
Assists international students and scholars in their academic, research, cultural, and recreational experiences while working and living within Western Michigan University's campus community and the southwest Michigan community-at-large.
LBGT Student Services
Promotes a campus climate that affirms and supports the academic and personal development of students who identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, questioning, same-gender-loving, transgender, transsexual, intersex, cross-dressers, their partners, allies, and others who face discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Offers education about gender identity and sexual orientation to the WMU community and collaborates with registered student organizations and members of WMU and local community agencies to provide students with access to healthy resources, activities, and support services.
Military and Veteran Affairs
Provides veterans, service members, and family members of veterans with guidance and mentorship in a variety of areas, including academic support, benefit support, and answers to questions about WMU, Veterans Affairs, and the campus community.
Multicultural Affairs for Students
Serves as an information resource on the role and value of diversity in education for Western Michigan University and the greater Kalamazoo communities, sponsors events and programs that promote cultural awareness, and provides support for student organizations.
Serves as a neutral party to help students, faculty, and staff resolve academic and non-academic concerns.
ExperienceWMU (Events)
Houses the variety of campus community’s events, volunteering, social opportunities.
Explore a multitude of official student-led campus organizations.
A student-run organization responsible for finding and bringing quality entertainment to the students at Western Michigan University. CAB brings everything from musicians to movies and much more! Meetings are every Monday 7:30 PM in the Student Opportunity Center located in the student center, near the main entrance (the have a cube/office there too if you want to pop in to learn more)!
International Student Activities
Facilitates ongoing international activities on campus, such as an International Festival and a week-long celebration of International Education Week. Plans numerous service-learning, cultural, and recreational activities to help international students engage with the campus and local community.
Residence Life
Offers a variety of on-campus housing options and fosters a residential experience that engages individuals as students, community members, and learners through academic support, civic responsibility, and personal development.
Student Recreation Center
Offers open recreation, personal training, sport leagues, and group exercise, utilizing equipment and facilities to promote health and well-being, with programs that focus on stress reduction, weight loss, increased flexibility and strength, friendly competition, and social interaction.
A personalized web portal connecting students to online tools and campus resources to help support their goals to Succeed, Thrive and Matter at WMU.
Behavioral Health Services
A licensed and accredited outpatient substance use and behavioral health disorder treatment provider in Michigan.
Counseling Services (Sindecuse Health Center)
Offers short-term individual, couples, and group counseling for a diverse student population to help students learn coping skills and develop new ways of thinking.
Office of Health Promotion and Education
Offers a wide range of programs that cover health and wellness topics, such as sexual health peer education, alcohol risk reduction, and CPR training.
Sindecuse Health Center
Provides evaluation and treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries, preventive health check-ups, periodic health monitoring, as well as health education opportunities that enhance individual and community health.
Sports Medicine Clinic
Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, repetitive trauma, pain and dysfunction.
Includes four divisions: police, parking services, emergency management, and security administration.
Provides escorts to students walking alone to on-campus destinations after dark.
Uwill
Offers free access to teletherapy that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year to all enrolled WMU students.
Offers interactive Self-Help Therapy.
The Mind Spa is a space designed to help WMU students develop and practice relaxation skills that will enhance their academic productivity and their sense of well-being.
Centralized location for your technology needs.
Financial Resources
The federally funded College Assistance for Parenting and Education project (CAPE) allows Western Michigan University to provide a support system for both parents and children. CAPE offers financial, academic and social support programs for parents to help them graduate from college.
Assist students facing short-term financial emergencies that could interfere with their education.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Supports students who are Kalamazoo County residents who are facing unexpected financial challenges that could interfere with their ability to complete their education.
Supports currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate College of Education and Human Development students facing unexpected and urgent needs that may disrupt their ability to stay enrolled and success in their degree
Books for Broncos | Montgomery Essential Needs
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at WMY, one-time award per student.
Textbook Reserves, University Libraries
Allows WMU faculty and instructors to place materials on reserve in the library or electronically for a course
Student Health Assistance Fund
Assist un/under-insured currently enrolled students with unforeseen medical expenses
Broncos. Period. | Montgomery Essential Needs
To end period poverty, free menstrual products around campus (single-use and sustainable options)
Rental assistance, eviction resources, emergency housing
Assists with housing after denials from HRI and DHHS (through State Emergency Relief)
Provides assistances to prevent or resolve homelessness by providing money for rent, rent arrearage, security deposits, and moving expenses
Emergency Services - CA of South Central Michigan
Provides assistance with past due rent and relocation payments
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Fund
Offers rental or utility assistance to residents of wider Portage/Kalamazoo community in a crisis or emergency situation.
Drop-in Services — Ministry with Community
Provides laundry facilities, personal needs items, showers, lockers, basic needs, clothing, etc.
Rentable Program – Continuum of Care
Program called "Rentable" which provides one-time assistance up to $2,000/household. Can be used for application fees, security deposits, offset rent increases, utility costs, etc.
Financial assistance for home repairs, how-to workshops on basic home maintenance, and a tool library where you can check out tools to help complete needed repairs.
KNHS | Making Homeownership a Reality
Education and information on buying a home, repairs, what to do if facing foreclosure
Consumer's Energy Payment Plans and Assistance
Several payment plans and assistance programs for those struggling with monthly bills
Sustainable Housing Equipment (S.H.E.) Shed
An RSO and program through WMU Office for Sustainability. Goal to reduce the amount of waste during move-out times by collecting, repairing, and providing furniture to WMU students. Items are free to low-cost.
Food, Clothing & Bus Tokens - Portage Community Center
Bus tokens for Portage residents.
South County Community Services
Finding solutions for residents who are in need of direct financial assistance by linking and partnering with other service providers
Specialized service providing vehicles to approved agencies serving seniors and individuals with disabilities at no cost. Approved agencies include governmental organizations, non-profits serving seniors and individuals with disabilities and others approved by Metro
Part of Waldo Library filled with items to check out for several hours or days. Ranges from HDMI adapters, conference cameras, microphones, bicycle tool sets, and sewing machines
Part of Waldo Library, multiple laptops students can check out for up to 7 days. Has large computer lab with extended hours for on-site use.
Additional Resources
Documents
Multiple Choice Test Tips
Reviewing for an Exam
CONTROL Your Test Anxiety!!
3 Ways to Conquer Your Test Anxiety
Metacognition
Bloom's Taxonomy
Metacognition: The Skill That Promotes Advanced Learning
Effective Reading with SQ4R
How To Use the SQ4R Reading Technique
Helpful Links
Crash Course Biology
Documents
Teach Like a Champion
Cooperative Learning Model: Strategies & Examples
Documents
Organize All Assignments Tiktok
Sunday Habit Routine
Documents
Videos
General Note-Taking
How to Take Notes from a Textbook
How to Take Notes During a Lecture
Helpful Links
Organizing Assignments
Calendar Organization Advice
How to Manage Time Better
How to Plan Your Week Effectively
Helpful Links
Emotional Intelligence
Growth Mindset
Evaluating Scholarly Sources
Database Searching
The Study Cycle
Pomodoro Study Technique
The Importance of Sleep
Documents
Writing Format Guides
How to Use a Comma
Compare and Contrast Essay
How to Write An Academic Paragraph