College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Our students are curious, driven and innovative thinkers who aren’t afraid to try new things and build something new. That’s why the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences focuses on preparing students for a successful, meaningful career. With 14 undergraduate degrees, 12 master's level programs and eight doctoral programs as well as impactful, experiential-learning opportunities, you’ll achieve your vision for the future and find your path to success at Western.
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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5314 USA
(269) 276-3253

What will I learn?

You'll be career-ready and have the skills you need to make an impact after graduating. You'll learn, take part in research experiences, work closely with outstanding faculty and get involved in student organizations with hands-on engineering projects and activities. 

And, your academic career culminates in the Senior Engineering Design Conference, where you will work as a team to address real-world projects for industry partners, non-profit organizations and alumni. 

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My time at Western helped me grow not just as a student, but also as a future engineer, and I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned into my career.

—Joe Funk, manufacturing engineering technology major
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What are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to apply and take the next step in pursuing your purpose and setting yourself up to thrive through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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Events

Fall Engineering Expo 2025

Sep. 24
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall
Employers will meet WMU students from the 14 ABET-accredited engineering and applied sciences concentrations, as well as related majors in aviation and business. Candidates are available for internship, co-op and full-time positions.

Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Benjamin Yee

Oct. 9
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall
Dr. Benjamin Yee will be giving a talk titled "Changes in Plasma Deposition Systems for Semiconductor Manufacturing​," as a part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' fall 2025 Custer Speaker Series.

Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Sajal K. Das

Oct. 24
11 a.m. to noon
Floyd Hall
Dr. Sajal K. Das will be giving a talk titled "From Smart Sensing to Smart Living:​ The Era of IoT, AI/ML and Data Science​," as a part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' fall 2025 Custer Speaker Series.

Senior Engineering Design Conference

Dec. 2
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall
Student innovation will be on display as graduating seniors showcase their engineering and applied sciences skills in capstone projects.

2025 Innovation Expo

Dec. 5
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Floyd Hall
K-12 and WMU students compete for awards by presenting their products, models and prototypes to a panel of judges and the community.