Level 1: Foundations
At Western Michigan University, the general education content of essential studies launches your journey through college as you develop your goals.
In Level 1: Foundations, you will select one (1) course from each of the four categories listed below.
Important Note
The courses and descriptions listed below are for the spring 2025 and fall 2025 semester, and summer I/summer II 2025 sessions. For a complete list of WMU Essential Studies courses, access the PDF. Enrolled students can also access descriptions by logging into GoWMU and accessing DegreeWorks.
