WMU hockey celebrating the NCAA National Championship.

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You are truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place to become your best self.
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No. 1 Broncos

Dominating at the global, national and Mid-American Conference level, Broncos are the reigning champs across many awards and accolades. Check out our top tier talent below.

Students on the air in the WIDR-FM studio.

Best in the nation

  • Hockey NCAA champions
  • Three Grammy winners
  • Three Emmy winners
  • National award-winning food marketing program
  • Nation’s best student-run radio station
  • Dance national champions
  • Most softball community service hours
  • Two national skating golds
  • National hockey coach of the year
  • Top education employer in MI
Two students holding the DECA First Place trophy.

Best in the world

  • World champion digital marketing students
  • Top marketing communication team at DECA international business competition
  • Two award-winning exhibits at an international art competition
A Western Michigan women's soccer athlete with the ball on the field.

Best in the MAC

  • Top athletic program two years running
  • Top athletic program for community service hours
  • Top women’s soccer coach for back-to-back years
  • Women’s soccer regular season champs for three consecutive years

Your overall well-being comes first.

Explore Western’s spaces, activities and tools created to help you excel intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.

Student Center socializing, study, eating.

A place to belong

All Broncos come together in the new student center. You’ll find a game room, culturally affirming spaces, great food, indoor hammocking, study spaces and even a Starbucks!
eSports at WMU. Students engaged.

400+ student organizations

With groups ranging from personal or academic interest to club sports to Greek life and intramural teams, it can be easy to expand your community.

Western’s Department of Theatre holds a dress rehearsal for their upcoming adaptation of Clue in Shaw Theatre. Based on the 1985 movie, there will be four performances from November 10 through No

4,000+ campus events annually

You can fill your calendar with a variety of fun around campus such as concerts, musicals, comedians, varsity sport games and more.

Study break, with a local therapy dog.

Holistic wellness tools

Access health support whenever and wherever you need it through digital platforms—WellTrack and Uwill—free to all Broncos.
Stay physically fit at the student recreation center, male student doing a one handed push-up.

Stay in motion

You’ll find many ways to stay physically fit at the student recreation center, such as a climbing wall, free weights, walking track, F-45 room and more.
Students working together, Student Success Navigators.

Student support

The Navigator Network provides individuals with proactive support. Regular check-ins make sure you are on track for graduation and finding the academic and extracurricular resources you need to keep you thriving throughout your college experience.

Live in the heart of the Great Lakes

An upbeat college town within driving distance of big city life, Kalamazoo is perfectly positioned between Chicago and Detroit, and is less than an hour’s drive from Lake Michigan.

Ranked No. 3

Best Metro Area in America for new college grads—Smart Asset, 2023

Top 100

Best Places to Live—Livability.com, 2022

No. 5

Most Vibrant Arts Community—SMU Data Arts ranking for medium-sized communities, 2024

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