Live with other art students
When you sign up to live in the Fine Arts House learning community in Harvey Hall you get the opportunity to network with others who are the future of your industry. The Fine Arts House prides itself on academic success and career preparation. Residents here are welcoming, accepting, supporting, and dedicated to their crafts. You will form strong bonds with people in your major which helps with the home to college transition.
Sign up through the housing portal.
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You've made the right choice
Our graduates say their education at WMU prepared them for a career in the arts. In fact, 95% of Fine Arts graduates completed at least one experiential education activity. That means that they were able to get hands-on experience in their chosen field. And the fun doesn't stop when you graduate: most of our graduates in 2021 were happy in their jobs.
And they are employed across the globe at organizations like:
Bark, Bell Textron, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago Scenic Studios, Children's Healing Center, Eisenhower Dance Detroit, FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation, Farmers Alley Theatre, FITURE, George Center Foundation, Hellen Fox Gospel Music Center, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Muzique, North Shore School of Dance, Seattle Rep Theatre, Sinclair Broadcast Group, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Stellantis, Stryker, Walt Disney World, Yessian Music, Zagg
What can you do with an art degree from WMU?
Fun is waiting for you
You're are joining a community that's committed to an extraordinary student experience. Get ready to be inspired by the passion and talent on our campus. Together, we’re pursuing innovation, curiosity, inspiration and creative thinking. Check out some of our students' work.
