Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Your journey at Western Michigan University is a global one. Through transformative events, immersive classes and experience-driven learning, the Haenicke Institute for Global Education connects Kalamazoo to the world—and the world to Kalamazoo. We assist more than 1,500 international students and recent graduates with immigration, student success and post-graduation job training. We also support nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students at partner institutions in China and Taiwan. We host 80+ study abroad programs and bring students, faculty and staff to 30 countries, on average, each year. From fostering academic opportunities to showcasing cultural events and providing K-12 outreach, the Haenicke Institute promotes learning that transcends borders and takes you wherever you want to go.  

Haenicke Institute for Global Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5245 USA
(269) 387-5890

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Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, please contact staff directly. Express advising for international students is available Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Express advising for study abroad is available daily. Both units are housed in the Faunce Student Services building.
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Haenicke Institute Programming

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International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services is responsible for international student recruitment, admissions and immigration support.
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Study Abroad

WMU Study Abroad supports more than 80 programs around the world, sending students, faculty and staff to 30 countries, on average, each year.
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Faculty Engagement

The Haenicke Institute supports partnerships with more than 100 international institutions, offering options to faculty who are interested in collaboration and exchange.
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English Language Learning

The Center for English Language and Culture for International Students offers intensive English language study.
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Global Learning

The Haenicke Institute facilitates a variety of large and small-scale events, experiences and courses to enrich the campus community and support WMU's internationalization efforts.
WMU staff helping young children learn about Asia.

Asian Initiatives

WMU Asian Initiatives enhances scholarship and knowledge of East Asia on campus and throughout southwest Michigan.
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There is so much to learn at the global level, and if you get locked in on a certain thing or place, you miss out on so many opportunities and possibilities. The opportunity to go out into the world and meet people on a global scale is an opportunity I couldn't pass up.
— Megan Garrett, Transfer Student, '26

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