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Events and Workshops

Spring 2025

WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)


WMU employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. The tuition remission program allows employees with fulltime benefits eligibility to take graduate courses tuition free. Sign up for an in-person informational session hosted by the WMU Graduate College to learn more about graduate program options, including application deadlines and requirements. If there is no registration, the session will be canceled that month, so be sure to register in advance! Info sessions will be held in the Graduate College located in West Walwood Hall, East Campus. Beverages will be provided. 

Click here to register for one of our upcoming information sessions on: 

  • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. 
  • Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. 
  • Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m. 
     

Graduate Writing Circle 

The Graduate College is excited to continue providing in-person writing circles during the spring semester! The purpose of the writing circle is to provide a community, accountability, and a dedicated time for students to gather with peers to work independently. All are welcome! Click the button to RSVP for the in-person circle, so we know you will be joining us!

Writing Circle - Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from Thursday, Jan. 16 through Thursday, April 10 (exceptions: Spring Break, March 6). Join for part of the afternoon or for the entire time in the lobby of the Graduate College, Walwood Hall, East Campus.

RSVP here for the writing circle
 

January 2025

Graduate Student Meetup

Kickstart the 2025 year by attending the Graduate Student Meetup! Join the Graduate College on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Game Room located on the first floor of the WMU Student Center. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fun, in-person event for grad students! 

  • Open to all graduate students
  • Play free games, such as billiards, ping pong, foosball, and arcade games
  • Engage with other grad students from across campus 
  • Enjoy FREE food and beverages

Click here to RSVP! 

Master of Science in Finance Information Session

Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the WMU Haworth College of Business finance graduate program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on new program features. Register here

Cybersecurity Information Session

January 30, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Learn more about WMU's cybersecurity graduate program by attending this free information sessions on January 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register here.

February 2025

Research and Travel Grant Information Session

Wednesday, February 5, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Graduate Student Commons, Waldo Library

An informational session for the Spring 2025 Graduate Student Research Grant and Graduate Student Travel Grant  will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Graduate Student Commons located on the third floor of the Waldo Library. The in-person info session offers an overview of the application process and offers the opportunity to ask questions not addressed in the session. No registration is required.

Open Play Volleyball | Graduate Student Meetup

Friday, February 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.
WMU  Student Recreation Center

The WMU Graduate College invites all graduate students to play pickup volleyball together! Free pizza and water will be provided. 

Join us on Friday, Feb. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the volleyball courts located inside the WMU Student Recreation Center (SRC), Main Campus. This is a free event to play volleyball and socialize with your fellow graduate student friends and peers!

  • New to volleyball? We can teach you how to play!
  • Not a member of the SRC (or not sure if you are a member)? No problem! Bring your WMU Bronco student ID card to enter for free! There are no fees for grad students.

This is an open play opportunity for volleyball players of all levels to enjoy being active and to socialize with other grad students!

RSVP here (participants will be prompted to sign-up through the WMU intramural league website).

Master of Science in Finance Information Session

Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Virtual Session

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the WMU Haworth College of Business finance graduate program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on new program features. Register here

March 2025 

Master of Business Administration Information Session

Wednesday, March 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Join faculty, current students and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MBA program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on new program features. Register here.

Master of Science in Finance Information Session

Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the WMU Haworth College of Business finance graduate program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on new program features. Register here

Cybersecurity Information Session

March 27, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Learn more about WMU's cybersecurity graduate program by attending this free information sessions on March 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register here.

June 2025

Master of Business Administration Information Session

Wednesday, June 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual Session

Join faculty, current students and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MBA program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on new program features. Register here.