Events and Workshops
September 2023
Graduate College Research and Travel Grants Informational Session
Wednesday, September 20, 3 to 4 p.m. Walwood Hall Grad Commons
This in-person session offers an overview of the application process and offers opportunities to ask questions not addressed in the presentation.
Health and Wellness Workshop for Self-Care
Friday, September 29, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sangren Hall Room 2110
Attend this workshop to learn more about self-care. This session will focus on practices to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life.
OCTOBER 2023
Graduate College Writing Circles
- In-person every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 21, join for part of the day or for the entire day! Meet in Walwood Hall, East Campus. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
- Virtual Writing Circle every Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 11, supplement your writing time with a virtual option or join if you are remote and cannot attend the in-person circles.
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WMU Graduate and Professional School Fair 2023 (In-person)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 3 to 6 p.m.
The Graduate and Professional School Fair will be held in-person from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Miller Auditorium on the main campus of Western Michigan University. Speak with representatives from 80 graduate and professional schools from WMU and throughout the U.S. about your options for advanced studies. This free event is open to WMU and all other college students, WMU staff and faculty, and community members. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/grad-fair.
Master of Science in Finance Information Session (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 10, 6 p.m.
Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MFA 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.
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, October 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
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 Walwood Hall Lobby, East Campus. Beverages will be provided.
Dissertation Formatting Workshops
Tuesday, October 17, 10 a.m.
The Graduate College is pleased to offer two synchronous formatting workshops for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, master's with thesis option, and specialist projects in Education. The same content will be provided at each workshop. The workshop will outline how to interpret the University's formatting requirements and relay helpful information on paperwork requirements, copyrighting, and the integrated dissertation submission process via ProQuest ETD Administrator. Participants are asked to have a copy of the WMU formatting guidelines readily available at the time of the workshop.
Blindness and Low Vision Studies Information Session (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 25, 2 p.m.
Learn more about graduate programs in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies including our M.A. in Orientation and Mobility for Adults and Children, M.A. in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, M.A. in Teaching Children with Visual Impairments, and a Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology.
Dissertation Formatting Workshops
Wednesday, October 25, 10 a.m.
The Graduate College is pleased to offer two synchronous formatting workshops for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, master's with thesis option, and specialist projects in Education. The same content will be provided at each workshop. The workshop will outline how to interpret the University's formatting requirements and relay helpful information on paperwork requirements, copyrighting, and the integrated dissertation submission process via ProQuest ETD Administrator. Participants are asked to have a copy of the WMU formatting guidelines readily available at the time of the workshop.
Master of Business Administration Information Session (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 25, 6 p.m.
Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MFA 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.
November 2023
Graduate College Writing Circles
- In-person every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 21, join for part of the day or for the entire day! Meet in Walwood Hall, East Campus. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
- Virtual Writing Circle every Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 11, supplement your writing time with a virtual option or join if you are remote and cannot attend the in-person circles.
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Master of Science in Finance Information Session (Virtual)
Tuesday, November, 6 p.m.
Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MFA 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.
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, November 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
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 Walwood Hall Lobby, East Campus. Beverages will be provided. Beverages will be provided.
Graduate Student Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 1 p.m.
Sanford Center, Schneider
Learn about the basics of debt management, and finance best practices during this presentation. Invest an hour in your financial future and gain life-long returns.
December 2023
Graduate College Writing Circles
- In-person every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 21, join for part of the day or for the entire day! Meet in Walwood Hall, East Campus. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
- Virtual Writing Circle every Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Starting Sept. 11, supplement your writing time with a virtual option or join if you are remote and cannot attend the in-person circles.
CLICK TO RSVP
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, December 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
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 Walwood Hall Lobby, East Campus. Beverages will be provided.