Events and Workshops
September 2024
Graduate College Student Sucess Workshop
Tuesday, September 10, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
3403 Dunbar Hall
The Graduate College is hosting an interactive in-person workshop on September 10 from 1 to 2:30 in 3403 Dunbar Hall. This workshop will discuss everything you need to know to thrive in graduate school. Some topics to address are campus and community support, funding, mental health and wellness, and more. A light lunch will be provided. Please register in advance here.
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program Information Session
Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Session
The OTD program at WMU prepares you with the academic and clinical knowledge you need to become a certified occupational therapy practitioner. Learn more by attending this session. Please register in advance below.
Doctoral of Physical Therapy Information Session
Tuesday, September 10, 7 p.m.
Virtual Session
The Department of Physical Therapy offers a professional entry-level program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Students applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program must have earned a baccalaureate degree and completed all prerequisite courses before program admission. Learn more by attending this session. Please register in advance below.
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, September 11, 10 a.m.
Graduate College, Walwood Hall, East Campus (Parking lot #1)
WMU employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. Register for an in-person informational session hosted by the WMU Graduate College to learn more about graduate program options, including application deadlines and requirements. Sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Graduate College (West Walwood Hall, East Campus). If there is no registration, the session will be canceled that month, so be sure to sign-up in advance!
Organizational Change Leadership - Ph.D. Information Session
Wednesday, September 18, noon
Virtual Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership. Please register to receive your Webex link.
Graduate Student Welcome
Saturday, September 21, 12 to 3 p.m.
Graduate College, Walwood Hall, East Campus
The Graduate College is hosting the Grad Student Welcome event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 3 p.m. to welcome new and continuing graduate students to the new academic year! Join us for a fun afternoon with games, music, and free food for you and your family at the Graduate College, Walwood Hall. More information to follow.
October 2024
Master of Science in Finance Information Session
Wednesday, October 2, noon
Hybrid Session
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. Register in advance here.
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, October 9, 10 a.m.
Graduate College, Walwood Hall, East Campus (Parking lot #1)
WMU employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. Register for an in-person informational session hosted by the WMU Graduate College to learn more about graduate program options, including application deadlines and requirements. Sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Graduate College (West Walwood Hall, East Campus). If there is no registration, the session will be canceled that month, so be sure to sign-up in advance!
Master of Business Administration Information Session
Wednesday, October 9, 6 p.m.
Hybrid 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 in advance here.
Cybersecurity Information Session
Wednesday, October 10, 6 p.m.
Virtual Session
Join faculty, current students, and program leaders to learn about WMU's Cybersecurity programs, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on program features. Register in advance here.
Graduate College Formatting Workshops
Monday, October 21, 10 a.m.
Virtual Session
The Graduate College is pleased to offer two synchronous formatting workshops for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, master's with thesis option. The same content will be provided at each workshop. Register here.
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.
Graduate College Formatting Workshops
Thursday, October 24, 1 p.m.
Virtual Session
The Graduate College is pleased to offer two synchronous formatting workshops for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, master's with thesis option. The same content will be provided at each workshop. Register here.
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.
November 2024
WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)
Wednesday, November 6, 10 a.m.
Graduate College, Walwood Hall, East Campus (Parking lot #1)
WMU employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. Register for an in-person informational session hosted by the WMU Graduate College to learn more about graduate program options, including application deadlines and requirements. Sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Graduate College (West Walwood Hall, East Campus). If there is no registration, the session will be canceled that month, so be sure to sign-up in advance!