Housing and Residence Life

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Spring 2025 Housing Sign-up and Move in

Housing and Residence Life
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5312 USA
(269) 387-4735

You made a great choice with WMU's campus housing!

Students enrolled in at least one credit hour are eligible to live in WMU’s residence halls and apartments. Apartment complexes are for upper-level students and have additional eligibility requirements.

Sign up for campus housing

Spring 2025 sign-up begins November. Log in to the Housing Portal with your Bronco NetID and password, and choose the housing option you want.

Housing OptionsDate and Time 
Residence halls10 a.m. EST Nov. 1Sign spring contract; room selection December 13 (directions to be emailed)
Arcadia Flats, Western View Apartments10 a.m. EST Nov. 15Sign spring and summer 1 contract; choose an apartment
Stadium Drive Apartments, Spindler Hall10 a.m. EST Nov. 15Sign spring contract; choose an apartment

New students: If you have not changed the temporary password that was provided in your admission letter, visit Change Password prior to logging in. If you do not have your Bronco NetID and temporary password, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (269) 387-HELP or email @email.

 
Students requesting disability-related accommodations should contact:

Students requesting disability-related accommodations with respect to housing and/or dining should start the process by contacting WMU Disability Services (DSS) at (269) 387-2116 or www.wmich.edu/disabilityservices.

It is the student's responsibility to request disability-related accommodations. It is important to know that the number of housing spaces is limited. While we cannot guarantee all requests can be honored, all requests are reviewed and will be fulfilled as able.

Disability Services for Students
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5326
Phone: (269) 387-2116
TTY: (269) 387-2120
Fax: (269) 387-0633

Housing and Residence Life recognizes that single-gender housing may not be appropriate or comfortable for everyone. Click here to learn more about what WMU offers.

Move-in

  • Residence halls: New international students move into the residence halls Jan. 2. Please call the phone number posted on your building’s front door when you arrive.  If you are able, please complete online check-in via the housing portal the first week of January: Housing Portal > Residence Halls > Spring move-in.
  • Apartments and Spindler Hall: Please see “Apartments and Spindler Hall” section below.  

Residence halls open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.  When you arrive, go to the service desk in the main lobby.  Staff will give you your key and walk you through essential information.  Prior to arrival, complete the online check-in via the housing portal the first week of January:  housing portal > Residence Halls > Spring move-in.

New students check in between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at the Housing and Residence Life office, top floor of Faunce Student Services.  Check-in includes receiving your key and completing an online form.  Weekend check-in is not available.

Students and parents can park in any student space in lots designated A, C, F, K and W during move-in. Cars in employee (R), reserved and handicapped (unless a permit is displayed) spaces will be ticketed. 

Virtual parking passes are available from Parking Services. They should be purchased by the end of the first week of class.

Residence halls:  If you have any concerns with your room upon arrival, please speak with the hall director or graduate assistant. They can be found in the hall office or by contacting a number posted at the front desk. Custodial is on standby to assist, and maintenance can be contacted.

Apartments:  If you have any concerns with your room/apartment upon arrival, please contact a resident manager or the housing office.  Custodial is on standby to assist, and maintenance can be contacted.

After you check-in, you will complete the online room/apartment inventory found in the housing portal. This documents the state of your room, furniture, etc. upon arrival. When you move out, housing staff compare the inventory to the room/apartment's move-out condition to determine if damages happened. Room inventories are due a few days after you move in.

Once you get into your room/apartment, register your computer or phone on the wireless network. If you have a gaming system or TV, register them on the network too. The site includes a list of incompatible devices.

Mail will begin to be delivered on the first day of move-in. Click here for details about sending and receiving mail.

Students will go to Parking Services during regular business to get their ID. To expedite the process, a photo can be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. Most buildings require swiping your ID to enter, so we recommend getting your ID the day you arrive. 

Pets, other than fish and service animals, are not allowed in campus housing. We recommend leaving family pets at home so you do not have to leave them in the car during cold temperatures.

Residence Halls - Miscellaneous

Click here for details on TV compatibility, wireless compatibility for gaming systems and other devices, and what is not allowed. There is also a printable packing list that covers all the bases. If you order a EcoMax (fridge/microwave combination unit), delivery arrangements will be made on or shortly following your move-in day.

Click here to see what furniture is provided in your room.

All halls but Ackley/Shilling come with loft kits already in the room. Ackley/Shilling residents must request one, and quantities are limited. Some beds may already be lofted. If not, the extra head and footboard, stabilizer rail and safety bar will be in the closet. You can set the loft to any height you desire. Watch our video showing how to loft your bed so you know what to do.

Each hall will have 15-20 large bins students or families can use out to help get belongings to the room. Families can also bring their own carts and dollies to move boxes and belongings. We will disinfect bins between users as we are able, but we recommend bringing something to wipe it down with prior to use.

Apartments and Spindler Hall do not have carts or dollies available for move-in.

Meal plans begin Monday, Jan. 6. Click here for hours and locations.

Valleys and Western Heights have elevators. A service elevator will be available upon request at Henry Hall. To expedite the use of elevators, we encourage you to take the elevator up with belongings, but use the stairs to come down, as long as you are able to do so.

Apartments and Spindler Hall - Miscellaneous

Click here to see what furniture is provided in your unit if you opted for a furnished apartment.  All Spindler Hall rooms are furnished.