American University Experience 1-2 Semesters

The American University Experience is a short-term option for international students to enroll at WMU for one or two consecutive semesters to study in English.
Benefits of American University Experience (1-2 semesters)
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American University Experience students can explore the campus, culture and community of Western Michigan University for one to two consecutive semesters.
- Study for one or two consecutive semesters at WMU.
- Study in English.
- Select courses not available at your home university from 150 undergraduate programs or from select graduate programs.
- Study English as a Second Language in WMU’s Center for English Language and Culture for International Students.
- Reasonable tuition.
- Free airport pickup from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
- On-campus housing with WMU students.
- Located in the Midwest.
- Students from international partner institutions receive a discounted program rate.
American University Experience 2-8 weeks

The WMU Haenicke Institute for Global Education offers a variety of short-term program options — less than eight weeks in length — that enable international students and professionals to explore Western Michigan University.
Benefits of American University Experience (2-8 weeks)
- Explore U.S. American language and culture at Western Michigan University.
- Short term: two to eight weeks!
- Recreational and social activities on the WMU campus and in the Southwest Michigan community.
- Virtual options available.
- Free airport pickup from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
- Located in the Midwest.
- Reasonable program fee.
- Custom programming available!
Exchange Students from Exchange Partners

Exchange at WMU provides short-term options for international students to enroll at Western Michigan University. WMU highly values the mutual benefit drawn through student mobility and faculty exchanges and has active exchange agreements with over 20 international partners
Benefits of Exchange at WMU
- Study for one or two concurrent semesters.
- Study in English.
- Select courses not available at your home university from 150 undergraduate programs or from select graduate programs.
- Pay tuition to home university.
- Free airport pickup from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
- On-campus housing with WMU students.
- Located in the Midwest.
Incoming exchange students must be nominated by their home institutions. Please work closely with the international office in your home institution to secure a nomination and to prepare your application materials, which will be submitted to our office through our secure online application system. Incoming exchange students must be nominated by their international office to be considered for exchange.
Program Information

This section provides essential details about housing options and course registration procedures for American University Experience and Exchange students.