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Western Michigan University
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Pre-Arrival Guide

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The Pre-Arrival Guide is a resource to help students prepare for success at Western Michigan University. You can work through the following Pre-Arrival Guide components in one sitting or slowly, at your own pace. 

  • Welcome at Western Michigan University
  • Pre-Arrival Checklist
  • Learn about the United States
  • Learn about Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Learn about WMU
  • Prepare for arrival
  • Arrival to the United States 
  • Prepare for Hybrid Model

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