Pre-Arrival Guide: Learn About WMU
Take a Tour of Campus
Take a Virtual Tour of the Western Michigan University campus!
Autumn is one of Michigan's most beloved seasons, attracting tourists from around the nation who take driving tours to see our trees transition to vibrant shades of red, orange and purple.
WMU Support and Resources
WMU offers multiple academic support services to all students, as well as specialized programs available to certain populations of students. These offices stand ready to continue to provide service at a distance. All offices can be reached by phone and email and many are providing video services online through Microsoft Teams or other mechanisms.
International Student Experiences at WMU
Let CELCIS students tell you about their experience studying English in the Western Michigan University Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS).
Undergraduate student, Aida Faryami, talks about her experiences studying biomedical sciences at WMU.
Graduate student, Shahid Iqbal, talks about his experience in the Physics program at WMU.
Technology REsources at WMU
Western Michigan University provides students a multitude of technology resources including online collaboration tools, the Microsoft Office Suite and on-campus computer labs with printing capabilities.
Safety at WMU
Let us tell you about public safety at Western Michigan University.
Student Life and Recreation
The Student Recreation Center is free for all fee-paying students. The facility offers exercise equipment, indoor playing courts, climbing wall and more.
Registered Student Organizations (RSO') are an important part of the United States university culture. At WMU, there are hundreds of RSO's that give students the opportunity to network with other students, gain professional experiences, volunteer and explore hobbies.
Tobacco Free Campus
At Western Michigan University, the use of tobacco products is only permitted in enclosed personal vehicles. The use of tobacco products is not permitted indoors or outdoors on any University property. Tobacco products are defined to include the following: cigarettes, electronic-cigarettes, cigars, bidis, snuff, snus, water pipes, pipes, hookahs, chew and any other non-combustible tobacco products. Read more.