American University Experience: 2-8 Weeks
Study English Language and American Culture
Program Dates (options):
- Summer I: May 2, 2025 (arrival) - June 25, 2025 (departure)
- Summer I & II: May 2, 2025 (arrival) - August 10, 2025 (departure)
- Summer II: June 25, 2025 (arrival) - August 10, 2025 (departure)
Location: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A.*
*Students interested in attending virtually should select this option in the pre-application form.
Accommodations: On campus in a residence hall.
Visa Requirement: Student visa, or a visa waiver for eligible countries for programs 2-7 weeks in length.
Program Fee: varies depending on program.
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Eligibility Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- High school graduate
- Completed some English language training
Application: Interested students should complete the online application for English as a Second Language.
English Skills Review for Graduate Students: Workshop Series (virtual) - August 2025
This virtual workshop series provides English-language instruction and practice to refresh the language skills of graduate students. Participants will attend a series of four workshops to review language skills, gain tools for success, build confidence and connect with other incoming international graduate students. Participants may attend synchronously (live) or attend asynchronously (recorded) via WMU’s Elearning course management system.
Meeting Dates (virtual):
August 4, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 2025
August 25, 2025
Location: Webex (WMU provides accounts for students).
Program Fee: $300 (scholarship and assistantship funds do not apply).
Benefits of American University Experience
- 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!
Custom Programming
Custom programs are available upon request for groups of at least 10 participants. Programs can be designed for study, professional development or English language and culture. In-person and virtual program options available. Contact intl-explore@wmich.edu to begin developing a customized program.