Merze Tate College

Advising Update 2026

Exploratory Advising is also advising for the Alpha program. If you are currently working with the Alpha program, you can reach out to Carmen Bell, program manager, or any of the Exploratory advisors:

  • Rich McMullen, Director of Academic Advising
  • Dillon Dolby, Assistant Director of Academic Advising
  • Jade Carriero, Graduate Advisor

The advising office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Our advising services are available via phone, video, and in-person.

 

Drop-in Advising

Monday, August 31 - Thursday, September 10

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Advisors do have meetings and other appointments during these times – so you may have to wait a little while for us to see you – but please don't hesitate to come in!

Check back for updates. If you need to speak to an academic advisor outside of drop-in hours, please schedule an appointment using the appointment links found on this webpage.

Contact Us

Hours

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location

1275 Ellsworth Hall

Phone

(269) 387-4410

Email

@email

GPS Location

1805 Ring Road North, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Connect with Your Advisor

How Can We Help You?

Drop-in Advising

Monday, August 31 - Thursday, September 10

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Advisors do have meetings and other appointments during these times – so you may have to wait a little while for us to see you – but please don't hesitate to come in!

Check back for updates. If you need to speak to an academic advisor outside of drop-in hours, please schedule an appointment using the appointment links found on this webpage.

For instructions on how to schedule an appointment in Student Success Hub, click below:
Making an Advising Appointment (on your Team)
Making an Advising Appointment (outside your Team)
Follow this link to view available WMU courses and register for upcoming semesters.
WMU Course Offerings and Registration
Some academic advisors specialize in specific majors and/or minors. Please use this list to identify the appropriate advisor when scheduling an appointment in Student Success Hub.
Academic Advisors by Major and Minor
Student Success Services at WMU provides academic support programs and connects you to the resources you need to achieve your academic and personal goals.
Student Success Services
ALEKS is an "assessment," not a graded test. The purpose of the placement assessment is to give good measure of your current skills and to place you so that you will be successful in your mathematics courses.
ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
Students who wish to receive course credit for AP exam scores should request that an official grade report transcript of their AP exam scores be sent to Western Michigan University.
Submitting AP Scores
For credit eligibility, Western Michigan University requires a minimum score of 5 or higher for IB exams.
Submitting IB Scores
Bronco Study Zone
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday9 a.m.—5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday9 a.m.—7 p.m.
Thursday9 a.m.—5 p.m.
Friday9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Campus Locations

The Bronco Study Zone @ Rood is located on the third floor of Rood Hall on campus in Kalamazoo and inside the Swain Student Success Center in Sangren Hall.

3374 Rood Hall

2800 Sangren Hall

Writing Center

Location:

Swain Student Success Center, 2800 Sangren Hall.

Spring 2026 Hours:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Waldo Library)
Disability Services for Students

Disability Services for Students at Western Michigan University strives to make education accessible and remove barriers to student success.

Phone: (269) 387-2116

Location: 2080 Seibert Administration Building

Counseling Services

Your first visit: please walk-in to start. If this is your first time at Counseling Services, start with the registration staff on the main level of Sindecuse Health Center. Initial appointments will not be scheduled over the phone.

Phone: (269) 387-1850

Location: Sindecuse Health Center

Career and Student Employment Services

We assist students during any part of their job search process including career exploration, learning job search basics, getting an on-campus job or part-time job in the community, securing an internship, and finding full-time employment after graduation.

Phone: (269) 387-2745

Location: Ellsworth Hall, 1st floor

Financial Aid

Visit the financial aid website for help navigating your college finances.

Phone: (269) 387-6000

Email: @email

Location: Faunce Student Services

New students: You will be considered for scholarships at the time of admission. Current students: Please log into Scholarship Universe to view additional scholarships. Prospective students: If you are considering WMU and are not admitted yet, you can still view public scholarships. To maximize your eligibility for both scholarships and grants, students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarship Info
Admitted Broncos are encouraged to review and apply for institutional and external scholarships using WMU's scholarship-matching tool, Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe
Discover unique opportunities at Western Michigan University. Search Events, Organizations, and News Articles
Experience WMU
Study Abroad

Study abroad is an experience through which students gain major, minor, essential studies and/or elective academic credits while living and learning outside the United States.

Phone: (269) 387-5890

Location: Faunce Student Services

WMU Essential Studies is the required curriculum for all undergraduate students at Western Michigan University.
WES Courses
Please schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor for more information on the process for readmission after a student has been academically dismissed from WMU.
Advising Appointment for Readmission to WMU
Here are some additional resources on campus to assist you in your academic goals.
Ombudsman
Textbooks on Course Reserve at Waldo Library

Connect with Your Advisor

Current Student Appointments
Prospective and Transfer Student Appointments

If you are unsure of your academic advisor, you can access that information in Degree Works or viewing the list of Academic Advisors by Major and Minor.

 

For prospective transfer and high school students, as you do not have an academic advisor of record yet, please schedule an appointment using this link or email @email with your questions.

Rich McMullen

Richard McMullen, Director of Exploratory Advising

Serving the following student populations:

  • Undecided and undeclared students
  • Students looking to change majors
  • Alpha scholars
  • Students waiting to get into restricted programs (fine arts, engineering, flight science, etc.)
  • General academic advising questions
Email Rich
Dillon Dolby

Dillon Dolby, Assistant Director of Exploratory Advising

Serving the following student populations:

  • Undecided and undeclared students
  • Students looking to change majors
  • Alpha scholars
  • Students waiting to get into restricted programs (fine arts, engineering, flight science, etc.)
  • General academic advising questions
Email Dillon
Jade Carriero, Graduate Advisor

Jade Carriero, Graduate Advisor

Serving the following student populations:

  • Undecided and undeclared students
  • Students looking to change majors
  • Alpha scholars
  • Students waiting to get into restricted programs (fine arts, engineering, flight science, etc.)
  • General academic advising questions
Email Jade

We help students make decisions

Exploratory advising serves:

  • Students choosing to further explore their options before declaring a major.
  • Anticipated fine arts majors waiting to audition for their intended program.
  • Prospective engineering majors completing prerequisite courses for their intended program.
  • Any student or a prospective student looking for general information on undergraduate majors.
Learn more about Exploratory Advising

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