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    Western Warrior Scholarship

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Serving those who have served.

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides guidance and mentorship for veterans, those still serving and their family members. We offer assistance in academic and benefit support; we also bring answers to questions regarding WMU, the VA and southwest Michigan.

While transitioning back into civilian and college life, let us help you with many of the challenges that you may face, including:

  • Academic support
  • Career services
  • Counseling and disability services
  • GI benefits and in-state tuition
  • Student Veterans of America (SVA)
  • Transition assistance
  • VetSuccess on Campus

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Walk-in Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 2 - 5 pm. Thursday 8 - 11 am.
Other times by appointment only. Please call 269-387-4444 to make an appointment.
MAKE A GIFT

  • 1st

    Purple Heart University in Michigan

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  • 185

    military students on the dean's list

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  • 800+

    military students enrolled at WMU

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  • 2020

    "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities

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Four student veterans standing in front of a Student Veterans for America banner during the Veterans Day pancake breakfast event.

WMU waives admissions application fee for military students

April 2

Veterans, current service members, spouses and dependents are eligible for the undergraduate application fee to be waived.

OMVA staff speaking with a new military student during an orientation event.

WMU approves Block Transfer of Military Credit Policy

September 16

Students who are military service members or veterans may receive a block of up to 15 credit hours of open elective credit towards a bachelor's degree.

A screenshot of the registration schedule from WMU's Office of the Registrar.

Military students receive priority registration benefits

September 14

Students qualifying for VA priority registration must be active duty military, veterans, reservists, members of the National Guard or ROTC.

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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5303 USA
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