The MLK Academy's mission is to engage students in discovery and learning experiences to facilitate academic success, engagement, and participation in a multicultural world.
By engaging with the professional staff and academy leaders, scholars enter an environment that fosters academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in diversity initiatives on and off campus.
Across all program levels, the academy offers academic course review, academic coaching, free tutoring, and diverse programs that encompass culture and wellness. Each tier addresses milestones associated with different phases in the student’s journey. This support is offered to students from their first year through graduation.
MLK scholars are recipients of the MLK G.O.L.D. Scholarship. The MLK Academy is housed in Multicultural Affairs for Students.
Safety Procedures
Please report any suspected or alleged instances of wrongdoing or misconduct or concerns about inappropriate service provisions and practices by any program staff to the director of Multicultural Affairs for Students using the Student Complaint Form. In case of a medical emergency or an immediate threat to your personal safety, call 911. For non-emergencies, call WMU's Department of Public Safety at (269) 387-5555.
For detailed policies and procedures on what to do in case emergency occurs while you are on campus, refer to WMU emergency procedures.
The WMU Hotline at (269) 387-1001 and the University's home page are WMU's official sources for information on WMU closings due to weather or campus emergencies.
WMU Nondiscrimination Statement
Western Michigan University prohibits discrimination or harassment that violates the law or that limits opportunities of admission, employment, or education based on the protected classes of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, or marital status. Retaliation against any person or group who makes a good faith complaint or participates in a grievance, investigation or related processes is prohibited by law and policy. (View the full policy on the Non-Discrimination Policy page.)