Multicultural Affairs for Students

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Multicultural Affairs for Students helps students identify their unique purpose and potential by providing them with opportunities to discover and develop talents and interests. We strive to create an environment that enables them to grow and thrive intellectually, culturally, professionally and personally throughout their college experience. We foster community involvement and promote a campus climate that respects and appreciates the history, culture and traditions of all students.

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Multicultural Affairs for Students focuses on the transition and success of multicultural students at WMU. The ultimate goal is for our multicultural students to retain and graduate on time.

Through various programs and events, we provide support in:

24/7 online tutoring service
Academic monitoring
Employment and internship exploration
Events and programs that promote cultural awareness
Networking opportunities
Peer mentoring
Scholarship information
Student organization support

Students are needed to help promote the success of others within our community. Through admissions events, speaker panels, and event coordination, students can gain meaningful experience.

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93%

retention rate from fall 2021 to spring 2022.

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participants graduated from WMU in 2022-23, within six years of enrollment.

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