Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Events and Workshops

On-going Fall 2025

WMU Employee Graduate Education Information Session (in-person, for WMU employees only)

WMU employees receive excellent benefits from the University and are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities. Sign up for an in-person informational session hosted by the WMU Graduate College to learn more about graduate program options, including application deadlines and requirements. Sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Graduate College (West Walwood Hall, East Campus, parking lot #1). If there is no registration, the session will be canceled that month, so be sure to register in advance! Register here. 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 8
  • Wednesday, Nov. 12

Graduate Writing Circle (in-person) 

Wednesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. (September 24 through December 3)
West Walwood Hall Lobby (outside of the Graduate College entrance)

The Graduate College is offering a Writing Circle this fall to assist graduate students who are seeking accountability, community, and a dedicated space to work on their dissertation or thesis projects or to work on class papers and projects. Participants gather weekly for three hours over the semester. This is an accountability group, not a peer review session, and as such offers support for your writing process. Free coffee and snacks are provided.

The first session will launch on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and we will continue meeting weekly through Wednesday, Dec. 3 for Fall 2025 (exceptions: Fall Break, Oct. 15; Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 26).

Signup to attend here.
 

October 2025

Master of Business Administration Information Session

Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual and in-person session

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the Haworth College of Business MBA program, including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on program features. These info sessions are offered in a HyFlex format allowing participants to attend virtually on Zoom or in person at the Haworth College of Business. 

Register to attend the info session virtual and in-person here.
 

Graduate Student Meetup | WMU Historic Walking Tour

Tuesday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Meet at the Oaklands Building, adjacent to the Seibert Administration Building

Step back in time and explore Western Michigan University’s roots! Join us for a guided walking tour led by Lynn Houghton, regional history curator for the University Libraries, as we uncover the fascinating past of West Michigan Avenue. Learn about areas that played a role in WMU’s growth into the thriving campus community it is today.
 
Meet at The Oaklands Building (1815 W. Michigan Ave, adjacent to the Seibert Administration Building). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour will continue rain or shine, unless severe storms are forecasted.
 

MS in Finance Info Session

Wednesday, October 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. 
Hybrid (Zoom or Room 3250, Schneider Hall, WMU Haworth College of Business) 

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the WMU Haworth College of Business Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.), including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on our program features. Each session is offered in a HyFlex format allowing you to register to attend virtually on Zoom or in-person in Room 3250, Schneider Hall, home to the WMU Haworth College of Business.

Register here to join!

Graduate College Formatting Workshops

Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m.
 
The Graduate College is pleased to offer two synchronous formatting workshops for the preparation of doctoral dissertations and master's with thesis option. The same content will be provided at each workshop. Register here.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.
 
The workshop will outline how to interpret the University's formatting requirements and relay helpful information on paperwork requirements, copyrighting, and the integrated dissertation submission process via ProQuest ETD Administrator. Participants are asked to have a copy of the WMU formatting guidelines readily available at the time of the workshop. 
 

November 2025

Graduate Student Meetup | Indoor Climbing Wall

Date TBD
Get active, de-stress, and connect with fellow graduate students! Join us for an evening of indoor rock climbing, cornhole, spikeball, dodgeball, and more. No experience is needed—climbing gear and instructions will be available, and all games are beginner-friendly. Whether you’re scaling the wall or cheering on your friends, this event is all about fun, connection, and community.
 

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Information Session

Wednesday, November 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual 

Attend this information session to learn about the WMU master's degree in Cybersecurity, a 30-credit online program that can be completed in as little as 20 months. Click here to register for the info session.

December 2025

MS in Finance Info Session

Tuesday, December 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. 
Hybrid (Zoom or Room 3250, Schneider Hall, WMU Haworth College of Business) 

Join faculty and program leaders to learn about the WMU Haworth College of Business Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.), including information about how the program can help accelerate your career and build your professional network, as well as information on our program features. Each session is offered in a HyFlex format allowing you to register to attend virtually on Zoom or in-person in Room 3250, Schneider Hall, home to the WMU Haworth College of Business.

Register here.