June 24, 2022

Welcome, Dr. Charles Cotton!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Charles Cotton as the associate vice president for Enrollment Management. Dr. Cotton, a native of Michigan, comes to WMU with years of experience working in higher education, including roles at Clarke University, Alma College and Michigan State University.

His leadership and expertise will be invaluable in our recruitment and retention efforts, and we look forward to working with him. Dr. Cotton is a foodie, enjoys cycling and has a newborn.

Summer commencement tomorrow

WMU is hosting in-person commencement ceremonies at Miller Auditorium tomorrow to celebrate summer graduates. Livestream links are available via wmich.edu/commencement and will become active shortly before the ceremonies begin. Ceremony times are as follows:

  • 9 a.m.—College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, Haworth College of Business, Merze Tate College
  • 12 p.m.—College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Education and Human. Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences 

More than 1,100 students will graduate from WMU this summer. Learn more at wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68246.

SUM I grades due by noon on July 5

The final grade worksheet will be available for grade submission until noon on Tuesday, July 5. Students will not be able to see their grades online until the grade roll process is completed in the Registrar’s Office. This is done shortly after noon on the day grades are due and nightly thereafter.

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2022-23 tuition rates and fees now available

View the rates and fees at wmich.edu/registrar/2022-2023-tuition.

Did you know? A fun fact from the Registrar...

Of the 1,100+ summer graduates, 629 students have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and 101 students have a cumulative GPA of 4.0!