May 19, 2023
Metro Detroit outreach efforts
WMU staff from multiple colleges visit Cass Technical High School
On Wednesday, May 5, Western Michigan University held next step and interest level conversations with over 250 students at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, MI. The following staff members met with more than five classes, each ranging in grades nine through 12 to discuss the many opportunities that await them at Western:
- Alvina Gipson, Admissions
- Billy Clayton, Army ROTC
- Scot Conant, CEAS
- Rozlin Opolka, CFA
- Scott VanAvery, HCOB
Our representatives were well received by both the staff and students at Cass Tech. In future years, college recruitment staff will be invited to meet with juniors and seniors in the fall, in addition to outreach conducted year-round by Admissions staff.
Seeking volunteers for July 12
The WMU Office of Admissions has been a proud, long-time supporter of the Metro Detroit Youth Day program, and we are looking for volunteers from the academic colleges to join us at the upcoming Metro Detroit Youth Day at Belle Isle on Wednesday, July 12. We need volunteers to bring interactive projects to engage children ranging in age from six to 16. You can learn more about the program at miyouthfdn.org/events. Please contact Alvina Gipson with questions or to confirm interest in the event.
Spring Dean's List now available
Celebrate student success
Last day for students to withdraw from SUM I classes is June 5
goWMU will be available for students to withdraw until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 5. Students with a registration hold who are unable to use goWMU may request a withdrawal in person through the Registrar's Office until 5 p.m. on June 5 or by emailing the Registrar's Office.
Summer commencement information
Summer commencement ceremonies will take place in Miller Auditorium on Saturday, June 24. Ceremony times are as follows:
9 a.m.
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Fine Arts
- Haworth College of Business
- Merze Tate College
12 p.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- College of Health and Human Services
Ceremonies will be livestreamed and publicly available via wmich.edu/commencement.
Updates from Student Financial Aid
SUM II 2023 financial aid applications are now available for graduate and undergraduate students. Federal Parent PLUS Loan applications are also available. Graduate PLUS Loan applications are available on the SUM II financial aid application. We will begin processing all SUM II applications when returning students are packaged.
2023-24 catalogs coming later this summer
The 2023-24 Academic Catalogs will be published on Aug. 1, pending the approval of several curriculum proposals by the Board of Trustees at their June 29 meeting. We appreciate your patience as we work toward providing the best catalog experience possible. Please direct questions to Kelley Oliver.
Did you know? A fun fact from the Registrar...
The average GPA for all spring 2023 courses was 3.25, up from 3.22 in spring 2022.