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First-Year Experience

Student Transitions

… hour course that introduces students to the excitement of intellectual inquiry, personal discovery, and the … campus culture as they make the transition from high school to college . Facilitated by both an instructor and a … designed for both students who were active leaders in high school as well as those who are looking to begin developing …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/seminar

Exercise Science

Academics

… Exercise Science Department of Human Performance and Health Education As an exercise … Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12 Pre-Dentistry Pre-Secondary Education Public Health Recreation … choice if you plan to enter graduate or chiropractic school or a professional program in physical therapy, …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/exercise

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a hospital … and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central High School, Vanderberg used a seven-year stint in the U.S. Army …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

English as a Second Language (ESL), Graduate Certificate

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… a second language in Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development, p repares educators to … meet the unique needs of English language learners in K-12 schools. The 21-credit curriculum is grounded in current … teach and support English language learners in K-12 schools. As student demographics continue to diversify, …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/esl/certificate

PK-12 Educational Leadership (Online), Ph.D

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… district leaders, Western Michigan University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership prepares students to … office administrators serving elementary and secondary schools. The program emphasizes advanced leadership, … should be employed in a K–12 setting or have access to a school district, ensuring meaningful hands-on experiences. …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/k12/phd

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid

… (FAFSA) online. Most Western students qualify for some type of financial aid, so it’s always a good idea to complete a … contributors.  File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using WMU's school code: 002330.  For more information on filing the … Western Michigan University! Visiting campus can provide valuable insight to aid in your final decision. Estimate …

https://wmich.edu/finaid/apply

Scholarships and Awards

English

… Scholarships and Awards Each year, the Department of English at Western Michigan University bestows the … outstanding work as English majors.  Bernadine P. Carlson Professional Writing Award This $1,000 award   is given for … It requires a 3-year teaching commitment in a MI public school after graduating. Deadline June 15.  MI Future …

https://wmich.edu/english/scholarshipsandawards

Find Restricted Fund Accountant Assignments by Department

Research and Innovation

… College and Department Federal RFA Non-Federal RFA College of Arts and Sciences       Intercultural and Anthropological … Joy Mills   Environment, Geography and Sustainability, School of Joy Mills Joy Mills   Gender and Women's Studies … Shellie Mosher   Psychology Shellie Mosher Jill Parsons   School of Communication   Joy Mills   School of Public …

https://wmich.edu/research/rfa9-2019

Exhibits

University Libraries

… works by Western students. These works represent a variety of artistic approaches and research topics. Spring 2026 … Student employees from our Zhang Legacy Collections Center often curate these exhibits. Waldo Library exhibits Women in … —Waldo Library, second floor, in rotunda Cookbooks of Southwest Michigan Curated by student Graham Alburtus …

https://wmich.edu/library/events/exhibits

Music Therapy

Academics

… Music Therapy School of Music Music therapy students at WMU have the opportunity … Jazz Studies Theatre: Music Theatre Performance Nursing Pre-Dentistry Bachelor’s in Psychology Social Work Custom URL …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/music-therapy