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Scholarships

Healthcare Services and Sciences

… Burgett Endowed Scholarship Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! APPLY TODAY   Eligibility Criteria … be enrolled at WMU, a full-time HSS student at the time of application and in the Fall 2026 semester Must have a 3.0 … part-time job at least 10 hours a week Previous recipients of the Scholarship are not eligible to apply. Must be …

https://wmich.edu/healthservices/scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Students

College of Aviation

… Many students choose Western Michigan University because it offers much more than an aviation program. Students have the … who obtain their private pilot's license at a local flight school train using the part 61 regulations, which are not as strict, and do their ground school online or self-study. As a result, some students come …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/future/frequently-asked-questions

Aviation Management & Ops

College of Aviation

… & Ops Aviation Management and Operations Degree The mission of the Aviation Management and Operations Program (AMOJ) is … the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to become professionals and leaders in a diverse, global aviation … Western would be my choice. I loved the atmosphere. The school just felt good for me — Dave LaPorte, Denver …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/academics/management

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. … and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, executive editor of … from CEOs along the way.   “I want Western to be the school of choice for students in Michigan and the Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

About the Global Business Center

Global Business Center

… and students, faculty and staff at the Haworth College of Business. Dual-degree, grant-seeking, student exchange, … located across the world. Students who participate in any of the center’s programs will be better prepared with the … highly valued in the business world. You will become a professional with diverse experiences to offer any company. …

https://wmich.edu/globalbusiness/about

Federal Student Grants

Financial Aid

… Pell Grant is: Federally funded (funding not limited). Offered to students with exceptional need per federal … 60% of students receive grant money directly from the school, which is above the national average for public schools —PrepScholar Read the full guide 9 scholarships and …

https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/federal-offers

Making Essential Studies Work For You

WMU Essential Studies

… Or are you seeking to improve your skills and understanding of one of the areas as you pursue your professional goals? … He plans to seek an internship in an alternative high school or juvenile home and wanted to develop skills in the … an exercise science major. She plans to apply to graduate schools to become a physical therapist. She wanted to use …

https://wmich.edu/essentialstudies/customize

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… LaPorte - Denver International Airport's Chief Operating Officer Dave LaPorte is the poster child for the adage that … response to Covid.   The 1985 graduate of Brother Rice High School in Birmingham on the east side of his home state … to the post of operations agent where I gained invaluable information about how an airline works," he says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Open Educational Resources

University Libraries

… that also highlights your expertise and builds your professional profile. Published books Open Books Collection Our Open Books … Grant funds. Browse open books Learn about OER grants 5Rs of OER Open content is licensed in a way that grants users …

https://wmich.edu/library/oer

Advising by Department

Academic Advising

… Advising by Department WMU Academic Advising offices stand ready to continue to provide service to all … of accountancy graduates are employed or in graduate school within three months of graduation. (269) 387-5210 … (269) 387-2505 Visit the advising page Art Frostic School of Art If you decide to major in art at Western …

https://wmich.edu/advising/department