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First-Year Experience

Student Transitions

… designed to unite a new community of WMU students through shared experiences that support holistic wellness. Talk to … it. In addition, students participating in select programs are required to enroll in FYE 2100. These programs include: … of FYE 2100: Exploratory (encouraged for students who aren't part of a special program), Classic, Global …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/seminar

Environmental Geography

Academics

… WMU graduates with degrees in environmental geography are working as: Environmental planner GIS analyst Water … Studies Freshwater Science and Sustainability Custom URL environmental-geography Western Michigan University's environmental geography program prepares students for a variety of environmental careers. …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/environmental-geography

Student Employee Appreciation Week

Career and Student Employment Services

… of the Year nomination details" section below.  Nominations are accepted starting December 10, 2025, and are due by February 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Nominate a … everyone's unique contributions? How has the student: Suggested and carried out an idea that helped the department …

https://wmich.edu/career/campus/seaw

Master's in Finance

Finance and Commercial Law

… Master's in Finance Fast track your finance career Get the finance skills you need to get ahead, with … Apply now Explore the program Master of Science in Finance  Are you looking to fast track your career and work in finance, asset management, investment …

https://wmich.edu/finance/master

Global and International Studies

Academics

… 70 foreign study programs to choose from, the possibilities are endless. You can study abroad for a few weeks, or stay up to an entire academic year. Scholarships are available. Recent WMU graduates with degrees in global … Development Fashion Merchandising Tourism and Travel Custom URL global As business goes global, more employers are

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

Starting Gate

Starting Gate

… from the local community, investors and experts in areas of interest such as commercial law, venture capital … News Starting Gate serves 100th student company Read more Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award … use maps and the science of behavior to solve the world’s biggest problems. The company was founded by geography major, …

https://wmich.edu/startinggate

Frequently Asked Questions

Institutional Research

… ranked faculty. While department chairs, deans, etc. are not required to do so by the WMU/AAUP Agreement, they … of all faculty. Professional Licensures & Certifications are required of those faculty for whom it is relevant. Awards and Honors are recommended for your achievements to be recognized. In …

https://wmich.edu/institutionalresearch/fars/farsfaq

Student Presenter Travel Fund Application

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… of funding per academic year. Funds currently available are up to $500 for individual presentations and up to $250 … will take place (required) Please identify (give URL) the official conference website if there is one Title …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/student-travel-fund-application

Application Types

Graduate College

… Degree Programs . Degree Seeking Choose this option if you are seeking a master’s, specialist or doctorate graduate … . Certificate Program Graduate Certificate Programs are non-degree certifications of focused study in specific … for financial aid, whereas other certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Review the specific …

https://wmich.edu/grad/apply/application-types

Employment

Immigration Support

… in the United States?” As an international student, there are very specific regulations regarding employment. Before … options available based on immigration status. Once aware of the big picture, there are many resources at WMU to … are permitted during official vacation periods. For hourly positions, part-time employment is a maximum of 20 …

https://wmich.edu/immigration/hbemployment