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MSW Handbook

School of Social Work

… the historical roots of the social work profession, and can analyze, develop, and utilize social policy to advance …  and leadership positions in the field of social welfare. It begins with a twenty-four-hour foundation … and Administration Concentration. If uncertain about how to make this choice, talking with other faculty members …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/mswhandbook

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

News

… “There’s a sense of promise and opportunity in Kalamazoo. I can feel the excitement from the community. That’s something … “It’s a tough environment, and we have to be thoughtful in how we connect with students and their families,” she said. … and six-year graduation rates. “Western has had a strong fall semester, and I think that momentum will carry forward. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Registrar’s Notes – March 24, 2014

Registrar's Office

… Registrar’s Notes – March 24, 2014 Fall 2014 Registration Fall registration continues this week … If attendance information is not available, the instructor can use the last date of recorded academic activity. It is … to be turned off. To do this: Go into "Settings" Choose "Safari" in the left navigation bar Turn off "Block Pop-ups" …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff-advising-0

WMU launches new academic year with Academic Convocation

News

… and staff achievements. Held during the opening weeks of fall semester classes, the convocation is designed as a … Make a Difference Award —for staff members who reach far beyond their assigned duties to make WMU an even better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1649

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

News

… Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math might as … as possible," says Huls. The results, says Nazario, far exceeded both of their expectations. Parents bonded and … "One of my (TESOL) classes was about family engagement and how important it is to get families involved with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

History Professor Linda Borish Mentors a SEITA Scholar

College of Arts and Sciences

… September 2013. He is an aviation major, and she is an American history professor at Western Michigan University. These … said, “but they need a little help because they don't know how to navigate the complex territory of higher education, … residence halls are closed. Many Scholars' homes are too far away for them to go there or they don't have a place to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/seita-scholar

Social Work (M.S.W.)

Graduate College

… (M.S.W.) Social Work (M.S.W.)   Application deadlines Applicants with a BSW requesting admission to the Advanced … in Summer II semester must apply by January 15.  For applicants seeking admission to the Standard Program 60 credit hour MSW program beginning in the Fall semester, the deadline is February 15*.  The early …

https://wmich.edu/grad/program-masters-social-work

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… as a new mother sparked a deeper interest in understanding how families make these decisions.   Mentorship played a key …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi

A decision that adds up

Finance and Commercial Law

… made her time at WMU impactful.  What drew you to WMU?   I can still recall my first visit to WMU and taking a private … best experience you have encountered in your program thus far? Has there been a club, internship, job, student event, … and professionals is very valuable and something that one can carry throughout their life. Above all this, the company …

https://wmich.edu/finance/schwark2021

History (Ph.D.)

Graduate College

… (Ph.D.) History (Ph.D.)   Application deadlines   For Fall semester: April 15; and for Spring semester: November … test The General GRE is optional. Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language … language courses must accompany your application. Indicate how well you speak, read, and write the language(s). Native …

https://wmich.edu/grad/program-doctoral-history