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Animals on Campus Policy
Policies
… Emotional Support Animal (ESA): an animal specifically designated by a qualified professional that alleviates one … a diagnosed disability, typically in group or facility settings such as hospitals, assisted living homes, and … areas open to the public such as streets, lawns, or sidewalks are not Controlled Spaces. Handler: the owner or …
https://wmich.edu/policies/animals-on-campus
Immigration Support
International Student and Scholar Services
… Program to enroll nonimmigrant F-1 Students. WMU is also a designated program participant of the U.S. Department of … Student and Scholar Services (I3S) in advance to discuss changing status to F-1 Student. Contact … Due to the complexity of immigration regulations, always consult with a Western Michigan University immigration …
https://wmich.edu/international/immigration
20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
News
… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … years will receive a $4,000 Residence Hall Award to offset their 2013-14 housing costs. This year's Medallion … In addition, Brzezinski volunteered at St. Leo's Soup Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Macomb …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223
New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group
News
… . Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming first-time freshman. … for the last seven years, with responsibilities including set-up and tear-down for various community events and … Fanizza was named a 2019 Illinois State Scholar, a designation offered through the Illinois Student Assistance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/54831
Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
News
… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony … so inspirational to so many as well," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at WMU. Marin Mazzie … "Ragtime" and "Kiss me Kate." "Her legacy is that she set the standard. She raised the bar," says D. Terry …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
College praises tenure of departing longtime dean
College of Education and Human Development
… a lot,” Li wrote in his email. “Upon his arrival, he immediately began implementing the college’s strategic plan and … the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the University and our larger … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart. I cannot thank him enough for all he has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668
All Life is Learning - February 2026
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… All Life is Learning - February 2026 Director's Note Director's Note OLLI at WMU has a new Home! … This change also means the OLLI office will relocate to Walwood Hall off Oakland Drive. The new space offers more … in arms and hands, and limited range of motion. This is a set-up to discuss two of my favorite topics that also happen …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2026
Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
News
… a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … faculty, staff and students can buy an EcoJug or a utensils set for $5 and a tote for $4. The office also has a limited … broadly applying ecological principles can lead to better-designed societies and an eclectic Sustainability Chats …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Petition to waive the GMAT/GRE exam
Master of Business Administration
… Petition to waive the GMAT/GRE exam Petition to waive the GMAT or GRE … Kentucky Louisiana Maine Marshall Islands Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana … demonstrate professions strengths, such as professional designations, professionally appointed positions, boards, …
https://wmich.edu/mba/waiver
Honorary Degree Policy
Policies
… accolades. Western Michigan University (WMU) intends to award honorary degrees on a selective basis to exemplary … WMU may bestow, nominees must meet the expectations set forth below. 4.3 Current WMU employees, current WMU … Senate and the Dean of the Graduate College or their designee will also serve on the Honorary Degree Committee. …
https://wmich.edu/policies/honorary-degree