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Transfer Students
Learn more about residency regulations STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Over 4,000 students are employed on campus at WMU and many students find employment in the Kalamazoo community. Handshake serves as WMU’s online student job search database. Prospective students are welcome to create a free account to explore the potential opportunities. Learn more about student employment Facebook X, formerly known as Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Snapchat
https://wmich.edu/transfer/cost
Inspired to give: Kerry FitzGerald
University Libraries
As a librarian, FitzGerald helped connect people with services, make resources more accessible, and led impactful projects, including the Loutit District Library’s renovation and expansion of technology services. "I’ve had the opportunity to see how libraries changed people, the impact that they made on lives, particularly in preparing for new jobs, job hunting, or learning new skills,” FitzGerald says. "Libraries bring to light different perspectives from trusted authorities." Now, as head of cataloging, FitzGerald provides leadership to the
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/12/inspired-give-kerry-fitzgerald
Atalie Zimmer, B.B.A.’19
Haworth College of Business
Today, Zimmer works as a senior buyer for global electronics at CTS, a company that designs and manufactures sensors and electronic components for original equipment manufacturers. First Job: “My first job was at Dairy Queen. I worked there for one summer in high school and had the best time learning how to make Blizzards and eating the mistake orders!
https://wmich.edu/business/zimmer2024
TN (Trade NAFTA)
Immigration Compliance
Depending on the airport, it may be necessary to submit materials for the TN application several days in advance. Things to consider (per border officials) Does the letter contain a correct NAFTA job title? Does the letter contain a thorough description of the job duties? Does the letter contain dates of employment, not exceeding three years? Does the letter contain the salary and benefits?
https://wmich.edu/immigration/departments/tn
AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force
College of Aviation
Now in the second half of the ROTC program, Bush is engaged in a targeted curriculum designed to prepare him to be an officer in the Air Force or Space Force. "You take the lessons learned during those first two years and apply them to jobs -- ranging far and wide -- assigned to you each semester," he explains. He's been an "events officer," planning and coordinating up to 10 during a semester, and the "operations group commander" overseeing training activities.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2024/03/bush
Edward A. Jones II, MBA’21
Haworth College of Business
With a natural talent for leadership and teamwork, he’s working to create a healthier world for all. First Job: “When I was around 11 years old, I would go door to door mowing lawns in the summer and shoveling snow in the winter. Not the most glamorous job, but it was my first—it was my very own business, and I treated it as such.” Riley Husted The 30 Honorees MacKenzie King Facebook X, formerly known as Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Snapchat
https://wmich.edu/business/jones2024
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Immigration Compliance
English Proficiency The U.S. Department of State requires exchange visitors to have enough sufficient English language proficiency to perform their jobs or complete their programs; to navigate daily life in the United States; to read and comprehended program materials; to understand fully their responsibilities, rights, and protections; and to know how to obtain assistance, if necessary.
https://wmich.edu/immigration/departments/j1
Civil and Construction Engineering Projects
Senior Engineering Design Conference
A two-dimensional floor layout and a three-dimensional model were created to showcase the appearance of the updated room. A construction schedule and cost estimate were developed to incorporate security considerations of job performance near the airport. This project will facilitate the demolition and renovation of the observation lounge and helps make the restoration of the observation lounge a reality.
https://wmich.edu/engineering-senior-design/cce-projects
Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant Recipients
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The benefits of this approach are numerous, with the most important being students’ ability to immediately apply concepts being learned within the program to real-life situations, providing students with paid job opportunities that are essential for their resumes and securing sought-after jobs, and expanding community partnerships between local agencies and the University. In addition, implementing this model will set WMU aside as a premier provider of undergraduate public health curricula in Michigan.
https://wmich.edu/provost/grants/recipients
J-1 Scholars
Immigration Compliance
English language proficiency requirements The U.S. Department of State requires exchange visitors to have enough sufficient English language proficiency to perform their jobs or complete their programs; to navigate daily life in the United States; to read and comprehend program materials; to understand fully their responsibilities, rights, and protections; and to know how to obtain assistance, if necessary.
https://wmich.edu/immigration/scholars/j-1