Student Life
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Housing and Dining

WMU doesn’t believe one size fits all when it comes to campus living. We offer a variety of housing types and environments so you can pick what best meets your needs and interests.
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Living on campus is more than having a place to eat and sleep. It’s about getting the most from your college experience and building a foundation for success. Along the way, you’ll make lifelong friends, eat great food, easily connect to campus resources and events and create memories.

Your place to recharge

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Residence hall living

Meet people, make connections and have all Western has to offer literally outside your door.

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Living Learning Communities

Start your year knowing you already have a connection with your neighbors through similar majors or interests.

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Apartment living

Upper-level students can combine the advantages of living on campus with the flexibility of a more independent lifestyle.

Your place to eat

Students enjoy a meal at the Student Center Dining facility

Dining options

Western has two all-you-care-to-eat dining centers on campus. Both dining centers offer choices from multiple venues with many customizable options.

Students eating at tables in a full dining center.

Meal Plans

Meal plans provide students with meals that can be used at the dining centers, DASH grab'n go, Late-Night Carryout and Meal Exchange at certain locations.

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Dining Dollars

Dining dollars come with the unlimited meal plans, and can be used to purchase a la carte options from the Campus Cafés.

Your place for college life

As a Western Michigan Bronco, you’ll live in a community that values engaging in cultural activities, socializing with friends and being a participant in the campus activities that excite you.

Students having a good time.

Student engagement

Learn about all the different ways students can get plugged in, participate, gather, organize, socialize, meet, perform and represent.

WMU Student Recreation Center

Want to be active, healthy and positive? The Student Recreation Center is the central hub for raising your heart rate and your spirits.

 
Student at the Recreation Center lifting weights.