Student Transitions

Family helping student move in to residence halls

Parent/Family Orientation

Parent and Family Orientation runs concurrently with the student program and gives you the opportunity to hear from campus departments such as housing, dining, financial aid, career services, and more. 

Western Michigan University prioritizes inclusion and accessibility for all participants attending New Student Orientation. To request reasonable accommodations, we ask that you submit your request at least two weeks prior to the orientation date. Our staff will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Please email us at @email or call 269-387-2167.

Office of Student Transitions
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5263 USA
(269) 387-2167

Any Domestic Student One-Day Session

Summer 2025 Orientation Dates will be posted in early February.
 

Transfer and Early Middle College Students ONLY

Summer 2025 Orientation Dates will be posted in early February.

Orientation Materials

Financial Aid and Accounts Receivable

A representative from Bronco Express will explain the financial aid process, discuss financing options, talk about the billing and payment process, and answer your questions.
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Housing and Dining Services

Learn about what to expect with your housing experience and where to eat on campus, as well as details about move-in and meal plans.
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Lee Honors College

Learn about the Lee Honors College requirements, read some statements from current students, learn about upcoming events and meet the staff.
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Academic Advising at WMU

This presentation gives an overview of our advising process and the Student Success Hub, which brings together support services from across campus into one online platform.
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Student Success Services

Student Success Services is committed to providing academic support programs that connect students to resources they may need to achieve their academic and personal goals. Attend this session to learn more about the Bronco Study Zone, Learning Assistants, Supplemental Instructors, Peer Navigators, and Peer Academic Success Coaching.
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Career and Student Employment Services | WMU Signature

Learn about resources to help students find and secure on campus jobs, internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs after graduation. This session will introduce WMU’s job posting platform – Handshake – and other resources for career planning. Also learn about the different experiences all students should plan to participate in as part of laying a strong foundation for future careers and job searches.
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Health Promotion and Education

Learn how we can work together to support your student’s well-being! We’ll discuss on-campus well-being education, student leadership opportunities, and resources focused on prevention and support. Topics include mental health, violence prevention, sexual health, substance use, and more.
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Family Strategies for Supporting Student Success

Discuss how you can engage with and support your student as they settle into life at WMU.
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Global Engagement and Study Abroad

Explore the world on campus, in the classroom and abroad! By attending events, enrolling in courses, studying abroad and more, students can earn Global Bronco, Global Explorer and Global Citizen status. Each status contains unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad on any of WMU’s 85 programs in over 30 countries. Ranging from a few weeks to an academic year, programs run year-round and all majors and minors are encouraged to participate.
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