Are you a new summer or fall 2026 student?
Spring orientation is for new beginner and transfer students starting at WMU in the spring 2027 semester. For summer and fall 2026 orientation information, see New Student Orientation.
Sample Spring Orientation Agenda
Getting Started
Registration for Spring Orientation will open in October. Please contact us at 269-387-2167 with questions.
Spring Orientation is required for all incoming beginner and transfer students starting in January 2027. You'll join us on WMU's main campus in December to attend information sessions, take a campus tour and meet with your academic advisor. A fee of $125 will appear on your tuition invoice once you attend. This fee includes meals for up to two guests.
When registration opens in October, follow these steps to register:
- Log into the New Student Hub using your Bronco NetID and password
- Register for the in-person program which will be scheduled for mid-December
- Complete the ALEKS and Foundations in Writing and Reading placement surveys (especially important for engineering, sciences, health fields and aviation)
Now is a good time to make sure that you are checking your WMU email regularly, because you will begin receiving a lot of communications from us as we draw closer to the start of the semester, and you don’t want to miss something important!
Resources for Parents and Family Members
At WMU, students are the driving force of all that we do, but we also recognize the important role parents and family members play in the transition to college life.
Gold Gateway
Log in to confirm your enrollment, pay your deposit, and start your journey toward becoming a Bronco.
New Student Hub
After you have completed the required items in Gold Gateway, check the New Student Hub for the next steps on your Orientation to-do list.
Graduate Students
International Students
For questions related to orientation for international students, please visit International Student Services.