Future Bronco Days

Admissions

Now that you're admitted, get ready for an amazing first year at Western!

Congratulations on being admitted to Western �鶹��ýӦ�� University!

Future Bronco Days are a great way for admitted students and their families to experience all that Western �鶹��ýӦ�� University has to offer. Join us for a day designed exclusively for you and your fellow incoming students. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about WMU, enjoy lunch and get to know campus. You can also get one-on-one help to guide you through the enrollment process, if you're ready to do so.

Ask lots of questions:

Speak with faculty, staff and students from your academic college.
Meet fellow Broncos.
Check out student organizations.
Learn about student support services.

Take a look around:

See classrooms, labs and student-centered facilities.
Check out residence halls.
Tour campus.
Enjoy free lunch at our Valley Dining Center that offers a variety of delicious options.

Staff will also be available to help you complete your enrollment steps, including paying the enrollment deposit, signing a housing contract and registering for New Student Orientation.

Registration

Future Bronco Days, admitted student events, have concluded for 2024. If you wish to visit campus, check our our daily campus visits at wmich.edu/visit.

Click here for event agenda

8 a.m. Event Check-in, WMU Student Center

8 to 9 a.m. Early-Bird Options

Check-in
Pay enrollment deposit
Orientation registration
Get your Bronco ID Card
Housing registration
Campus Tour

8 to 10:30 a.m. University Showcase

Explore WMU offices, departments, support services and academic colleges.

8:15 a.m. Presentations & Mock Classes

"Ways to Pay" financial aid
Study Abroad and Global Engagement
Mock Classes

9 a.m. Event Welcome Presentation

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Student Organization Showcase
Therapy dogs

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Next Steps & Activities

Pay enrollment deposit
Orientation registration
Housing registration
Western Heights Residence Hall tours
Get your Bronco ID card
One-on-one with financial aid
Student Employment Services
Campus tour
Visit the honors college

10:15 a.m. Presentations & Mock Classes

"Ways to Pay" financial aid
Athletics and intramural sports
Study Abroad and Global Engagement
College of Aviation
Mock Classes

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lunch in the Valley Dining Center
Valley Residence Hall tours

12:30 to 3 p.m. Academic College Visits

College of Arts & Sciences
College of Aviation
College of Education & Human Development
Haworth College of Business

1 to 3 p.m. Academic College Visits

College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
College of Fine Arts
College of Health & Human Services

2 to 4 p.m. Esports Area Tour

Confirm your admission before the event

Let us know that you plan to attend WMU by visiting the Gold Gateway to complete the Intent to Enroll form and submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit, or request a deposit waiver. This fee confirms your enrollment and is applied to your fall semester tuition. Visit our Enrollment Deposit instruction website for more information. The enrollment deposit, or an approved waiver, must be submitted prior to registering for orientation. Note that the enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible students when you confirm your admission via the Intent to Enroll form in the Gold Gateway.

Confirm your admission in the Gold Gateway

View enrollment deposit instructions

Next enrollment steps

Your next steps in the enrollment process include signing your intent to enroll form, submitting your admissions deposit, registering for new student orientation and on-campus housing, and submitting your FAFSA. If you have any questions about completing your next steps, please reach out to your Admissions Representative or the Office of Admissions at (269) 387-2000.

Find your rep

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