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Undergraduate advising appointments

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Navigating through course catalogs and requirements can be tough and we’re here to help you! Current and prospective undergraduate students can meet with academic advisors to learn about program requirements, plan out courses and learn how to register for classes.

Graduate students should contact Renuka Phillips, director of graduate programs. 

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education with experience-driven learning at the heart of it. The program provides solid foundations in the liberal arts, business concepts and specialized majors. Complete catalog year information is available at wmich.edu/catalog.

To request a pre-business administration curriculum guide, email an advisor

Requirements needed to apply to the B.B.A. are as follows: 
  1. Completion of 48 total hours by the end of the semester. 
  2. Minimum grade point average of 2.50. 
  3. Be registered in or have completed all pre-business courses with a C grade or higher. 
  4. Complete the requirements of the foundational segment of the Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) program.
Students should apply to the professional level of the B.B.A. program the semester they will finish their pre-business requirements. 
CompletionApply
Spring, Summer I, Summer IIJan - Feb
FallSept - Oct

To apply, students must meet with an academic advisor and complete an application form. Students may complete the application during a drop-in advising session or by appointment.

As part of the application process, students must also attend a mandatory B.B.A. orientation. 

Grades will be checked at the end of the semester for all students who have applied to the professional level. Those students who successfully complete the pre-business core requirements will be notified by email. Students who do not successfully complete the pre-business requirements will receive a detailed email outlining next steps and will be dropped from their upper-level courses. 

To declare a major in the Haworth College of Business, please click below:

To declare a minor in the Haworth College of Business, please click below:

We encourage you to meet with your academic advisor each semester to make sure you’re on track to earning your degree. If you need help registering for classes, make an appointment with your advisor or click the link below:

Are you nearing graduation at Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University? Students should apply for graduation prior to completing 88 credit hours. You must meet with your Haworth College of Business academic advisor first to receive approval to submit your application for graduation.

Accountancy

Lezlie Lull

Advertising and Promotion

Lezlie Lull

Business Analytics

Jane Westra

Business Law

Colleen Stano

Computer Information Systems

Jane Westra

Digital Marketing

Sheena Bolton

Economics in Business

Colleen Stano

Finance

Taylor Sarratt

Food Marketing

Alyshia Garrett

Human Resource Management

Alyshia Garrett

Leadership and Business Strategy

All advisors

Marketing

Paul Hildenbrand

Personal Financial Planning

Taylor Sarratt

Sales and Business Marketing

Sheena Bolton

Supply Chain Management

Alyshia Garrett

Undecided Business

Colleen Stano

Leadership and Business Strategy majors should meet with their primary business major advisor. Undecided pre-business students will have an advisor of record assigned in their Student Success Hub. 

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The advisors are a great resource for reaching your academic goals. Initially, I had a very scattered road map of my future semesters, but when I met with my advisor I was able to lock in a schedule that was perfect for my academic hopes in under 30 minutes.
—Spencer Gould, business analytics major

Information for transfer students

The manager of recruitment and outreach for transfer students visits community colleges throughout Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà and Illinois. Please see the current visit schedule below. To schedule a one-on-one virtual transfer advising appointment, 

For additional questions, contact Paul Hildenbrand, manager of recruitment and outreach for community colleges.

Email Paul Hildenbrand or call at (269) 387-5075.

 

Delta College

  • Monday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Glen Oaks Community College

  • Wednesday, October 16, 9 to 11 a.m.

Grand Rapids Community College

  • Wednesday, October 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (WMU onsite admissions day)

Jackson College

  • Tuesday, October 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College â€“ Texas Township Campus

  • Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. to noon
  • Wednesday, October 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (WMU onsite admissions day)
  • Wednesday, November 6, 10 a.m. to noon
  • Wednesday, November 20, 10 a.m. to noon
  • Wednesday, December 4, 10 a.m. to noon

Kellogg Community College

  • Thursday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (WMU onsite admissions day)

Lansing Community College

  • Thursday, October 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Muskegon Community College

  • Tuesday, October 15, 1 to 3 p.m.

Northwestern Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà College

  • Wednesday, October 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (transfer fair)
  • Wednesday, October 9, 6 to 8 p.m. (freshman fair)

Finish your degree at Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University! As a transfer student with credits from a community college, other four-year public or private university, or from the military, we are here to help you start your career in business. 

If you are thinking about transferring to the Haworth College of Business, review the transfer credit information below and contact an academic advisor. Our advising staff can help you figure out how your credits will transfer and develop a plan for your degree that matches your interests and career goals. 

Paul Hildenbrand is the manager of recruitment and outreach for community colleges. He can help you navigate transferring to WMU. To schedule a one-on-one transfer advising appointment, 

Email Paul Hildenbrand
2350 Schneider Hall
(269) 387-5075

Additional resources

Any entering or transfer student planning to pursue business administration as a program will be admitted to the pre-business program and will work with a business advisor in the development of a planned program. Complete catalog year information is available here.

Entering or transfer students planning to pursue business administration as a program will be admitted to the pre-business program and will work with a business advisor in the development of a planned program. Intellectual skills development program testing is required by the University to determine placement in reading, writing and skills development courses. If remedial work is required, those hours are in addition to the 122 hours required of the B.B.A. degree. Testing is completed at orientation or individually for new transfer students. Complete catalog year information is available here.

A laptop is required for all business students. Determine if your current equipment is sufficient by reviewing WMU's laptop recommendations.

Readmission policies and procedures

To be considered for readmission to the university through the Haworth College of Business, students should contact the advising office to set up an appointment with Jane Westra, assistant director of advising. At this meeting, an individualized readmission plan will be devised. You may also email Jane Westra for general readmission questions.

Students on probation or extended probation who fail to achieve at least a 2.00 grade point average for the enrollment period, or students on final probation who fail to achieve a 2.00 overall GPA, will be dismissed from Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University. Academic standing policies are available from the Office of the Registrar.

The deadline to apply for readmission for the fall semester is August 1; the deadline to apply for readmission for the spring semester is December 1. Because it is not in the student’s best interest, readmission is generally not granted for summer I or II sessions.

Pre-business readmission

Pre-business students will be expected to attend community college for at least one semester and successfully complete the courses outlined in the individualized readmission plan. During that semester, students should enroll based on the course schedule they plan to take upon their readmission to WMU. For example, the student should be full-time at the community college if planning to be full-time at WMU.

Students will be expected to complete the semester at community college with a semester GPA of 2.50 or higher and a C or higher in each course taken.

B.B.A. readmission

Students at the B.B.A. level will not be asked to attend community college. Readmission decisions at this level will take into consideration the likelihood that the student will be able to achieve and maintain good standing to meet graduation requirements, with a minimum GPA of 2.00. 

Apply for readmission

Upon meeting with Jane Westra and fulfilling requirements of any readmission plan, students should complete and submit an application for returning student application. You will be required to attach an essay (maximum of two pages), which includes a statement of your educational and career goals, an explanation of the circumstances that led to your dismissal and a detailed summary of any steps you have taken to change or alter these circumstances and resolve your past academic difficulties.

Come to the Office of Advising and Admissions for your readmission appointment located in:

2350 Schneider Hall
Haworth College of Business
Western Â鶹´«Ã½Ó¦Óà University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5411

To learn about the possibility of a hardship withdrawal from past semester courses, review information from the Office of the Ombuds.