FYE
Your Roadmap for Success
New Student OrientationDid you miss OrientationYou have two more opportunities. Sign up to attend one of our make-up sessions. These two one-day sessions will be held on Friday, July 10 and Monday, July 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are unable to sign up online, please call our office at (269) 387-2167. Your WMU journey begins with summer Orientation. You will make great connections with faculty and staff as well as other new students. You will leave Orientation with a class schedule for the fall, a better understanding of the departments and services at WMU, and a lot of Bronco pride with the excitement of returning in September to begin your collegiate journey. |
Your Roadmap for Success!
WMU First-Year Experience (FYE)
Programs are comprised of three essential components: New Student Orientation,
Fall Welcome and FYE Seminar.
These three components work together to help you achieve your goals.
Your journey to success begins with WMU and FYE! Are you ready?
New Student Orientation
THE JOURNEY BEGINS…
Our Orientation Program provides a two-day, comprehensive experience which will aid you in starting your college education at WMU. In addition, you will learn about educational opportunities within the university, as well as what to anticipate in your academic and campus life. You will also have an opportunity to meet with academic advisors and register for your first semester of classes.
Orientation also assists parents of new students to understand the University environment and services, and enhance parental awareness of issues facing college students.
Orientation is held annually in June. For more information, please contact the Orientation Coordinator at (269) 387-2167.
Parent Orientation
Western Michigan University shares your commitment to your student's personal development and academic success. We believe that appropriate parent and family involvement is an integral part of that success throughout the college years.
The Parent Orientation program provides you with valuable resources to help you help your student. You will learn about academic expectations, campus life and become acquainted with members of the WMU faculty and staff.
We encourage you to participate in the 1 1/2 day program, provided at no additional cost. Registration for Parent Orientation is available through the student orientation portal. Your student simply adds your name to the online registration form for the selected orientation session. On-site registration will also be available at each orientation session.
Whether this is your first child attending college or your last child to leave the nest, this program will be a worthwhile experience for you. Please join us.
Fall Welcome
START RIGHT... FINISH STRONG!
Fall Welcome is a four-day transition program designed to build connections between first-year students and the WMU community. Fall Welcome is a great way to get acclimated to WMU before the semester kicks off. You can rest assured that by the time classes start you and your freshman counterparts will be a vital part of the WMU community!
First-Year Seminar
LEARN FEARLESSLY!
First-Year Seminar (FYS) gives first-year students a shared opportunity to make the academic and social transition to WMU. Activities and programs are designed for you to learn more about WMU and the Kalamazoo community. Students receive ongoing guidance from their own First-Year Seminar student mentor and WMU faculty/professional staff member who both facilitate this unique two-credit hour experience. This is a one of a kind experience!
First Year Experience for Engineering Students
The WMU Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program 
was funded by an award from the National Science Foundation and is designed to support the success of first-year students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Traditionally the first year of college poses the greatest challenge to students majoring in these disciplines. Students will work closely with faculty to improve overall success.
GoWMU
Apply to become a Fall Welcome Student Ambassador today!
Applications due
July 2, 2009.
WMU Staff and Faculty
Sign up now to volunteer during Fall Welcome 2009.
Help us welcome our new Broncos to campus.
Deadline: August 1
WMU Faculty
Sign up now for Pizza with the Profs to be held during Fall Welcome.
Deadline: August 1
WMU Departments and Registered Student Organization
Sign up now to be a part of the Fall Welcome Interest Sessions, Project RSO or Campus Resources Fair
Deadline: June 29