Residence Halls
Special Interest Housing
Living and learning on campus
Aviation House
Located in Henry Hall, the Aviation House is a great opportunity for those interested in aviation to live together. Activities include field trips to various aviation companies in West Michigan and the Air Zoo, faculty dinners and speakers on topics like Airline Etiquette 101, Setting up for Success and Financing Your Education. Ample parking is located by the hall, and students commuting to Battle Creek can take advantage of the no meal plan option offered in Henry. More...
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences House
CEAS House residents participate in dinners with faculty, networking opportunities with alumni and young professionals, and social events. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences sponsors academic advising hours and a computer lab in the hall for CEAS House residents. Located in Bigelow Hall, the building also has a tutoring center for all on-campus CEAS students. More...
Fine Arts House
Housed in Draper/Siedschlag Hall, the Fine Arts House is ideal for art, dance, music and theatre majors in the College of Fine Arts. Activities focus on opportunities for all areas of the arts to interact as well as a trip to Chicago or Detroit to see a performance. There are soundproof practice rooms and studio space in the hall. More...
Health and Human Services House
Housed in Eicher Hall (Valley II), the Health and Human Services House is ideal for students exploring health-related professions. Partnering with Sindecuse Health Center and the College of Health and Human Services, floor activities include an introduction to health-related careers, networking over lunch with health professionals and touring local hospitals and alternative care facilities. More...
Honors Community
Students admitted to the Lee Honors College can choose to live in the Honors Community in Ackley Hall (Valley I). An extended quiet hours hall, Ackley maintains an environment conducive to academic success. Residents are highly involved in hall activities and leadership opportunities. Some honors classes are held in the building. More...
Second Year Experience
For many students, their second year is referred to as the "sophomore slump," a term used to describe the confusion and uncertainty that sometimes occurs during the sophomore year. The SYE program in French Hall is designed to combat the slump and create a more positive second year for students. More...
Magellan House
WMU has so much to offer from sports to theater to more than 150 majors and minors. The best way to discover it all is with fellow Magellan House explorers. Topics include self-discovery and career exploration, staying active on campus and maximizing campus support services. Special sections of the First Year Seminar are reserved for Magellan residents. The community is located in Garneau Hall (Valley II). More...
Transfer student communities
WMU offers two specialty options for transfer students, Tenzing House and Hoekje Hall. Both communities are designed to ease the transition to WMU, and activities and social events focus on connecting residents with other students, the campus and Kalamazoo. There is also an optional retreat prior to the academic year so students can get established and meet people. Tenzing House is located in Davis Hall and French Hall. Any first-year transfer student can choose to live in Hoekje Hall. More...
Umma Scholars
Meaning “community” in Swahili, Umma is a home for students interested in culture and the world. Whether it’s expressing yourself in another language, sharing experiences with international students or debating global issues, this community will prepare you to be a citizen in a world with blending borders. Umma Scholars live in Harrison Hall (Valley III). More...
Wellness House
The Wellness House is perfect for those who want to live a balanced lifestyle. Topics addressed include nutrition, physical fitness, spirituality, academic success and more. Weekend programming is a priority, and residents sign an alcohol- and substance-free lifestyle pledge. Students must apply for the floor, which is located in LeFevre Hall (Valley II). More...
