WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families

Contact: Cara Barnes
Photo of staff member assisting student.

The One Stop Convenience Center is open beginning Aug. 26.

KALAMAZOO—As thousands of students head back to campus, Western Michigan University will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with the start of a new semester.

WMU's temporary One Stop Convenience Center will be assembled in the West Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center for two weeks, Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Sept. 6, offering students and their families an assortment of campus services in one centralized location. The center will close over Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept 2. 

One Stop fall 2013 hours

  • Monday, Aug. 26: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 27:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 29: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 6: 9 a.m. to noon

Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits and get information on financial aid, student accounts, employment, immunizations and health care services.

Representatives from several areas will be on hand:

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Admissions
  • Career and Student Employment Services
  • Financial aid and scholarships
  • Information technology—accounts, computers and desktop configurations
  • Parent and Family Programs
  • Parking Services
  • Registrar's Office
  • Sindecuse Health Center

Year-round services offered at Bernhard Center

Main level: Students can get new or replacement Bronco ID Cards in Room 109, and add or update meal plans in Room 161. TotalTech and Buster's, also located on the main floor, sell electronics, computers, and WMU clothing and gear.

Lower level: Bronco Express, located on the lower level in Room G-09 will assist students with financial aid questions and making payments to their accounts. Also located on the lower level are: Textbook Alley, the on-campus source for new and used textbooks, study guides and other course-related materials as well as bestsellers and books by local authors; food vendors and a PNC Bank branch.

Academic advisors are located in their respective buildings. For more information on academic advising, visit the Academic Advising Manual wmich.edu/registrar/advising/index.html online.

For more information about the One Stop Convenience Center, visit wmich.edu/registrar/onestop/index.html.