Western Michigan University Parent and Family Guide

Dates & Events

• WMU Football, Basketball, Soccer, and other sports schedules

  Catch your favorite team in action. Read More

• WMU 2010 Academic Calendar

• Academic Calendar 2009-2010

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Academics

• Academic Advising

  Encourage your student to develop a relationship with the academic advisors. Advisors may be faculty, staff, administrators, graduate students or peer educators. Read More

• The Center for Academic Support Programs (CASP)

• FERPA

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Career Planning

• Career Planning Guide for Parents and Families

  The career development process can be exciting, frustrating and life-changing; sometimes all at once. Read More

Health & Safety

• Emergency Preparedness Planning at WMU

  WMU has a Critical Incident Response Planning committee that generally meets monthly. Emergency Action Guidelines (EAG) were developed to provide emergency management response and recovery should a critical incident occur at WMU. As a living document, emergency action guidelines are continually reviewed and updated. Read More

• Sindecuse Health Center

• Emergency Preparedness Planning at WMU

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Managing Finances

• Bronco Express Service Center

  The Bronco Express Service Center answers your billing, financial aid, cashiering and basic registration questions. Read More

• The Western Edge

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Student Life

• The Bernhard Center

  The Bernhard Center, centrally located on campus, is the student union at WMU and serves as a community center for campus life. Read More

• The Bronco Mall

• University Counseling and Testing Center

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Tips for Parents

• Welcome to the WMU Community!

  Dear Parents and Families, It is my pleasure to welcome you to our WMU community.Western Michigan University is committed to parents and families as valued partners in your student's educational process and the Office of Parent and Family Programs is here to serve you! Our services and programs are designed to assist you in support of your student's growth, personal development and overall success. Read More

• WMU Family Connection

• Parenting a College Student 101

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Maps, Numbers & Info

• Western Michigan University Campus Map

  Download a campus map. Read More

• Western Michigan Parkview Campus Map

• WMU Helpful Contact Information

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