Western Michigan University Parent and Family Guide
Western Edge
The Western Edge is a strategic plan for promoting student success and keeping the quality of education offered by WMU affordable. Designed by WMU President John M. Dunn, the Western Edge reflects Western’s commitment to building a culture that puts students first. There are five independent components to the Western Edge:
- Retention scholarship - students who maintain a 3.0 or better GPA and who earn 30 credits from WMU in their academic first year on campus will receive a $500 scholarship when they return the following fall to WMU. That financial incentive, coupled with the University’s commitment to keep tuition affordable, helps support students to degree completion.
- Enhanced academic advising helps move students smoothly and quickly through their degree programs.
- Graduation Compacts will ensure courses are available when students need them to prevent delays in completing programs.
- Fixed room and board rates for up to four years for students who opt to stay in campus residence halls.
- Academic opportunities - a number of other for-credit opportunities will be offered to help students graduate with the skills and experience they need and will help keep them academically involved and excited about preparing for their future.
The only component of the Western Edge that requires students to sign up is the graduation compact. Other Western Edge components are automatic just by being a student at WMU.
For any questions or comments about the Western Edge, please call (269) 387-2000, e-mail , or the visit the Web site.
