Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University requires a minimum of 122 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Western Michigan University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Western Michigan University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at Western Michigan University graduate within six years.

Western Michigan University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Western Michigan University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Western Michigan University?

Western Michigan University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Western Michigan University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Western Michigan University

When choosing a major, Western Michigan University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Western Michigan University.

Student Designed Majors

Western Michigan University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Western Michigan University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Michigan University

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Does Western Michigan University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Western Michigan University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Western Michigan University Have An Online Program?

✅ Western Michigan University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Western Michigan University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Western Michigan University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Western Michigan University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Western Michigan University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Western Michigan University.

Does Western Michigan University Require Internships?

🟨 Western Michigan University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Library

The main library on campus is the Waldo Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Western Michigan University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Western Michigan University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Western Michigan University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Western Michigan University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Western Michigan University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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