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<div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-lg"> <p>Welcome to Western Michigan University! We're delighted that you're interested in learning more about becoming a Bronco. The more you <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/whywmu">explore WMU</a>, the more you'll realize this may be the perfect place for you.</p><p>Everything you need to <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/findmymajor">explore academic programs</a>, <a href="https://wmich.edu/students">discover campus life</a> and <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply">learn how to apply</a> is available here.</p><p>Be sure to <a href="https://wmich.edu/visit">schedule a campus visit</a> so you can see WMU in person. Can't come in person? Check out our <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/virtual">virtual experiences</a> for more ways to learn about our school. And check out what current students have to say at <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/freshmen/whywmu/connect">our connect page</a> and explore WMU's social media accounts!</p><p>We define being a first-year undergraduate as follows:</p><ul><li>Never having attended any post-secondary institution after high school graduation (or credential equivalent)</li><li>Finishing an early/middle college program</li><li>Completing a GED</li></ul><p>If you're not a first-year undergraduate, see other <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/types">application types</a>.</p><p>If you've already applied, check your <a href="https://wmich.edu/goldgateway">Gold Gateway</a> account to check your <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/checkstatus">application status</a>.</p><p>If you're an admitted student, <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/admittedstudents">pursue next steps here</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="cta tw-overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw-w-full dxp-row"> <div class="cta-link-wrapper tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <div class="cta-link primary"> <a href="https://www.commonapp.org/explore/western-michigan-university" class="tw-inline-block tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-lg tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-xl tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Apply now: Common Application </a> </div> <div class="cta-link secondary"> <a href="/visit" class="tw-inline-block tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-lg tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-xl tw-bg-transparent dark:tw-border-white dark:tw-text-white tw-border-brown-900 tw-text-brown-900 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Schedule a visit </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="rest-of-page tw-w-full"> <div class="region region-3"> <div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container lighter-gray"> <div class="dxp-row"> <div class="dxp-columns"> <div class="dxp-ui-container-heading"> <h2 class=" heading--xl tw-font-light tw-text-brown"> Admission criteria: What you need to know </h2> </div> </div> </div> <section class="component-grid"> <div class="components components-per-row-4 max-item-width-1"> <div class="text-card text-card--left text-card-- text-card--vertical"> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--lg tw-font-semibold tw-text-inherit"> Official high school transcripts </h3> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-md"> Your transcript is vital to your admission to WMU. It shows what courses you've taken and your grades, which allows us to assess your academic preparation, GPA and grade trend. </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-card text-card--left text-card-- text-card--vertical"> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--lg tw-font-semibold tw-text-inherit"> ACT or SAT Scores </h3> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-md"> WMU adopted a test-optional policy for students that applies to both admission and Office of Admissions scholarship consideration. </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-card text-card--left text-card-- text-card--vertical"> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--lg tw-font-semibold tw-text-inherit"> Awards and accolades </h3> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-md"> If you have a specialized skill or talent outside the classroom or have received notable honors and awards, these accomplishments are insights into the likelihood of your academic success and will also likely be used during the scholarship consideration process. </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-card text-card--left text-card-- text-card--vertical"> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--lg tw-font-semibold tw-text-inherit"> Deadlines and timelines </h3> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-md"> Depending on your student type and what program you choose to pursue, be sure to follow the timelines and turn in your application by the designated deadline. </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="text-paragraph"> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-lg"> <p><a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/freshmen/criteria">Learn more first-year student criteria <span class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right"> </span></a></p><p> </p> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container none"> <section class="component-grid"> <div class="components components-per-row-3 max-item-width-1"> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/MBZ01755.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=cLltQvFW" width="900" height="600" alt="Students listening to a student, at the fountains." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/transcripts/testing" > WMU is test-optional </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> Western has adopted a test-optional policy. This applies to both admission and Office of Admissions scholarship consideration. Learn about our test-optional policy, instructions for enrolling students and submissions for other standardized tests. </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/transcripts/testing" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Learn more about the testing policy </a> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/DSC09448.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Pnp18w1c" width="900" height="600" alt="Classroom, student is sitting with a professor who is communicating with him during class." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/transcripts" > Sending transcripts and test scores </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> If you need to send transcripts and test scores, you have multiple options on how to deliver them to us. </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/apply/transcripts" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Learn more about sending transcripts </a> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/GroupCampus.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=3eglg-Mq" width="900" height="600" alt="Group of students showing the W at the Valley's." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/first-year-apply/early-credit" > Early credit </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> Looking to get ahead on your college education? WMU offers many opportunities for students to earn college credits before becoming a Bronco. </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/first-year-apply/early-credit" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Learn more about early credit </a> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </section> </section> </div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container lighter-gray"> <div class="tw-m-10"> <div class="tw-w-full tw-grid tw-gap-8 dxp-row two-col-split tw-grid-cols-1 md:tw-grid-cols-2"> <div class="column-one one-half"> <div class="text-paragraph"> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-lg"> <h3>Explore majors</h3><p>With more than 150 areas of study to choose from at WMU, explore the programs that ignite your interests. And if you need some guidance, our advisors can help you get on your path to a meaningful future.</p><p><a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/findmymajor">Discover your passion <span class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right"> </span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column-two one-half"> <div class="text-paragraph"> <div class="dxp-text dxp-row dxp-columns tw-text-lg"> <h3>Why WMU?</h3><p>Your Western experience is designed to prioritize the whole you. You'll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom.</p><p><a href="https://wmich.edu/admissions/why-wmu">Explore our points of pride <span class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right"> </span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container none"> <div class="dxp-row"> <div class="dxp-columns"> <div class="dxp-ui-container-heading"> <h2 class=" heading--xl tw-font-light tw-text-inherit"> Campus life promotes belonging and well-being </h2> </div> </div> </div> <section class="component-grid"> <div class="components components-per-row-1 max-item-width-1"> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-cols-1 tw-grid-rows-card sm:tw-grid-cols-card sm:tw-grid-rows-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2 sm:tw-aspect-auto"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/Room.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=OfEpyszu" width="900" height="600" alt="Students in their room relaxing, in the Valley's." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/housing" > Campus housing </a> </h3> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> If you want to find and make friends while living close to classes, events and resources, campus housing is an ideal place for you to live. Let our welcoming and trained housing staff help you make a comfortable transition to residential life. </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/housing" class="tw-flex tw-w-full sm:tw-inline-flex sm:tw-w-auto tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Explore housing and residence life </a> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </section> </section> </div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container warm-gray"> <section class="component-grid"> <div class="components components-per-row-1 max-item-width-1"> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-cols-1 tw-grid-rows-card sm:tw-grid-cols-card sm:tw-grid-rows-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2 sm:tw-aspect-auto"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/concrete.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=iwW2BcHp" width="900" height="600" alt="Casting day has come for the RSO American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) concrete canoe in Floyd Hall. Led by the concrete canoe captains Jessica Schneider and Parker Lammers, engineering students get a chance to showcase the culmination of their work." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations" > Student organizations </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> A big part of college is making friends. WMU's student organizations can help you with that! With more than 300 registered student organizations to choose from, you'll connect and build a sense of community that will lead to lasting memories. </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations" class="tw-flex tw-w-full sm:tw-inline-flex sm:tw-w-auto tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Find your registered student organization </a> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </section> </section> </div> <div> <section class="tw-w-full tw-relative tw-overflow-auto dxp-ui-container none"> <section class="component-grid"> <div class="components components-per-row-3 max-item-width-1"> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/Soccer.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=g-uaoUtk" width="900" height="600" alt="Western Michigan University鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Soccer team takes on the University of Akron at the WMU Soccer Complex. The Broncos ultimately lost with a final score of 0-1." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmubroncos.com" > Bronco Athletics </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> Our student-athletes and athletics community are sources of pride. We salute their drive and excellence and support their championships at our competitive conferences. With regular season tickets free for all students, we're ready to sing "Fight, Broncos, fight!" </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmubroncos.com" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Discover intercollegiate athletics </a> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/theatre_0.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Ro9x2QTv" width="900" height="600" alt="WMU鈥檚 Department of Theatre performs The Play That Goes Wrong at Shaw Theatre. A new production by the Cornley University Drama Society, The Murder at Haversham Manor, has everything going purposely wrong to deliver laughs." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://www.millerauditorium.com/" > Arts and entertainment </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> Entertainment doesn't get any better than this. Located on campus, Miller Auditorium serves as a premier performing arts venue in Southwest Michigan. We host Broadway touring productions, live concerts, comedy events, family shows and more鈥攁nd students get a 50% discount on most shows! </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://www.millerauditorium.com/" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Explore Miller Auditorium </a> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/studentRec.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=x3HuhQCw" width="900" height="600" alt="Students find many ways to work out while at the Student Recreation Center. The 8,000-square-foot weight room is just one part of the 240,000-square-foot facility." loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h2 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/rec" > Recreation </a> </h2> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> If you're looking to break a sweat with friends, we have exercise options such as club sports, intramural sports and pickleball at our Student Recreation Center. 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Find out how much assistance your family is eligible to receive by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). </div> <div class="action-link tw-mt-4 first:tw-mt-0 tw-flex-1 tw-flex tw-flex-row tw-flex-wrap tw-gap-2 tw-items-end tw-content-end"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/finaid" class="tw-flex tw-w-full tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-text-center tw-border tw-border-r tw-border-l tw-rounded tw-font-semibold focus:tw-outline-none focus:tw-ring-2 focus:tw-ring-offset-2 focus:tw-ring-blue-500 dark:focus:tw-ring-blue-400 focus:tw-ring-offset-white dark:focus:tw-ring-offset-gray-800 pointer-coarse:tw-min-w-touch pointer-coarse:tw-min-h-touch tw-cursor-pointer tw-text-sm tw-px-4 tw-py-2 md:tw-text-base tw-border-gold-400 tw-bg-gold-400 tw-text-gray-800 dark:hover:tw-border-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-bg-gold-300 dark:hover:tw-text-gray-800 hover:tw-border-brown-900 hover:tw-bg-brown-900 hover:tw-text-white"> Learn about financial aid </a> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="image-card"> <div class="tw-text-textblack tw-grid tw-content-start !tw-place-content-stretch tw-overflow-hidden tw-w-full tw-flex-none tw-rounded tw-border dark:tw-bg-gray-800 dark:tw-border-gray-600 tw-bg-white tw-border-gray-300 tw-grid-rows-card tw-grid-cols-1"> <div class="tw-child-w-full tw-child-h-full tw-child-object-contain tw-child-object-center tw-text-center dark:tw-bg-gray-900 tw-aspect-3/2"> <div> <img src="https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u171/2023/Scholarship.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=eQ-0T_zg" width="900" height="600" alt="Students discussion table at the Haworth Business College" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="tw-flex tw-flex-col tw-max-w-prose tw-mx-auto tw-w-full tw-p-4 md:tw-p-6"> <h3 class=" heading--sm tw-font-semibold tw-text-textblack"> <a href="https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/institutional-offers/first-year-scholarships" > First-year scholarships </a> </h3> <div class="tw-prose tw-w-full tw-mx-auto dark:tw-prose-dark is-quotation-false tw-prose-sm md:tw-prose "> As a first-year undergraduate student at WMU, there are a wide range of scholarships available to help make your education affordable. 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