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Future Bronco Days

Now that you're admitted, get ready for an amazing first year at Western! 

Congratulations on being admitted to Â鶹´«Ã½!

Future Bronco Days are a great way for admitted Â鶹´«Ã½s and their families to experience all that Â鶹´«Ã½ has to offer. Join us for a day designed exclusively for you and your fellow incoming Â鶹´«Ã½s. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about WMU, enjoy lunch and get to know campus. You can also get one-on-one help to guide you through the enrollment process, if you're ready to do so.  

Ask lots of questions:

  • Speak with faculty, staff and Â鶹´«Ã½s from your academic college.
  • Meet fellow Broncos.
  • Check out Â鶹´«Ã½ organizations.
  • Learn about Â鶹´«Ã½ support services.

Take a look around:

  • See classrooms, labs and Â鶹´«Ã½-centered facilities.
  • Check out residence halls.
  • Tour campus.
  • Enjoy free lunch at our Valley Dining Center that offers a variety of delicious options.

Staff will also be available to help you complete your enrollment steps, including paying the enrollment deposit, signing a housing contract and registering for New Student Orientation. 

Register Now

Tentative Agenda (more details to follow in January)

8  a.m. Event Check-in, WMU Student Center

8 to 9 a.m. Early-Bird Options

  • Check-in
  • Pay enrollment deposit
  • Orientation registration
  • Campus Tour

8 to 10:30 a.m. University Showcase

9 a.m. Event Welcome Presentation

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Next Steps & Activities

  • Pay enrollment deposit
  • Orientation registration
  • Housing registration
  • Western Heights Residence Hall tours
  • One-on-one with financial aid
  • Campus tour
  • Visit the honors college

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  • Lunch in the Valley Dining Center

12:30 to 3 p.m. Academic College Visits

2 to 4 p.m. Esports Area Tour

Confirm your admission before the event

Let us know that you plan to attend WMU by visiting the Gold Gateway to complete the Intent to Enroll form and submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit, or request a deposit waiver. This fee confirms your enrollment and is applied to your fall semester tuition. Visit our Enrollment Deposit instruction website for more information. The enrollment deposit, or an approved waiver, must be submitted prior to registering for orientation. Note that the enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible Â鶹´«Ã½s when you confirm your admission via the Intent to Enroll form in the Gold Gateway.

Next enrollment steps

Your next steps in the enrollment process include signing your intent to enroll form, submitting your admissions deposit, registering for new Â鶹´«Ã½ orientation and on-campus housing, and submitting your FAFSA. If you have any questions about completing your next steps, please reach out to your Admissions Representative or the Office of Admissions at (269) 387-2000.