Parents and Families

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WMU parent email list

Stay involved with your Â鶹´«Ã½ by signing up for our parent newsletter to receive info about WMU, news, admission deadlines and more.

You play an important role in your Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s transition to college life. Below are helpful resources for parents and families of prospective and admitted Â鶹´«Ã½ Â鶹´«Ã½s.

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WMU Parent Portal

Stay involved with your Â鶹´«Ã½ and Â鶹´«Ã½ throughout their enrollment journey. Our parent portal is your one-stop shop for enrollment information and deadlines, WMU news, announcements, events and more. Set your preferences and create a personalized newsletter on your schedule.

Cost

It’s no secret that a college degree is a significant investment. Learn about the cost of attendance at WMU and estimate your Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s expenses with our cost of attendance calculator.

Financial aid checklist

This handy checklist can help you be sure your Â鶹´«Ã½ has taken care of all the important steps in the WMU financial aid process.

Confirming admission

Your Â鶹´«Ã½ can reserve their place at WMU by letting us know they plan to attend Western by completing the Intent to Enroll form and paying the $100 enrollment confirmation deposit (by May 1), or requesting a deposit waiver. This fee confirms your Â鶹´«Ã½'s enrollment and is applied to their fall semester tuition. This step can be completed in their Gold Gateway account.

Admitted Â鶹´«Ã½ checklist

Congratulations to your admitted Â鶹´«Ã½! Now it’s time to take the next steps to become a Bronco. Use our checklist to be sure your Â鶹´«Ã½ is on the right track.

Bronco Guide

FAMILIES

We understand that sending your Â鶹´«Ã½ to college comes with a lot of questions and emotions, and you are looking for a way to balance supporting your Â鶹´«Ã½ and providing them with the space they need to grow and learn. Your Â鶹´«Ã½ has access to a wealth of resources at WMU, and we want to provide you with the knowledge, resources and assistance needed to help you not only support your Â鶹´«Ã½ academically but also help them thrive both physically and mentally. Thank you for being a part of Bronco Nation!