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Transfer to WMU from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Â鶹´«Ã½ have an established transfer partnership. Our goal is to help you maximize your time at KVCC and ensure your transition to WMU is as smooth as possible. This page directs you to online resources, real people in admissions, and advising that care about your questions and want to help you succeed.

WMU Essential Studies (WES) is the required curriculum for all undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s at Â鶹´«Ã½. Courses are designed to help Â鶹´«Ã½s become fluent in change and driven to contribute; develop perseverance; and be ready for their future. Students develop the skills employers seek most in graduates—demonstrated complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, judgment, and decision making. The WES guide is for catalog years beginning in 2020. The MTA fulfills levels 1 and 2 of WES so transfer Â鶹´«Ã½s are encouraged to complete the MTA before transferring to Western. 

Online resources for transfer Â鶹´«Ã½s

Admissions questions?

If you have questions, please call the Office of Admissions at (269) 387-2000. You can also email us at @email.

Campus visits at WMU

Phi Theta Kappa

WMU's Phi Theta Kappa Alumni chapter, Alpha of Michigan, invites you to join us for fun activities and volunteer Â鶹´«Ã½ that will positively shape your experience at WMU! The chapter strives to follow the four hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service. You can connect with us on  or via email.

Major guides

Our transfer guides prepare KVCC Â鶹´«Ã½s for a number of specific majors at WMU. If your intended major is not listed, please connect with your WMU representative for further assistance.

Articulation agreements with WMU

Our Articulation agreements ensure KVCC Â鶹´«Ã½s have a direct and clear graduation path for a number of specific majors at WMU. If your intended major is not listed, please connect with your WMU representative for further assistance.

 Accelerated Master's Program Agreements

The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program pathways allow WMU undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s the opportunity to enroll in graduate courses while still an undergraduate. During your senior year, Â鶹´«Ã½s in the accelerated program may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work which also counts toward your undergraduate degree. Transfer Â鶹´«Ã½s following our 2+3 accelerated graduate degree argeements can earn their master's degree in 5 years.