WMU Family Connection

April 2012

Important dates and reminders

Summer I and Summer II course

registration continues...

Fall semester current student

registration continues...

Orientation registration continues...

(New students register for fall semester during orientation)

** Parents and family members are encouraged to attend orientation too! **

Housing sign up for Summer and Fall continues...

April 11: Last day for graduating students to RSVP for commencement tickets through GoWMU

April 23-27: Final Exams Week

April 27: Residence halls close at 7 p.m.

April 28: Commencement

May 1: Spring semester grades posted late in the day

May 7: Summer I session begins at 8 a.m.

May 11: Drops/adds ends

May 21: Last day to receive 50% refund for complete withdrawal

May 28: Memorial day recess

June 1: Last day to receive 25% refund for complete withdrawal

Looking Ahead

June 4: New student orientation begins (12 two-day sessions throughout the month)

June 27: Summer I session ends

June 28: Summer II session begins

June 30: Commencement

August 1: Last day to apply for December graduation

August 17: Summer II session ends

August 28-31: Fall Welcome for new students

August 31: Returning students move into residence halls

Click here for complete University

calendar of events

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Housing Information

The residence halls close on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Students living in the halls should review the move-out information provided by their hall staff. Here are reminders for your student:

- Homemade and rented lofts need to be taken down this weekend (April 20-22)

- 24 hour quiet hours begin on Sat. April 21 at 11:59 p.m.

- Check with the RA for a checkout time

- Log into GoWMU to change your mail forwarding address

- Cleaning supplies are available at the hall front desk

- Large dumpsters for furniture and other big items will be outside the halls (Donate gently used items to Trash to Treasures)

Students with extenuating circumstances who need to stay past 7 p.m. on April 27 should see their hall director no later than this Wednesday, April 18.

Is your student taking classes over the summer?

There is still time to sign up for summer housing in Zimmerman Hall. Students will receive a single room for the price of a double and contracts are available for Summer l, Summer ll, or both sessions, either with or without a meal plan. Click here for complete details.
It's not too late to sign up for housing for the 2012-13 academic year!

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Internships
If your student is looking for an internship, here is a link to a great resource - the Intern in Michigan website.

Things to know...

Congratulations to all of our students graduating Saturday, April 28!

Click here for complete information about the Commencement ceremonies on this very special day.

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What's your opinion?

A private company is considering the feasibility of renovating historic East Hall on Western's east campus. One possible use the company is exploring is a small hotel serving visitors to WMU. Click

here to take a short survey that seeks to determine your interest in using such a facility on your visits to Kalamazoo.

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Final Exams "Survival" Suggestions

Final exams start next Monday and students always appreciate warm thoughts from home. If you don't have time to bake or drop a care package in the mail, Ambati Flowers and Cookies by Design are standing by to help you recognize your student's hard work and accomplishments.

Ambati Flowers

offers these goodies baskets: Call (269) 349-4961 to order.

BRONCO BOOSTER--$35.00

Including, but not limited to--Muffins, Twinkies, Oreo cookies, Cheez Its, Energy drinks, Fruit snacks, Popcorn, Skittles, Gum, Energy bars, Granola bars, Twix, Chocolate bars and some surprises.

THE HEALTHY BRONCO-- $45.00 Including but not limited to--Sun chips, Chex mix, Vitamin water, Fruit snacks, Popcorn, Energy bar, Granola bar, Pretzels, Twizzlers, fruit cups, green tea, cocoa, roasted almonds, gum, animal crackers, Planters energy bar, post-its, highlighter.

BRONCO TOP OF THE CLASS BASKET--$55.00

Including but not limited to--Ding Dongs, Twinkies, Chips, Energy drinks, Rice Krispie treats, Oreo cookies, Popcorn, Skittles, Pretzels, Trail Mix, Nerd Rope, Mentos, Wrigleys 5 pack gum, Pop Tarts, Highlighter, Stress Squeeze ball, with a Good Luck Mylar Balloon.

BRONCO GOLD SERIES BASKET--$75.00 The favorite with WMU students featuring wholesome, high energy and tasty treats. Enough to last through finals. All items are name brands that students know and love. May include but not limited to items listed in #1 and #2 as well as breakfast cereal, microwavable soup, fruit cup, Pop tarts, trail mix, Snickers, and some surprises.

Please order early to be assured timely delivery.

Delivery charges are $5.00.

Cookies by Design

offers these cookie treats. Call (269) 324-1235 to order.

A260 starting at $29.99

W352 starting at $29.99

PC352 $29.99

Parent and Family Programs

Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5348
(269) 387-4820