Western Michigan University Reviews

"I made use of every opportunity available to me to learn everything I could. Every college is what you make of it. WMU provided me with everything that I needed to be successful in life."

"I made use of every opportunity available to me to learn everything I could. Every college is what you make of it. WMU provided me with everything that I needed to be successful in life."

"Pros: Small community of graduate students, so we all know each other and the faculty knows every one of the students by name. Very affordable tuition rate and teaching assistantships provided to help cover cost of tuition. Great imaging center for microscopy and other applications. Cons: Some of the scientific equipment in the labs can be outdated. Some professors required to teach subject material they are not 100% dedicated to. Parking rates are very high."

"This Grad program has many major pros, most notably the interaction with faculty and other students. It isn't a huge program, so there is lots of one-on-one time if you choose to take that route. Faculty are also supportive and allow/encourage you to pursue your own work and ideas as opposed to simply tacking on to their existing research. One of the biggest pros is getting the chance to teach and develop your own courses with a great degree of autonomy. As far as cons, I think that with such a small program there can be a tendency for politics to enter into the grad experience, though not that much. It is also easy to fall behind/get off track given that you are very much in control of your path to the degree."

"I love the program. Teachers are very helpful and are real professionals."

"I'm a newcomer in this university and in this program. I like this university specially the international event that are held in that."

"The SLP program at WMU is well-established. They have all the ins and outs of graduate school figured out and dealt with. It is a competitive program which values academics, as well as experiences. It's a great place to be."

"This graduate program does a very good job at preparing their students to enter the work force. The professors are knowledgeable and are willing to work with students to help them learn and not just receive a degree. Kalamazoo is also a wonderful college town that offers a lot to it's students."

"Western Michigan has offered me a wonderful start to my graduate program in social work. The professors are friendly, academically versed, and always willing to support me. Kalamazoo, Michigan has been a wonderful destination for my young family too. It provides free transportation to campus, weekly city-sponsored cultural experiences, and diversity."

"Pros- Multiple locations, class times are in the evening for those that work, Instructors are outstanding, study abroad opportunities, research is tied to work you are actually doing Cons- Haven't been in the program long enough to know."

"The school of music is a small community within the college. Many of the teachers and staff get to know students personally, and treat you as if you are not just a number. I felt as if it was an atmosphere that helped me thrive."

"Western Michigan University has an excellent college of business. The Integrated Supply Management program has exceeded my expectations in what I thought it could ever offer. The professors care a great deal about teaching you the right material and helping you become successful. I'm currently interning with a company and the classes I was guided to take have been very relevant in the work I've done this summer. Further more, WMU requires supply chain students to take engineering classes as well as SAP classes that put you way ahead of students from other schools. The degree requires double the amount of credits that most other schools facilitate and it shows in the work we're able to do for companies. The professors help with providing in person opportunities (for networking or skill building) as well as endless emails of job and internships that you can apply for and these opportunities have helped immensely. There is also a career center that is available to help for finding opportunities, strengthening skills, and asking for advice. There are so many great staff members willing to help you along your way to getting your degree. I couldn't recommend a better degree or better school."

"Professors are very passionate and knowledgeable with their subject matter. I appreciate that they have experience in their field of expertise. Course assignments are hands-on and applicable to counseling. A weakness would be a lack of males in the classroom. Western could have more diversity."

"Pros: Faculty members that are willing to drop anything to help their students out. I love the open door policy on the Western Michigan University Grand Rapids campus! Cons: Competitiveness"

"The professors really seemed to care about my learning and retention of the material. I appreciated that the majority of my grades came from papers written rather than examinations, as I learn more from writing and applying the course material versus memory and regurgitation. I wish the University helped with placement in external internships."

"I think the Social Work program overall is fantastic. The only negative experience that I have had involve the faculty's lack of communication in some situations. However, that has not taken away from my experience in any significant way."

"Top ranked Terminal Masters program-several, well-known faculty!"

"Western has an extremely competitive program, being a non traditional student is not easy, but the staff is very supportive"

"WMU is a solid school. The colaborative atmosphere among students is helpful."

"The program, school, and teachers are some of the best that I have attended. I want to study now and maintain the grades that I am getting because I am motivated to learn from my teachers."