Office of Lifelong Learning and Education
The Office of Lifelong Learning and Education offers evening and weekend academic credit courses during the year through Extended University Programs. Courses are offered on Western Michigan University's main campus and other locations in the Kalamazoo area.
Innovative Program Development and Implementation
Our job is to help you produce programs that educate, inspire, and create opportunities for sharing ideas. We will help you set the stage for success. Our conference management team works with you to develop, coordinate, and implement an event of any size, whether it is a one-day meeting on the Campus of Western Michigan University or a weeklong national conference anywhere in the United States or Canada.
We will free you from the maze of organizational details so you can concentrate on the content of your program.
Conferences and Seminars at WMU Branch Campuses
Looking for a conference location in West Michigan? WMU Branch Campuses offer superior conferencing facilities. Let us show you what we can do for you!
Battle Creek Kendall Center Conferences
The Conference Centers in Grand Rapids
Lansing Campus Facilities
Future Students
With branch campuses throughout Michigan, programs that will help you succeed, and dedicated faculty and staff, we offer the benefits of Western Michigan University…wherever you are.
Wherever you are...
...throughout Michigan
WMU branch campuses are located in areas convenient to you. With six campuses and two campus sites throughout Michigan, as well as opportunities though the Office of Lifelong Learning and Education and Academic Technology and Instructional Services (e-Learning), you have more choices than ever before.
...in your career
Are you interested in learning more about furthering your career? Completing your bachelor’s degree? Changing careers? Whatever your education needs, WMU branch campuses have the programs and faculty that will allow you to accomplish your goals.
...in your life
WMU understands your lifestyle. Busy with career, family and community involvement? Don’t worry…the majority of WMU programs available at branch campuses are offered entirely at those campuses, in evening or weekend courses.
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