Faculty and students like to spend time here because classes are small and personable, people are friendly, and quality education is important and affordable. UM-Western encourages all prospective students who are interested in attending to apply for admission. An important aspect of selecting any college is a visit to campus. UM-Western encourages prospective students and their families to visit. Campus visits enable prospective students to become acquainted with on-campus living options, academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, faculty, staff, and students.
Current students guide campus tours daily.
Summer Orientation programs are offered to new freshman and transfer students who enter in the Fall Semester. An additional program is offered for students entering Spring Semester. Preregistration for Summer Orientation programs is required. Orientation assists students in course selection and registration, as well as the location and use of campus facilities and services. It also highlights college academic assistance and special services, recreation opportunities, and social programs.