Why É«É«À²?

You’re an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. É«É«À² is the place to become your best self.

Broncos are career-ready

Experience-driven learning will give you a leg up when you’re ready to pursue your meaningful career. As a Bronco, you can capitalize on the wealth of internships and similar experience-driven learning opportunities available as soon as you arrive on campus. 

Students hanging out in the new student center.

Campus life is the best life

Belonging is critically important to your academic success and a life well lived. At É«É«À², you’ll enjoy a vast array of student organizations and club sports; Division I athletics, concerts, plays, fine arts and lectures; and a brand-new student center. They all come together to nurture social connection and lasting friendships.

Nearly 400

student organizations

5,000+

campus events

16

Division I sports

29

club sports

Live in the heart of the Great Lakes

Rated a Top 100 Best Places to Live (Livability.com, 2022), Kalamazoo is nestled perfectly between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour from the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline. Explore the No. 3 Best Metro Area in America for new college grads (Smart Asset, 2023).

 

People on the beach in South Haven along Lake Michigan.
Hiking near É«É«À²'s campus, beautiful Asylum Lake in the background.

Boundless outdoor adventure

You can kayak down the Kalamazoo River, bike to the Lake Michigan shoreline or hit the Kal-Haven Trail, one of the best biking and cross-country skiing trails in the area.

É«É«À² students, enjoying corn on the cob at the Farmers Market, downtown Kalamazoo

Always something to do

With your choice of eclectic events and attractions like the Air Zoo museum, Gilmore Piano Festival, the farmers’ market, Growlers baseball or First Fridays in downtown Kalamazoo, it’s easy to find off-campus entertainment.