College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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The world is evolving and the need for critical thinkers, doers and creators is greater than ever. Start your journey with an experience-driven education from WMU.
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Our students are curious, driven and innovative thinkers who aren’t afraid to try new things and build something new. That’s why the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences focuses on preparing students for a successful, meaningful career. With 14 undergraduate degrees, 12 master's level programs and eight doctoral programs as well as impactful, experiential-learning opportunities, you’ll achieve your vision for the future and find your path to success at Western.
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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5314 USA
(269) 276-3253

98%

of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates participated in experience-driven learning

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
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$70K - $80K

median starting salary for recent College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
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99%

of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
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What will I learn?

You'll be career-ready and have the skills you need to make an impact after graduating. You'll learn, take part in research experiences, work closely with outstanding faculty and get involved in student organizations with hands-on engineering projects and activities. 

And, your academic career culminates in the Senior Engineering Design Conference, where you will work as a team to address real-world projects for industry partners, non-profit organizations and alumni. 

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My time at Western helped me grow not just as a student, but also as a future engineer, and I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned into my career.

—Joe Funk, manufacturing engineering technology major
Camryn Ruiz in student projects lab Floyd Hall

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What are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to apply and take the next step in pursuing your purpose and setting yourself up to thrive through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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News

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WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

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WMU gearing up to host 2026 regional Science Olympiad tournament

ATOM team wins NAEMSP award

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

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Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

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Events

Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Elena Rozhkova

March 26
11 a.m. to noon
Floyd Hall
Open to the public, our speaker series is designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding of the world and add depth to experiences. It is also an opportunity for our alumni and community members to engage with our students, potential future employees. 

CEAS Poster Session: Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week

April 8
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall Lobby
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites you to participate in the 2026 Research Week Poster Session. This event will showcase and celebrate the outstanding work of CEAS undergraduate, graduate, and faculty scholars during the WMU Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week.

Senior Engineering Design Conference

April 21
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall
Student innovation will be on display as graduating seniors showcase their engineering and applied sciences skills in capstone projects.