Activities and Recreation
University Recreation The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is a $32 million state-of-the-art center that offers high quality facilities and fitness programs for WMU students and staff. The University Recreation office promotes healthy life-style choices, team building, leadership skills, and opportunities for positive social interaction. Outstanding fitness options include:
- Open recreation
- Intramural sports
- Fitness programs
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) helps provide the WMU community with diverse entertainment activities that include a movie series and evening comedy club. CAB strives to represent the interests of WMU students, and helps support the endeavors of Registered Student Organizations.All WMU students in good standing are eligible to become CAB members.
Graduate Student Advisory Committee
The Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) is a committee of and for graduate students at WMU. GSAC's primary function is to be a liaison between the WMU administration and graduate students, as well as to:
The Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) office works to inspire excellence in student leadership development, and to engage students in programs outside the classroom. Staff members provide support and services to students, and to student organizations in order to enhance student learning and personal development.
Student Organizations
There are over 300 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at WMU representing a dynamic and diverse student body. WMU encourages all students to enrich their academic lives, become involved in campus activities, and join student organizations.
Visit the Student Organization and Administration Program (SOAP) web page to find a list of currently registered student organizations.
Western Student Association
The Western Student Association (WSA) is the student government of WMU representing the voice of over 26,000 students. There are many ways for students to get involved, express student concerns, and to represent the student body of WMU. The WSA strives to improve the lives of students through:
The Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) is a committee of and for graduate students at WMU. GSAC's primary function is to be a liaison between the WMU administration and graduate students, as well as to:
- Facilitate policy reform
- Establish, promote, and allocate financial resources
- Review services and needs of graduate students
- Facilitate communication between graduate students
The Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) office works to inspire excellence in student leadership development, and to engage students in programs outside the classroom. Staff members provide support and services to students, and to student organizations in order to enhance student learning and personal development.
Student Organizations
There are over 300 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at WMU representing a dynamic and diverse student body. WMU encourages all students to enrich their academic lives, become involved in campus activities, and join student organizations.
Visit the Student Organization and Administration Program (SOAP) web page to find a list of currently registered student organizations.
Western Student Association
The Western Student Association (WSA) is the student government of WMU representing the voice of over 26,000 students. There are many ways for students to get involved, express student concerns, and to represent the student body of WMU. The WSA strives to improve the lives of students through:
- Enactment of policies
- Event sponsorship
- Meeting with the WMU Board of Trustees and University President