KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An automatic admission to Western Michigan University program for Kalamazoo Valley Community College students was unveiled Saturday at the WMU Football Spring Showcase.
The Bronco Bound Guarantee provides automatic admission to WMU beginning this fall to Kalamazoo Valley students who complete an associate degree and meet academic and conduct requirements. Students also will be automatically considered for WMU scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000, determined at the time of admission to the University.
In addition, all Kalamazoo Valley students, regardless of their transfer plans, will gain early exposure to campus life, including complimentary admission to most Bronco athletic events.
University officials, students and local elected officials gathered in the Seelye Center prior to the football game kickoff for a formal partnership signing ceremony. Following the ceremony, the celebration moved to Waldo Stadium, where current Kalamazoo Valley students tested their skills in a football “Tuition Toss Challenge” for the chance to win up to a full semester tuition scholarship.
Brody Bender, with a strong second throw secured $500 towards his tuition while James Johnson and Sa-Niqua Langford went a perfect two-for-two, each earning $1,000.
“Many of our students already make the transition from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU, but that pathway is about to get even easier by taking our Bronco Bound initiative to the next level,” said Kalamazoo Valley Community College President L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D. “It builds on the strong, collaborative relationship that already exists between our institutions while making the transfer process more certain and more seamless. We believe it will encourage even more Cougars to continue their education at WMU.”
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