Each year, the medical school celebrates several distinguishing events that mark the milestones of a medical student’s journey to becoming an MD. These events include the White Coat Ceremony in the first year, and Match Day and Graduation in the fourth year. Families and loved ones are encouraged to celebrate these momentous occasions with their students. Whether you’re in Kalamazoo for a WMed event, or to visit your student, please find information below on Kalamazoo, including how to get around, hotel accommodations, and things to do. For specific information regarding each event, please click on the corresponding button.
Traveling to WMed and Kalamazoo
Click here for printable directions to our campus locations. Our main location is in downtown Kalamazoo at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus.
- Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – approximately 60 minute drive to Kalamazoo.
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) – approximately 2.5 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – approximately 2.5 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – approximately 3 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
- Public Transportation
- Amtrak Kalamazoo (KAL) Station - located at 429 North Burdick Street
- Kalamazoo Greyhound Bus Station - located at 429 North Burdick Street
- Hotel Accommodations
There are a variety of hotel options available in the Kalamazoo area. We have arranged for reduced rates at these select hotels if you follow the registration instructions provided.
Hotel Information Registration Instructions 1550 East Kilgore Road
269.344.7774
$69.90 plus tax per night- Call 269.344.7774 to make a reservation.
- Reference Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine when making your reservation.
3443 Retail Place Drive, Kalamazoo
269.270.3203
$99 plus tax per night- Call 269.270.3203 to make a reservation.
- Reference Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine when making your reservation.
Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
303 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo
269.382.4000- Call 269.382.4000 to make a reservation
- Reference Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine when making your reservation.
2747 South 11th St., Kalamazoo
269.375.6000
$99 plus tax per night- Visit www.holidayinnkz.com.
- Click "Sleep."
- Click "Reserve."
- Input dates and click "Have a Corporate ID?"
- Enter: 100171512
- Select Room
100 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo
269.343.3333
$139 plus tax per night- Visit www.radisson.kz.com.
- Input dates and click "Find Rates."
- Enter promotional code: WMUSOM
- Click "Search Again."
- Select Room
1500 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo
269.349.0855
$114 plus tax per night- Call 269.349.0855 to make a reservation.
- Reference Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine when making your reservation.