Student Events for Families

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 ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp 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.
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Traveling to ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp 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
    • – approximately 60 minute drive to Kalamazoo.
    • (SBN) – approximately 1.5 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
    • – approximately 2.5 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
    • – approximately 2.5 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
    • – approximately 3 hour drive to Kalamazoo.
  • Public Transportation
    • - located at 429 North Burdick Street
    • - located at 429 North Burdick StreetÌý
  • Hotel Accommodations

    There are a variety of hotel options available in the Kalamazoo area.

    Hotel Information Registration Instructions

    1550 East Kilgore Road
    269.344.7774
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    • Call 269.344.7774 to make a reservation.

    3443 Retail Place Drive, Kalamazoo
    269.270.3203
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    • Call 269.270.3203 to make a reservation.

    303 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo
    269.382.4000

    • Call 269.382.4000 to make a reservation.

    2747 South 11th St., Kalamazoo
    269.375.6000
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    • Call 269.375.6000 to make a reservation.

    100 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo
    269.343.3333
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