Transfer Students
Thank you for your interest in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at Western Michigan University! We are excited to assist you throughout your transfer process. Follow the steps below to get started on your journey with WMU.
International students, start here.
Find your major
Learn about the programs we offer, and find one that's right for you!
View transfer guides and agreements
Visit our transfer advising page and click on your community college. From there, select the transfer guide for your major and for the general education curriculum to view community college courses that will transfer.Check WMU’s list of articulation agreements to see if one exists for your school and major. If you are interested in completing an articulation agreement, contact your program advisor or the College of Education and Human Development advising office.
To view individual course equivalencies, or to check transfer courses for a school not listed above, visit the transfer credit equivalencies page.
Request more information
Once you have found your major, request more information online to join our mailing list.
Meet with a WMU advisor
Schedule an academic advising appointment online to learn how your credits transfer and plan your classes at WMU. Incoming transfer students are required to meet with a WMU academic advisor before you can register for WMU classes. Appointments are available in person or over the phone.
Schedule a tour
Interested in visiting campus? Sign up through the Office of Admissions for a Main Campus Tour and Academic Spotlight session to visit both WMU and the College of Education and Human Development.
(Note: the CEHD tour does not include an academic advising appointment.)
Apply to WMU
Visit the Office of Admissions page to apply to WMU or check your application status.
Apply for scholarships
WMU has multiple areas where you can apply for scholarships. You must have completed your application to WMU by the scholarship deadline to be considered.
Finalize admissions requirements
Complete your remaining steps on the Office of Admissions’ Admitted Transfer Student Checklist to confirm your admission, sign up for the Transfer Transition Program, send final transcripts and complete other important tasks to prepare for your first semester at WMU.
Questions?
If you have any remaining questions not answered above, please contact CEHD-outreach@wmich.edu.