Graduate College

Take hold of your future at the Graduate College

Welcome to the Graduate College at WMU! Ready to advance your career, cultivate meaningful work and make a lasting impact?

We aim to support your advanced degree goals by providing you with exceptional academic programs and faculty who will guide and mentor you at every step of your graduate journey. At the Graduate College, we strive to offer impactful services and programs to ensure that our diverse population of students is fully equipped with the knowledge, tools, resources and ethics to become the next generation of scholars, researchers and practitioners.

New to WMU? Learn more about graduate education at WMU by calling (269) 387-8214 or emailing @email. Also, you are invited to visit and experience WMU by participating in an in-person, virtual or self-guided campus tour.

We're excited to help you accomplish your goals and for you to get the most out of your graduate school experience.

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The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Academic programs that can enhance your career

At the Graduate College, you have the power of choice. In fact, did you know that 3,400 graduate students study and conduct research at Western? We offer nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines from physics and speech pathology to creative writing and medieval studies.

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Which graduate student are you?

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Future students

Considering graduate school? We know your goal is to build a strong professional future but also to cultivate a career that holds meaning and purpose. We offer outstanding graduate programs in an inclusive, diverse campus and boast high-tech facilities as a top-ranked research institution in a desirable city. Discover the WMU difference.
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Current students

If you're a current WMU graduate student, we have resources that will help you through your educational journey at Western, including how to approach your dissertations and theses, conduct research, prepare for your career and find support for your well-being.
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I really think a huge part of finding your passion is being in an environment with a lot of supportive people. And at Western, we have both the professors and students to do that.
—Margaret Mooney, graduate student in aerospace engineering

How to fund your higher education

As a graduate student at WMU, you have many opportunities to make your education affordable. Here are just a few examples of the types of funding available to our graduate-level students:

  •  Fellowships and grants
  •  Scholarships
  •  Assistantships
  •  Teaching and research awards

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News and events

Dissertation Bootcamp

Dissertation Bootcamp is an online resource for graduate students beginning to plan and conceptualize their thesis or dissertation or those actively working on their thesis or dissertation after reaching candidacy. You are welcome to browse through the various sections for resources and information. This is not intended to replace in-person programs but serves to enhance your dissertation writing.

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Thanksgiving recess

Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 — midnight to 11:59 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 — midnight to 11:59 p.m.