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Review the steps to becoming a graduate student at WMU.

Graduate Student Checklist

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Western Michigan University offers nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines

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You and your family are invited to visit and experience Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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We created an online orientation with everything you need to know before starting graduate school. Explore at your own pace.

Graduate student online orientation

At Western Michigan University, we believe a great education is more than good grades. It's about preparing you for a meaningful life, supporting your pursuit of purpose and helping you make a meaningful impact on society.

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This is an up close image of a student explaining why she enjoys her cybersecurity program — A program that cares about you

Here, you're not just a number. You're cared about personally and professionally. You get to build relationships that you wouldn't be able to build elsewhere.

Katie, Master's of Cybersecurity

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This is an up close image of a student explaining why she enjoys her occupational therapy program — The challenge of seeing real clients

The fieldwork program here really stands out. Within a year of being in the program, I was seeing clients all by myself. Throughout the semester I did the intake, evaluation and was planning interventions.

Amanda, Doctor of Occupational Therapy

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This is an up close image of a student explaining why she enjoys her public health program — A program that fits my expectations

As someone who used to be an educator in a previous life, I know a good curriculum, I know a good program and I know good faculty members when I see them. My experience through WMU's grad program checked all of those boxes.

Komal, Master's of Public Health

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This is an up close image of a student explaining why he enjoys his organizational change leadership program — Applying what I learn to my career

Everything I'm learning is not only applicable to what I'm doing in my career but the courses are designed in a way to help me apply it. It's not just about the delivery of information. It's about what would best help you, in your career.

Matt, Doctor of Organizational Change Leadership

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Academics

Continue your education at a top research institution with 150 advanced degrees to choose from. Discover flexible format options that fit with your schedule.

Why choose WMU?

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Application requirements

Funding

Graduate school can be expensive, but we're here to help. We realize that each student's financial situation is unique, so here are some ways to approach your financial aid journey.

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Your financial aid checklist

Ways to pay

Student life

Explore opportunities for personal growth, leadership and creating lasting relationships with students in the community. Find your voice at Western.

Browse campus resources

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Graduate Student Clubs

Discover Kalamazoo

Events in the community

View student event calendar

Get to know us

Want to know more about Western? Take the next step to uncover more things to love about being a Bronco.

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After admission

You've been admitted, now what? Getting started can be stressful, but we're here for you. Check out our graduate student online orientation for everything you need to know before starting graduate school.

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Your graduate student checklist

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150+

graduate programs

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95%

of graduate students felt their instructors cared about them as a person

—2023-24 Career Outcomes Report

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21%

students of color represented in the graduate student body

—Institutional Research enrollment data (fall 2022)

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1 out of 5

graduate students are funded by WMU (not including grants or scholarships)

97%

of graduate students working full time after graduation have a job related to their degree

—2023-24 Career Outcomes Report

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$60K - $70K

median salary for students working full time after graduate school

—2023-24 Career Outcomes Report

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93%

of graduate students said their education and experiences at Western prepared them for their profession

—2023-24 Career Outcomes Report

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Graduate College

Graduate Student Checklist

Find Your Program

Visit Our Campus

We're here for you

Graduate Student Checklist

Find Your Program

Visit Our Campus

We're here for you

Graduate Student Checklist

A program that cares about you

The challenge of seeing real clients

A program that fits my expectations

Applying what I learn to my career

Experience that applies to the field

A program that cares about you

The challenge of seeing real clients

A program that fits my expectations

Applying what I learn to my career

Experience that applies to the field

A program that cares about you

150+

95%

21%

1 out of 5

97%

$60K - $70K

93%