Graduate College

Chemistry (M.A. or M.S. & Accelerated M.A.)

Chemistry (M.A. or M.S. & Accelerated M.A.)

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Application deadlines

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Students may be admitted for the fall and spring semesters (M.A. program only). 

Fall semester: September 1
Spring semester: January 1

Students may be admitted for the fall semester (M.S. program only).

Fall semester: February 15

If you missed the deadline, contact the academic department to discuss your options. Please note: there is a separate deadline for international applicants to allow time to process travel documents (learn more at wmich.edu/international/apply). 

Fall semester M.S. application deadline: February 15 (January 15 is the graduate assistantship (GA) deadline).

The Accelerated option is only available to current WMU undergraduate students.

 

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Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required. Please upload this document within the online application system. If you experience any difficulties uploading the resume or curriculum vitae (CV), please contact the Graduate College at (269) 387-8212 or @email for further assistance.

 

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Graduate test

This program does not require the General GRE.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application. You may also view the International Student and Scholar Services website at wmich.edu/international/apply/english-proficiency for more details.

 

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Recommendations

This program requires three complete recommendations. A complete recommendation includes two components, 1) the online rating form and, 2) an uploaded recommendation letter. Choose recommenders who can speak clearly about your academic work or professional experience, such as professors, employers, or supervisors.

Within the application system, you will be prompted to include the name and email address for each reference to initiate recommendation. If a recommender encounters difficulty uploading the letter, they may email it to @email for domestic student applicants or @email for international student applicants. 

 

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Written statement

Please prepare a typed statement which covers the following information, and upload it within the online application system: 

Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 – 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.

Please contact the academic department if you have additional questions. 

 

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Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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Other program materials

Complete the following narrative and upload it within the online application system:

Please offer a narrative that notes any WMU faculty whose research program interests you and briefly describe why you might like to perform research in their laboratory. Be as definite as you can.

 

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Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

All applicants, including WMU students, are highly encouraged to submit copies of unofficial transcripts/credit evaluations into the application system as well. Western Michigan University requires official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution, through a third-party service, or credit evaluation company (learn more at wmich.edu/grad/apply/faq). 

 

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Additional information

To monitor the status of your application, including transcripts, you will need to log into your Graduate Application Portal, select your current application(s), and review your application checklist. If you are unable to locate the application checklist, please contact the Graduate College at (269) 387-8212 or @email for assistance.

You can also view the application FAQs website for additional tips at wmich.edu/grad/apply/faq. Questions regarding application processing timelines, admission decisions, academic program details including transfer credits, and the status of your graduate application should be directed to your department’s graduate advisor or graduate director.

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information at the Department of Chemistry — College of Arts and Sciences. If you need assistance identifying the appropriate contact, please reach out to the Graduate College at @email. 

 

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