Statistics (M.S.)
Statistics (M.S.)
Application deadlines
Applications must be submitted by the priority deadline of February 15 for fall semester to be considered for graduate assistantships.
Applications are accepted for fall, spring and summer I.
Submission deadline for fall is July 1 for domestic applicants and March 1 for international applicants.
Submission deadline for spring is November 1 for domestic applicants and July 1 for international applicants.
Submission deadline for summer I is April 1 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program requires three recommendation. Please send e-mail requests for such recommendations from with the online application.
Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
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.
Previous written work
This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.
Other program materials
If applying for graduate assistantship, complete the following narrative and submit within the online application:
For those interested in a Teaching Assistantship, please list all math and stats courses taken, when they were taken, the number of credits received for each, and the grade received.
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.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
Department of Statistics — College of Arts and Sciences
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