WMU International Admissions Information 

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With more than 140 bachelor's degree areas, 69 master's and 29 doctoral-level programs, Western Michigan University offers a program that is just right for you.

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COURSE WORK TRANSFER

The Haenicke Institute's International Admissions and Services office handles all phases of the international bachelor's admission process. To determine an applicant's admissibility to Western Michigan University, our admissions staff reviews the academic credentials and evaluates international transfer credit. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a U.S. 4-point scale or equivalent is strongly recommended.

In addition, financial support documents, an English proficiency score (TOEFL 500 PBT, or 61 iBT for restricted enrollment; 550 PBT, or 80 iBT for unrestricted enrollment), and the application fee must also be provided to IAS (see Application Information for details). When all these materials are provided and the admission criteria are met, IAS admissions staff issues the initial Certificates of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) to admitted students.

Master's and doctorate international admission

Applying to graduate school at Western Michigan University involves our office as well as the academic program in which you have an interest. In addition to obtaining the international student application (access to online and paper application below), you should request application materials from the specific WMU academic program to which you wish to apply.  Individual programs may impose additional admission requirements.

Send all application materials to International Admissions and Services (EXCEPTIONS: Transnational Education students send materials to Cat Fuller; Exchange students--send materials to Jane Blyth). After our office reviews your materials, we will forward them to the program of your interest. The program then reviews your application and required documents, and informs us of the admission decision. This process may take 9-12 weeks depending on the program department's procedures.

ONLINE APPLICATION

1. Applicant must complete the entire application, pdf or html version, which includes the Student and Dependent Information form and the Statement of Finances, and return the completed forms to WMU International Admissions and Services with a $100.00 application/document fee: International Admissions and Services, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5246
   
   
   • International Student Paper Application
     (Fillable PDF)
     
     
   Applicants are required to provide proof of financial resources, per the application.
   
   
2. Provide complete and official transcripts of secondary and undergraduate studies as well as copies of diplomas, certificates or degrees earned. These must be translated into English and list course titles and grades (marks) received for each.
   
   
3. Provide proof of English competency. The following tests and scores are accepted at Western Michigan University as measures of English language proficiency. This requirement is waived for students from certain countries (see WMU English language requirements). Some graduate programs may require a higher score.
   
   
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  A score of 500 (61 iBT) is required for restricted enrollment (part-time English study and part-time academics during the first semester) or 550 (80 iBT) for unrestricted enrollment.
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB).  A score of  69 is required for restricted enrollment or 77 for unrestricted enrollment.
• General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Pass in English with grade of A,B, or C, from one of the five British-based examining boards only, is required for unrestricted enrollment.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Academic Module.  A score of 6.0 is required for restricted enrollment or 6.5 for unrestricted enrollment.
• International Baccalaureate (IB).  A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for unrestricted enrollment.
• Completion of ELS Language Center Level 112 for unrestricted enrollment.
  
• Successful completion of the advanced level and instructor recommendations from CELCIS, WMU's intensive English program.
  
  
4. Passport copy
   

• You may enroll in the WMU Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) until you achieve the level of English proficiency required for academic enrollment. You may obtain a CELCIS application form by contacting:
  

Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS)
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA 49008-5223
Phone:(269) 387-4800, Fax:(269) 387-4806
E-mail: celcis-info@wmich.edu         website:   www.wmich.edu/celcis

NOTE: Advanced standing (transfer credits) will be considered for higher level IB courses completed with a grade of 5 or higher. The ACT/SAT is not required for non-immigrant visa holders. However, all NCAA athletes must submit SAT scores.