Thank you for your interest in applying to Western Michigan University. All non-immigrant or international students must apply to Western Michigan University through the International Services and Student Affairs office, in one of the following two ways:

• Online Application
• Paper Application (HTML)
• Paper Application (PDF)
  

Here is a list of programs of study available to international students. Specific program requirement such as GRE and GMAT are noted here.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted for processing after the deadline.  However, we cannot guarantee that late applications will be completed in time for your semester of choice.  The application consideration date will be changed to the next available semester if necessary.

Please follow the steps listed below when applying for admission to Western Michigan University:

1. Applicant must complete ALL of the following forms and return them to the WMU International Services and Student Affairs with a $100.00 application/document fee:
• International Student Application Form
• Student and Dependent Information
• Statement of Finances - Provide proof that you will have $25,612/$27,442 (undergraduate applicants) or $18,.800 (graduate applicants) per academic year.
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
http://international.wmich.edu/component/option,com_moofaq/Itemid,445/ ). Some graduate programs may require a higher score.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  A score of 500 (173 CBT/61 iBT) is required for restricted enrollment (part-time English study and part-time academics during the first semester) or 550 (213 CBT/80 iBT) for unrestricted enrollment.
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB).  A score of 75 is required for restricted enrollment or 85 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 6.5 is required for restricted enrollment or 7.0 for unrestricted enrollment.
• International Baccalaureate (IB).  A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for unrestricted enrollment.
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). A passing grade is required for unrestricted enrollmen
• Successful completion of the advanced level and instructor recommendations from CELCIS, WMU's intensive English program.
 

• You may enroll in the WMU Career English Language Center 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:
  

Career English Language Center for International Students
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.