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This application form is intended for those who are U.S. citizens and those who have an I-551 Permanent Resident Card or have asylum or refugee status applying to a master's, specialist, doctoral or certificate program at WMU.  All other applicants, please see “Who should use other forms” section below.

Application filing dates and departmental requirements:

• Application dates vary by department; not all departments admit students for all semesters/sessions.
• Many departments require additional materials (i.e., departmental application, specific standardized tests, and letters of recommendation).
• The applicant is responsible for submitting all application materials by the department or program deadline date.
• All doctoral and specialist applicants must obtain satisfactory scores on the appropriate standardized test required for their program.

Check with the Graduate Coordinator of your academic department for specific departmental requirements.

Who should use other forms

If you are seeking readmission to a graduate program, please use the Graduate Readmission application (PDF). If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to take classes but are not pursuing a degree, please use the Graduate Non-Degree application (PDF).

International students: Students with any type of nonimmigrant visa-- such as F, J, L, etc.--must use the online application available on the Office of International Admissions and Services application forms and requirements page.