Take hold of your future at the Graduate College
Welcome to the Graduate College at WMU! Ready to advance your career, cultivate meaningful work and make a lasting impact?
We aim to support your advanced degree goals by providing you with exceptional academic programs and faculty who will guide and mentor you at every step of your graduate journey. At the Graduate College, we strive to offer impactful services and programs to ensure that our diverse population of students is fully equipped with the knowledge, tools, resources and ethics to become the next generation of scholars, researchers and practitioners.
New to WMU? Learn more about graduate education at WMU by calling (269) 387-8214 or emailing @email. Also, you are invited to visit and experience WMU by participating in an in-person, virtual or self-guided campus tour.
We're excited to help you accomplish your goals and for you to get the most out of your graduate school experience.
Online Orientation
Discovery Guide
COMPASS Guide
Pride points
Top 100
in the nation for graduate programs in occupational therapy and social work
97%
of graduate students are working or continuing their education after earning their degree
Academic programs that can enhance your career
At the Graduate College, you have the power of choice. In fact, did you know that 3,400 graduate students study and conduct research at Western? We offer nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines from physics and speech pathology to creative writing and medieval studies.
Which graduate student are you?
Future students
Current students
Student quote
I really think a huge part of finding your passion is being in an environment with a lot of supportive people. And at Western, we have both the professors and students to do that.
How to fund your higher education
As a graduate student at WMU, you have many opportunities to make your education affordable. Here are just a few examples of the types of funding available to our graduate-level students:
- Fellowships and grants
- Scholarships
- Assistantships
- Teaching and research awards
Learn more about funding opportunities
News and events
WMU Graduate College to Celebrate Tony Dennis at Retirement Open House June 19
The Western Michigan University Graduate College invites the campus community to a retirement open house honoring Tony Dennis on Friday, June 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. with remarks by Dean Byrd-Jacobs at 5 p.m. at Walwood Hall, West Lobby, 741 Oakland Drive.
Dennis first came to WMU as a freshman in 1979 and joined the staff in 1992, dedicating more than 34 years of service to the university’s students, faculty, and staff. A recipient of numerous awards — most recently the Diversity in Excellence Award — Dennis has earned a reputation for going above and beyond throughout his career.
All are welcome to attend and wish Tony well as he opens a new chapter.
Event Details
When: Friday, June 19, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Walwood Hall, West Lobby, 741 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo
Dissertation Bootcamp
Dissertation Bootcamp is an online resource for graduate students beginning to plan and conceptualize their thesis or dissertation or those actively working on their thesis or dissertation after reaching candidacy. You are welcome to browse through the various sections for resources and information. This is not intended to replace in-person programs but serves to enhance your dissertation writing. Sign up to participate
