Admission

Western Michigan University administers graduate admissions using a "self-managed" application system. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all admission materials to the appropriate offices before the published deadlines.

Application Process

The process for application to the MA in Medieval Studies program consists of two parts: (1) application to WMU Graduate Admissions and (2) application to the Medieval Institute.

1. Application to WMU Graduate Admissions comprises the following:

a completed online application (available here)
$40.00 nonrefundable application fee (to be paid online)
scores from the Graduate Record Examination general test
official transcripts from EVERY undergraduate and graduate institution attended (WMU excluded)

2. Application to the Medieval Institute comprises the following:

a second set of official transcripts from EVERY undergraduate and graduate institution attended (WMU excluded)
two letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate study (Letters must have original signatures on letterhead and must be returned either directly from referees to the department or, if gathered and sent by the applicant, must be delivered in sealed envelopes with referees’ signatures across the seal. As applicants bear responsibility for delivery of these letters, it may be advisable to ask three individuals for references.)
a letter of intent stating areas of interest and academic and professional goals

The applicant should contact the Medieval Institute for more information:

      Admissions Committee
      The Medieval Institute
      Western Michigan University
      1903 W. Michigan Ave.
      Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5432

      e-mail: elisabeth.carnell@wmich.edu
      phone: (269) 387-8745
      Fax: (269) 387-8750

Deadlines

US citizens and resident aliens

Deadlines for complete applications are February 15 for fall admission (September) and October 15 for spring admission (January) or for the summer (May).

With the self-managed application process, students are responsible for gathering and submitting all admission materials to the appropriate office before the published admission deadlines. Click here for a description of and access to the online application process.

International students

Graduate applications and admissions for international students are processed by WMU's Office of International Student and Scholar Services, which assists students in compiling their application files. Typically, students should submit their application materials by May 1 of the previous year if seeking admission for the start of the fall semester (September), by September 15 of the previous year if seeking admission for the start of the spring semester (January) and by May 1 if seeking admission for the start of the Summer I Session (May of the next year). The department does not admit students for the Summer II Session, which starts in late June.

Applications for admission and instructions are available from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Click here for international admissions information and forms.

The office's fax number is (269) 387-5899. Its mailing address is:

A411 Ellsworth Hall
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5246

For further information about the Medieval Studies program contact:

Elisabeth Carnell
The Medieval Institute
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5432

e-mail: elisabeth.carnell@wmich.edu
phone: (269) 387-8745
Fax: (269) 387-8750

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