Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Graduate Student Checklist

Tips for a successful career as a graduate student

1. Learn about WMU and our Community

  • Visit campus for a tour or special event 
  • Review graduate programs 
  • Discover resources for graduate students, including career services, health services, and housing 
  • Explore the community of

2. Connect with Faculty 

3. Apply for Admission and Submit Application Materials 

  • Submit a domestic online Application for Admission and provide supplemental application materials. International student application information is available here.  Application requirements and deadlines vary by department. 
  • Request official transcripts be sent to graduate-transcripts@wmich.edu or Western ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ University, Graduate College, 1903 W ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5242 USA
  • Test score codes: GRE code 1902, TOEFL code 1902

4. Receive Official Letter of Acceptance with Western Identification Number (WIN) 

Use your WIN to access the student portal called  for: 

  • WMU email - all official University communications are sent to this account 
  • Register for classes - use WIN to access online registration and direct questions to the department offering the course 
  • Online orientation - access information on student resources
  • Responsible Conduct of Research – a mandatory online course for all newly admitted degree-seeking graduate students. No cost or credit is attached to this course. Students are automatically enrolled into the online RCR module in Elearning. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/current-students/responsible-research.

5. Pay for College