Graduate Student Checklist
Tips for a successful career as a graduate student
1. Learn about 51¸£ÀûÉç 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
- Contact the academic department of interest to schedule a meeting with faculty
- Inquire into their research, funding and teaching opportunities
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 Michigan University, Graduate College, 1903 W Michigan 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:
- 51¸£ÀûÉç 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
- Identify potential funding opportunities
- Complete the beginning October 1 for the upcoming year. Most students qualify for some type of financial aid, so be sure to submit your FAFSA early. The 51¸£ÀûÉç Student Financial Aid Application Checklist is available for your reference and 51¸£ÀûÉç's school code is 002330.
- Learn about our deferred payment plan for those with company reimbursement benefits.