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.
Top 100
in the nation for five graduate programs
160+
$13.7M
awarded to support graduate student research
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
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
Dissertation Writing Workshop
This dissertation writing workshop is designed to help doctoral students manage their dissertation process with a marathon-like approach, emphasizing time management, goal setting, advisor management, and daily task accomplishment.
Facilitated by a dissertation coach with a track record of success, graduate students will leave with concrete strategies to structure their writing, maintain motivation, and effectively communicate with their advisors.
Monday, Nov. 10
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (main workshop)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (optional free lunch and 1:1 consultation)
Waldo Library, Multipurpose Room
Learn more and RSVP at wmich.edu/grad/events
Graduate Student Ambassador Job Posting | 2026-27
The Graduate Student Ambassador Program is conducting an open call for new team members who are interested in promoting graduate education, gaining leadership skills, and helping current and future graduate students in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters!
The application will remain open until filled with preference given to those who apply by April 1, 2026. Learn more about these paid positions at wmich.edu/grad/call-ambassadors. Please direct questions to Malia Roberts at @email.
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.
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