TRANSFER STUDENTS Visit wmich.edu/transfer/criteria to see if you’re eligible to apply to WMU as a transfer student.
Apply Complete the WMU transfer application at wmich.edu/apply and submit official transcripts from every college/university you’ve attended.
Requirements Admission requirements depend on the number of transferrable credit hours earned: 24 or more hours: 2.00 cumulative college GPA (based on all credits attempted from all institutions attended). 23 or fewer hours: 2.00 cumulative college GPA (based on all credits attempted from all institutions attended) and admissible high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. In light of the uncertainty surrounding the timeline of, and access to, the ACT or SAT, WMU has adopted a test-optional policy for students applying for 2021 entry. However, if you graduated less than two years before you plan to enroll at WMU, you can strengthen your application by submitting ACT or SAT scores.
Deadlines* Fall semester (late August entry): August 15 Spring semester (early January entry): January 1 Summer I session (early May entry): May 1 Summer II session (late June entry): June 15 * While the dates above are deadlines, we recommend that you submit your application and required documents 6-8 months before you intend to transfer to WMU. This allows you to meet with an advisor and register for courses in the same timeframe as current WMU students.
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TRANSFERRING CREDIT Articulation guides and agreements How your credits will transfer may be a large part in your decision to enroll at WMU. To help, WMU has developed partnerships with community colleges around Michigan and beyond. You can view credit equivalencies, transfer guides and articulation agreements at wmich.edu/transfer/credit.
Admission process Once you apply, your application will be evaluated and you will receive an admission decision. Admitted students will receive an official credit evaluation shortly after admission.
Advising After you receive your official credit evaluation, you should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. The advisor will use your credit evaluation to explain how credits will apply to your major and overall WMU graduation requirements. Find advising contact information by academic college at wmich.edu/transfer/advising.
1,800
Nearly transfer students enroll at WMU each year.
3 of 4
transfer students come from a two-year school.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Students transferring from a community college to WMU in the fall semester will be considered for the following Office of Admissions scholarships. Information provided in the admission application* will be used to determine eligibility for scholarships. Additional details are available at wmich.edu/transfer/competitive. Award
Value
Consideration Criteria†
Deadlines and Notes
Phi Theta Kappa
$10,000 ($5,000/year for two years)
3.75 cumulative GPA† at time of admission and 24 or more transferrable credit hours. Must be an inducted Phi Theta Kappa member and join WMU’s PTK alumni chapter.
Complete admission application* by April 1. Competitive; number of awards are based on quantity and quality of applicant pool. Separate application required.
Community College Scholars
$7,500 ($3,750/year for two years)
3.50 cumulative GPA† at time of admission and 30 or more transferrable credit hours. Must complete an associate degree or earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement.
Complete admission application* by April 1. Competitive; number of awards are based on quantity and quality of applicant pool.
Community College Honors
$5,000 ($2,500/year for two years)
3.50 cumulative GPA† at time of admission and 24 or more transferrable credit hours.
Complete admission application* by April 1. Competitive; number of awards are based on quantity and quality of applicant pool.
Awards are subject to change. †All GPA requirements are weighted GPAs based on a 4.00 scale. *See Requirements section on reverse for application criteria based on number of transferrable credit hours earned.
1 of 3
transfer students has earned an associate degree prior to enrolling at WMU.
CHECKLIST P lan Check application deadlines and recommended submission dates at wmich.edu/transfer/criteria. Talk with a WMU academic advisor in your academic college to plan a transfer pathway at wmich.edu/transfer/advising.
Apply—wmich.edu/apply Request transcripts Most colleges send us transcripts electronically. However, some may send via U.S. Postal Service. If so, please provide this complete address on your transcript request: Western Michigan University, Office of Admissions, 1903 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211
Meet deadlines The application, all required materials and $40 application fee (or approved fee waiver) must be received by the deadline to be considered for admission:
Fall semester: August 15 Spring semester: January 1 Summer I session: May 1 Summer II session: June 15
C heck your status—To verify that we’ve received your official transcript(s) and
other required materials and to get updates on your application status, log in to your Gold Gateway account at westernmichigan.force.com/portal/.
A pply for financial aid—Apply for or transfer your financial aid to WMU by
submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov and use WMU’s FAFSA Code: 002330.
C onfirm admission—Submit your intent to enroll form and $100 enrollment deposit (waived for Pell-eligible students) to confirm your spot at WMU. Please visit westernmichigan.force.com/portal/. M eet with advisor—Schedule an appointment with an advisor in your academic college to identify required courses and to get help with class registration. Find your advisor at wmich.edu/transfer/advising. A ttend orientation—Complete activities that will help you successfully transition to WMU. Learn more at wmich.edu/transitions/transfer/transition.
C ontact us—We’re here to help you have a successful transfer process. Call us at (269) 387-2000.