WMU Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs

AGDP Info Sessions for WMU Undergraduate Students

Friday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Room 1302, Dunbar Hall, Main Campus 

Friday, November 8, 4 to 5 p.m.
Room D-212, Parkview Engineering Campus

WMU undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s are invited to join us on Friday, Nov. 8 for an accelerated graduate degree program information session (sign up for one session as the same material will be covered at both sessions). Learn more about these bachelor-to-master’s degree pathways, ask questions, and hear from a current accelerated master’s in mechanical engineering Â鶹´«Ã½, Luis Jacobo Mejia.

RSVP at for either session.

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The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program pathways allow WMU undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s the opportunity to enroll in graduate courses while still an undergraduate. During your senior year, Â鶹´«Ã½s in the accelerated program may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work which also counts toward your undergraduate degree. 

The WMU College of Arts and Sciences provides funding Â鶹´«Ã½ through a Fellowship Grant for accelerated graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s who are enrolled in an eligible Arts and Sciences program. Click here to learn more! 

Students who are enrolled in an accelerated graduate degree program and are first-generation college Â鶹´«Ã½s, may qualify for the Stapleton-Reinhold Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/stapleton-reinhold-scholarship.

Interested in other funding Â鶹´«Ã½? Check with your academic department and academic college for information.

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Course Approval Form
AGDP website link: wmich.edu/registrar/Â鶹´«Ã½s-forms-accelerateddegree
AGDP form link: AGDP Approval Form

The Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs (AGDP) allows Â鶹´«Ã½s to begin accumulating credits towards the completion of a master’s degree while still enrolled as undergraduates. Undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s admitted to an AGDP with senior standing can take up to 12 hours of designated 5000 and/or 6000 level courses for graduate credit which can be used in both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s degree.

  1. The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Course Approval form should be completed when admitted to the AGDP
  2. Gather signature from Advisor
  3. Email completed form to @email

Current engineering AGDP Â鶹´«Ã½, Logan, shares his advice for Â鶹´«Ã½s who are considering applying for the AGDP program at WMU.

Current communication AGDP Â鶹´«Ã½, Kaitlyn, describes her overall experience in the WMU AGDP program.

Current international development administration AGDP Â鶹´«Ã½, Cheng Kidd, describes what being a part of the WMU AGDP program is like.