1. Required Documents

Completed Graduate Application Form

Official Bachelor’s Degree Transcript (showing degree completion and cumulative GPA)

Copy of Passport Bio Page

Proof of Financial Support (bank statement and affidavit of support for one year of study)

English Proficiency Test Results (see below)

Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining academic goals and reasons for study at WIU

Two or Three Letters of Recommendation (depending on program)

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Entrance Test Requirements

Entrance exams vary by program:

GRE/GMAT:

Not required for most programs.

May be required for certain Business, Education, or Science programs.

Minimum GPA Requirement:

Typically 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited undergraduate institution.

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.

3. English Language Proficiency Requirements

International graduate applicants must provide one of the following test scores:

TestMinimum Score RequiredTOEFL iBT79 or higherIELTS6.5 overallDuolingo English Test110 or higherPTE Academic53 or higherELS LevelCompletion of Level 112