Master of Science in Paper and Printing Science (Accelerated)

The Accelerated Master's Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) in Paper and Printing Science in the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering (ChP) allows undergraduate students to begin accumulating credits towards completion of a master's while still enrolled as undergraduates. Undergraduate students admitted to an AGDP, with senior standing, could take 5000 and 6000 level courses for graduate credit. Up to 12 hours of designated 5000 and/or 6000 level courses (but not less than 6 hours) could be used for both the bachelor's degree and for completing the master's degree within 24 months of completing their bachelor's degree in paper engineering (process option), chemical engineering (pulp & paper or inks & imaging options), or graphic and printing science. These students may choose to pursue a Master of Science in Paper and Printing Science degree under either the thesis option or the non-thesis option, which will allow them to complete an AGDP degree by completing combined graduate and undergraduate credit hours.

Students must have senior standing, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) based on at least 45 earned hours, 15 of which shall be earned at Western Michigan University in PAPR, GPS, or CHEG courses, and additional criteria as determined by the department.

Students intending to enroll in any AGDP must maintain a 3.00 GPA throughout their baccalaureate degree, or their admission to the AGDP will be revoked.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5

Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application deadlines:

Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1