Applying to Central Michigan University | Undergraduate Applicants

You may submit your CMU application online using this web site ( https://apply.cmich.edu ).

If you prefer to submit a paper application you may request one by contacting our Admissions Office at 1-888-292-5366 or cmuadmit@cmich.edu. Freshmen must complete an application and submit it online or by mail to CMU along with your transcripts. You must also include your $35 application fee, and have ACT/SAT test results sent. Entering freshmen are encouraged to apply early in the fall of the senior year.

Transfer students are encouraged to apply six months prior to the start of the term they wish to enter, and supply CMU with official records from all other institutions attended. Transfer students with less the 30 earned credit hours at the time of application will also be required to supply high school transcripts.

Students are encouraged to bring the above information with them when they visit Central Michigan University. We will review the information and make an admissions decision within a 24-hour period.

For more information contact:

Admissions Office
Warriner Hall 102
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Telephone: (989) 774-3076
Toll Free: (888) 292-5366
cmuadmit@cmich.edu

A solid academic background will help prepare you for success at the college level. To be ready for this challenge, we stress high academic achievement in several rigorous subjects. Central Michigan University and the Presidents Council of State Colleges and Universities strongly recommend the following high school background:

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Mathematics
• 4 years of Biological and physical sciences
• 4 years of History and social sciences

In addition, high school students are strongly encouraged to complete two years of foreign language and two years of electives in fine arts and have one year of hands-on computer experience.

For more information regarding admissions requirement call: 1-888-292-5366 (toll free) or 989-774-3076.

Although an admissions essay is not required, applicants may send a separate sheet to provide any information we should consider in reviewing your application and records for admission to CMU Admissions, Warriner Hall 102, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. You may wish to include extracurricular and leadership activities, including employment. You may also wish to explain special situations or circumstances that may have had an impact on your academic record in high school or at another college or university.

Each application is reviewed individually on its own merit. Students are encouraged to visit with an Admissions Advisor to discuss admissions standards and their academic record. For more information or to schedule an appointment call Admissions toll free at 1-888-292-5366.

Our average incoming freshman has a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a composite ACT score of 22. At your junior year's end we are hoping you have completed three years of English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. We recommend that you take at least three academic classes your senior year in any of the four areas just mentioned. We also consider the trend in your grades. For example, if you didn't do well your freshman year, we hope to see an upward trend in grades since then.

The minimum GPA requirement for transfer students is a 2.5. If you have earned less than 30 credit hours, you will also need to provide us with a copy of your official high school transcript.

You are more than welcome to submit your application for review at any time. CMU grants admission on a rolling basis, meaning that we will admit students for the next available semester of study as applications arrive. We highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible! You may apply online or we can mail you an application with any other materials you request. You may submit an information request to our office e-mail at cmuadmit@cmich.edu.

Although we don't require an essay for admission consideration we highly encourage students to submit an essay, resume or activities sheet highlighting their high school involvements.

Central Michigan University typically receives 15,000 applications for a freshmen class of 3,700. Prospective freshmen are encouraged to apply early in the fall of their senior year. Transfer students are encouraged to apply six months prior to the start of the term in which they wish to begin their studies at Central Michigan University.

Applicants usually are notified of their admission status within four weeks after we receive a completed application, application fee and academic records. Each application receives individual attention. The admission process takes into account the following: academic achievement in the most demanding subjects, ACT or SAT scores, caliber of high school program, school official recommendations, exceptional talents, involvement beyond the classroom, leadership potential, record of good citizenship, overall academic achievement, pre-CMU course selections and trends in academic progress.

After the four week period of allowing for application review, if you have not received an admissions response you may check the status of your application on Track My App or by contacting us at 1-888-292-5366 or cmuadmit@cmich.edu. If you choose to check on your status via e-mail, please provide us with your full name and date of birth.

To apply for admission reconsideration you must submit:

• 1. An official transcript, which includes seventh semester grades.
• 2. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who can truly talk/speak to your chances for academic success.
• 3. You must write a letter asking for reconsideration due to new grades, etc. and in the letter make sure to include the statement: “I would like to schedule a time to discuss what I might contribute to your campus…”

Both letters should be addressed to the Director of Admissions. You must send everything to the main campus at:

Admissions Office
Attn: Director of Admissions
Central Michigan University
Warriner Hall 102
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

From the day you send the information out, please allow three weeks for review and processing. If you have any other questions, you may contact the Admissions Office at 888-292-5366.

Students who are accepted to CMU and then wish to have their enrollment deferred to another semester must notify the admissions office of their decision. At that time their file will be updated to reflect the new anticipated enrollment term and they will be sent new information. Students will be required to submit new transcripts for any additionally completed coursework and their admittance will be based on successful completion of those courses.

Academic orientation is offered in a one-day format. The session concentrates on academic advisement and first semester class registration. Students who have decided their field of study will learn about the specific requirements for their degrees, majors, and related minors. All students will receive assistance determining their academic plan from both faculty members and academic advisors. Students will also receive career advising.

We encourage you to apply online as this will speed the processing of your application and allow you to track its progress online. If you would still like to obtain a blank, printable version of an application form, please use the following link:

• Undergraduate Application* (pdf)

*PLEASE NOTE: this application is only applicable to undergraduate applicants that are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and seeking to attend CMU at its main campus in Mount Pleasant, MI.