Admissions

Whether you're a high school student exploring college options, transferring from another institution, interested in graduate programs or returning to college as a working adult, welcome to Central!

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Welcome to CMU

Congratulations on your admission to CMU!

Central Michigan University proudly welcomes you as a member of a distinguished group of individuals – including 150,000–plus living alumni – who have walked these halls and experienced the adventures and challenges you are about to have.

The scariest part of the admissions process is over – you’ve been accepted. You probably have a lot of questions about what it’s like to live and learn here and what you need to do next. Please review the information contained in these pages and know that we are here to help you and support you.

If at any time in the enrollment process you have questions, please contact us.

Don't Forget!

It's not too late to send in your $175 New Student Orientation fee. Once we receive this, you'll be able to reserve a date for your orientation session and request one of our residence hall suites. If you have questions, please contact us.

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Did You Know ?

  • CMU has the first and only neuroscience undergraduate degree program in Michigan.
  • CMU is the only university in Michigan offering an undergraduate degree in meteorology.
  • CMU has been a top three choice in Michigan for earning a master's degree for the past five years, mainly through the 60 Off-Campus Program sites.
  • CMU is the first and only four-year public university in Michigan to offer a leadership minor.
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Come and meet us!

You've got to be here to get the full experience. Drop in any weekday or on select Fridays and Saturdays. Schedule a visit.

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