7 Academic colleges 1892 Year CMU was founded (including master’s, doctoral and specialist degrees and certificates)
49 U.S. states
countries Represented in on-campus undergraduate and graduate enrollment
Research
and innovation define your graduate experience.
It’s what WE DO.
» Get your feet wet at our Biological Station on Beaver Island
» Pitch your business idea at our New Venture Competition
» Move into education administration with a master’s or doctorate
» Lead in hospital administration
» Enter government or higher education
» Bring your own interpretation to life leading an entire orchestra
» Earn your M.D. and help those in underserved communities
It all starts here.
“The CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island provides an unparalleled platform for doing Great Lakes research. Students become immersed in the science and the community of researchers studying the Great Lakes ecosystem and consider it the most valuable experience of their academic careers.”
Director
of CMU Institute for Great Lakes Research, Director of CMU Biological Station, Professor of Biology
We surround you WITH SUPPORT
The Career Development Center should be one of your first stops. They’ll help you connect with employers, build a stellar résumé and practice for those all-important interviews. You can also take part in résumé critiques and use mock interviews to ensure you’re workplace ready. These services are available to all graduate students and continue even after you graduate.
2,900+ 1,200+ 64,000+
Career advising appointments
21,000+
Internships posted in the past year
Mock interviews conducted
Jobs posted in the past year
7,600+
Unique employers with jobs/internships
EMPLOYERS WILL SEEK YOU OUT
Support throughout your studies and beyond
We’re all about getting you access to potential employers. We partner with more than 16,000 businesses and organizations that come to campus job fairs and conduct on-campus interviews. With an online database of more than 31,000 employment opportunities, internships and events, we’ll keep working with you to find your dream position. Businesses that have come to campus include:
» General Motors
» Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
» 3M Company
» Auto-Owners Insurance Group
» Rocket Mortgage
» Steelcase
» Dow
» State of Michigan
» Collins Aerospace
» Black+Decker, and many more
Our faculty and academic advisors guide you through everything from planning your schedule to accepting your diploma. Other resources to keep your life and education on track include our:
» Writing Center
» Mathematics Assistance Center
» Counseling Center
» Student Health Services
CAMPUS SUPPORT
EXPERIENCE Real-world research and
There are 300 top-tier research institutions in the United States, and we are one of them. Our cutting-edge research opportunities have put us among 6% of U.S. universities with the highest two Carnegie research classifications.
The 2021-22 fiscal year saw us reach a new milestone, earning $26.3 million in grants and contracts, many of which include funding for graduate assistantships and student technicians, providing handson learning with leading experts.
Some of our sources of important contracts and grants include:
» National Institutes of Health
» U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
» U.S. Department of Education
» U.S. Department of Energy
» EightCAP, Inc.
» U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
» Field Neurosciences Institute
You can receive research grants, too.
Emmanuel Crespo received the National Institutes of Health Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-SPAN) Award for his research on how neocortical sensory processing can be altered by aberrant neural activity early in life. The grant supports the completion of his doctoral dissertation and four-year postdoctoral phase before starting his career as a tenure track faculty member with his own laboratory.
Sara Hansen, Ph.D. student in earth and ecosystem science, together with biology faculty member Anna Monfils and graphic artist Rhea Ewing were awarded a Botanical Society of America and American Society of Plant Taxonomists Advocacy Leadership Grant. They will be creating open-access modules that embrace individual identities and engage students in the process of botanical science and discovery.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
You’ll make close connections with your faculty mentors and a wide variety of research opportunities, including:
Academic research Every student either writes a thesis/dissertation, produces a portfolio or completes a comprehensive exam, or completes a Plan B research paper.
HANDS-ON RESEARCH IN THEIR FIELDS
Alexandra Thelan, a doctoral psychology student, is analyzing factors that prevent survivors of military sexual trauma from receiving professional help.
David Varner, a graduate student in the mathematics department, completed research on how to improve the pedagogy of mathematical proofs.
Associated research You can gain experience working with associated university entities, such as the Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies and the CMU Research Corp.
Young-Kook Moon, an industrial/ organizational psychology doctoral student, researches employee motivations behind their desire to stay or leave their jobs.
RESEARCH-BASED FACILITIES
Dow Science Complex features modern research facilities and labs for specialized scientific and health-related fields such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.
The Biosciences Building features advanced research equipment and houses 40 research-active faculty, classrooms and laboratories including an isotope lab, vivarium for aquatic life, herbarium, and Imaging Center for Scanning and Transmission electron microscopes.
The Engineering and Technology Building houses advanced networked laboratories for CAD/CAM, automation, material processing, material testing and manufacturing systems.
The Biological Station on Beaver Island provides facilities and programs for researching the island’s incomparable freshwater ecosystems, natural habitat and inland lakes. CMU is the only university in Michigan and one of only two in the Midwest that operates a Great Lakes island research station.
The Child Development and Learning Lab provides space for university students to observe, participate with, study and research children under the supervision of trained early childhood development teachers.
Health Professions Simulation Center includes two control rooms and fourteen patient rooms equipped with state-of-theart simulators including high-fidelity manikins used by medical, physician assistant and nursing students to develop clinical and best practice skills.
Voigtman Financial Lab is one of Grawn Hall’s business labs where you can analyze market data on Bloomberg Terminals, the same technology used by financial analysts on Wall Street.
Creative and performance spaces
Whether in music, broadcasting, film, fashion or the written word, our classrooms, studios and performance spaces are filled with innovative graduate students pushing their arts into new forms and media.
Accreditations
Central Michigan University is proud to be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a status first granted in 1915.
Our colleges and programs also receive specialized accreditation from leading national and international agencies, including:
» Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
» Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
» National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
» American Psychological Association (APA)
» Liaison Committee on Medical Education
» Commission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
» Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of American Physical Therapy Association
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AND MEDIA
cam.cmich.edu
We’re all about creativity in action, leading the way in successful business-, media- and art-related careers. Learn to communicate, create and perform with real-world experience from day one:
» Music performance opportunities
» Award-winning debate team
» Nationally recognized student-run television and radio station
» A host of hands-on professional development activities
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
cba.cmich.edu
Our innovative, high-quality, business-connected learning environment immerses you in the next wave of innovation and discovery in the world of commerce. Learn with business professionals, established entrepreneurs, legal experts and industry leaders in our nationally ranked master’s programs:
» Master of Business Administration
» Master of Science in Information Systems
» Master of Arts in Economics
» Master of Entrepreneurial Ventures
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
ehs.cmich.edu
You’ll focus on serving others in the classroom through sustainable fashion design, as a counselor in clinics and schools, by innovating in educational technology, or emphasizing industry-specific people skills in our popular administration program.
» Classroom- or administration-focused master’s programs for educators
» Counseling internships in addiction, clinical mental health or school counseling
» Apparel development and technology in our stateof-the-art labs
» Address real-world administrative challenges in the Master of Science in Administration program
THE HERBERT H. AND GRACE A. DOW COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
chp.cmich.edu
Go beyond the textbook and combine a quality education with life experiences as you join the nearly 100% of CHP graduate students who are employed upon graduation. We foster a culture of excellence through collaborative clinical and professional practice in programs dedicated to providing education, leadership, research and service.
» Internships and service-based learning
» State-of-the-art Center for Integrated Health Studies
» Sports Medicine research lab
» Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education for speech, language or hearing disabilities
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
class.cmich.edu
Our college sits at the heart of the university. You’ll join a group of critical thinkers dedicated to furthering understanding of the human condition and developing your research, analytic and communication skills.
» Gain practical experience in our 15+ centers and institutes including the Center for Children, Families and Communities and the Writing Center
» Study abroad to expand your knowledge to a global level
» History, creative writing, psychology, public administration — whatever your passion, you’ll get hands-on experience in innovation and research
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
med.cmich.edu
Our medical education program is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. We prepare diverse, culturally competent physicians focused on improving access to high-quality health care in Michigan with an emphasis on serving medically underserved people and regions.
» Experience an innovative, holistic approach to learning
» Traditional coursework meets hands-on training in simulation labs and clinical rotations
» Unique Comprehensive Community Clerkships hone your patient care techniques and medical decision-making
OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
cmich.edu/cse
While participating in hands-on, cutting-edge research, design projects and internships, you’ll prepare for a rewarding and challenging career in the STEM fields. Join in research that advances knowledge and yields outcomes that illuminate the depths of the Great Lakes to the farthest corners of the universe.
» Research sustainable management of natural resources
» Discover innovations that support industry and economic development
» Make connections with top companies and government agencies
» Dig into computer architecture, software engineering, network security database management and more
COLLEGES Academic
COLLEGE
Division I SPORTS
As a member of the Mid-American Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, we have 17 NCAA Division I sports. And you can attend all home games for FREE!
Sports for everyone
Club sports are student-led organizations for those who love competitive sports. You’ll stay active while competing against other universities in the sport you love.
Intramural sports with 20+ competitive sports to choose from, you’ll meet new people and participate in a variety of special events, leagues and tournaments.
Esports are also competitive at CMU. Our teams practice in their own esports arena in the Student Activity Center. Players take part in tournaments with other colleges, and several teams have gone on to national competitions.
The Student Activity Center has workout equipment, swimming pools and ball courts to help you stay active.
Did you know you don’t have to be a music major to audition for marching band? And it’s open to graduate students!
Have a hobby you love? There’s a group for that: 3-D printing, improv comedy, anime, fishing and lots more.
Get involved
Whatever your passion, we have registered student organizations you can join:
» Make an impact with Central Sustainability. Our student-led group has won national awards for reducing waste on campus.
» Love animals? Try Central Paws
» Central Votes, another student-run organization, led grassroot voter registration efforts that saw 68% of eligible students voting in the 2020 election.
With nearly 400 registered student organizations, you can make an impact outside the classroom, too.
Check out the options at cmich.campuslabs.com/ engage/organizations. Don’t see what you’re interested in? Make your own registered student organization. It’s a simple process.
Plays, musicals, concerts, dance performances, our own annual fashion show “Threads,” and the Central International Film Festival are all waiting for you. Join in. You’ll make friends that will last a lifetime.
500+
local events like outdoor concerts, art walks, national headliners, comedy acts and more each year.
135
80 miles downtown businesses, shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. of the Chippewa River to tube, kayak, canoe and fish.
1,000 acres of parkland and trails. Swap your hiking boots for your snowshoes depending on the season. It’s beautiful any time of year.
FOUR SEASONS
in the middle of everything
Michigan has long been known as the Water Winter Wonderland, and Mount Pleasant is located right in the middle of it all.
What Michiganders call “Up North” starts just a few miles from campus. Hop on I-127 for all the water and winter fun Michigan has to offer.
Want to travel? MBS International Airport is just 45 minutes to the east with daily flights to Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis.
Some student love Mount Pleasant so much they stay and open businesses here. Dog Central, Ignite Donuts, Max & Emily’s and Sleepy Dog Books are all owned by CMU alumni.
We do small in a
BIG WAY
You’ll quickly get to know our big, little campus. On one end you’ll find the 175,000-square-foot Student Activity Center. On the other you’ll find hammocks strung between trees in Warriner Mall. The best part? It’s only a 15-minute walk in between.
Warriner Hall – Our administration building with the Registrar’s Office and other administrative offices.
Bovee University Center – A key campus gathering place, with meeting spaces, Central Eats food court, bank, CMU Bookstore and many student services and support offices.
Student Activity Center – Our main fitness center with pool, hot tub and sauna, and more than 35 intramural sports and programs.
Graduate Housing – Our residential housing has one-, two- and four-bedroom airconditioned suites with full kitchen, washer and dryer.
Foust Hall – Graduate studies administrative offices are here as well as the student health clinic.
Ronan Hall – Headquarters for many student services including graduate recruiting, the Career Development Center, Enrollment and Student Services, the Office of Global Engagement, Student Affairs and Study Abroad.
Park Library – Featuring 33 miles of movable bookshelves, more than 300 workstations, 24/7 computer area with printers, and a renowned historical library.
Virtual tour
GRADUATE HOUSING
The East and West Buildings form the graduate housing community on campus. All residents have access to the lobbies with spacious lounge areas and large flat-screen TVs, a fully equipped fitness center and three meeting rooms.
One-, two- and four-bedroom air-conditioned suites are available:
» Rooms are semi-furnished with washers and dryers in each unit.
» Furnishings include a couch, end table, coffee table, queen-size bed in each bedroom, dresser, desk and desk chair.
» One- and four-bedroom units have a kitchen table and four chairs. Two-bedroom units have a raised table with bar stools.
» Electricity, water, heat, trash removal, basic cable, wireless internet and recycling are included in your rent.
All units offer accessible design. Special fully accessible units are available with enhanced clearances.
Financing your EDUCATION
PRIMARY SOURCES
Graduate assistantships
Most of the funding for graduate students comes in the form of graduate assistantships and campus-based employment.
SECONDARY SOURCES
Tuition reimbursement programs
Academic departments provide numerous research, teaching and administrative assistantships. As a graduate assistant, you work for a department or unit and in return receive tuition waivers and stipends. There are both full-time and part-time GAs. Contact your academic department to see what’s available and how to apply.
Campus employment
There are jobs for students all over campus. You apply for campus positions by visiting Student Employment Services at cmich.edu/about/human-resources/ student-employment-opportunities or in person at 121 Bovee University Center. Students may work a maximum of 40 hours every two weeks on campus.
Student loans
For complete information on this option, contact financialaid.cmich.edu
Some corporations, schools and other organizations offer tuition reimbursement for employees and their families. Be sure to check with your employer or your parent’s or spouse’s employer.
Public service foundations and organizations
They may take some looking but be sure to contact your local Chamber of Commerce and other local service organizations to see if any provide university scholarship or subsidized loan programs.
All main campus students who are U.S. residents qualify for in-state tuition.*
How to apply GETTING STARTED!
M.D. program applicants begin your application process here:
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Everyone else:
Audiology, physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language pathology applicants begin your application process by contacting a health professions graduate admissions advisor here:
Apply online at fireup.cmich.edu/apply.
Carefully review all information.
Submit official transcripts and proof of degrees from each of the colleges and universities you’ve attended. Your official transcripts must be sent directly to CMU Graduate Student Services by the Registrar’s Office(s) at your previous institution(s).
Most departments have additional requirements that vary by program. These can include a Statement of Purpose, GRE/MAT scores, letters of recommendation, résumés or portfolios. Visit your department’s website for details on specific application requirements before submitting your online application.
Your application fee may be paid by credit card online or by check or money order.
We look forward to seeing what you’ll do at CMU. FIRE UP!
