FIRED UP FOCUSED and
Dig in!
We’re all about doing what we love, doing it best, and making a living doing it.
Our students, faculty and alumni are known for finding innovative solutions to problems and putting them into practice.
Right now, our students are working side by side with their professors to find new ways to prevent and treat neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, monitor the health of the Great Lakes, and better understand the connection between global warming and the rise in severe storms.
At the same time, they’re sharing their passions and expanding their skills through our nearly 400 student organizations, competing as part of our 17 Division I sports teams, and volunteering across the country as one of the nation’s leaders in Alternative Breaks participation.
Our constant drive to better ourselves and make a difference in the world isn’t just talk. It’s built into who we are.
We were the first public university in the Midwest with a Makerbot Innovation Center 3D printing lab. We were also the first public university in the state to offer a leadership minor.
Through active learning experiences, internships and research opportunities, you’ll begin to apply your knowledge as soon as you step onto campus. Because when we see an opportunity to make a difference, we don’t wait for someone else to step up.
We do.
1,000+ new students participate in Leadership Safari each year.
$38 million in research grants and contracts were awarded to CMU in 2024.
2,400 student volunteer hours through Alternative Breaks, where students commit their semester breaks to community service projects.
The CMU CHIPPEWAS more than a name
We proudly carry the Chippewa name in partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
The university and tribal nation have a strong, historic relationship and share a common goal of promoting inclusivity, respect and collaboration to improve and enhance the quality of life in the community.
In 2002, leaders from CMU and the Tribal Council together pledged their joint support in providing educational opportunities and advancing an appreciation of global indigenous people.
Our students, faculty, staff and alumni uphold a standard of respect and understanding of the traditions, cultures, heritage and wisdom of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and other indigenous people.
Celebrating Life Pow wow
Celebrate Native American culture through traditional song and dance at this annual event.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The second Monday in October is a multi-event celebration of indigenous people of North America.
Native American Heritage Month
The rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans are showcased throughout November.
Our town, MOUNT PLEASANT, MICHIGAN
Take a walk downtown and visit the unique shops and local restaurants on Main Street. Or head across Mission Road to shop several well-known, big-box stores. Enjoy a small outdoor concert or find tickets to national headliners performing in town. There’s something for everyone in Mount Pleasant.
80 miles of the Chippewa River to fish, canoe, kayak and tube.
135 downtown businesses such as shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.
1,000 acres of parkland and trails for hiking and biking.
500+ local events each year.
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
AT CMU? What will you do
Don’t wait for your first job to start doing what you love. That starts day one.
DIVE RIGHT IN …
Brandon Chu came to campus and got right to work auditioning for leading roles in plays like Hair. He owned the spotlight during five productions at CMU to prepare for his biggest role yet: Broadway star.
Sydney Harless researched fairness and justice in entrepreneurial growth in Ecuador. She presented her findings at a conference in Italy and won the International Journal of Emerging Markets best paper award.
Eman Adel Abdulla wanted to study fashion design, and her research led her to our award-winning program. Now she’s earning her degree in fashion merchandising and design online from her home in Muharraq, Bahrain.
Ethan Launstein’s research paper “American Football Uniforms Cause Failures on the Heat Tolerance Test” won the National Athletic Trainers Association Foundation Athletic Training Student Writing Contest. His findings could save lives.
Hanna Clark wants to help people around the world as a foreign service officer. She’s already used social media to raise awareness of disadvantaged senior citizens in Thailand and expanded the outreach of a local grassroots nonprofit.
John Apo is helping pilots learn to fly. He’s writing code for our flight simulators that choreographs the climbs, turns, dives, landings and barrel rolls that train pilots and give you a safe flight every time.
32.3% of our student body includes ethnic minorities and international students
GRADS ON FIRE
Take your experience here, and turn it into your career.
Rambabu Jampana, ‘24, India
Java/Kotlin Developer, Walmart
Markus Lonnquist, ’97, Finland
Chief Information Officer, Bagel Brands Denver, Colorado
Vinayak Vivek Kovvuru, ‘15, India
Senior Data Engineer, HP
Zachary Stoner, ’16, USA
Fashion Designer, W.R.K NY Men’s Sportswear New York, New York
Crina Tarasi, ’02, Romania
Associate Professor of Marketing Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Jian (Jim) Zhang, Ph.D., ’98, China
Chief Chemist, Plant Industry Division Nevada Department of Agriculture
Our students come from
We do learning in ACTION
WE WALK THE TALK
Sure, we do theory. But what makes us different is putting that theory into practice. Each of our approximately 200 undergraduate programs is packed with opportunities to put what you learn to the test. Refine it. Make it better. And test it again.
2,000+ internship opportunities 227 laboratories
44 art and performance spaces
WE PRACTICE WHAT WE TEACH
Our professors are more than teachers. They’re industry pros. Our classes are intentionally small and mostly taught by our full-time professors. We have Ph.D.s teaching some intro courses. Why? Because our focus is on you from day one.
16:1 student/faculty ratio
93% of our classes have fewer than 40 students
WE RISE TO THE TOP
It’s about more than having a foot in the door. Our graduates step into careers with experience, an unmatched drive and confidence. Knowing when a problem needs to be solved, it’s a CMU Chippewa who’ll figure it out. It’s no wonder why employers list us most often as one of the top schools in Michigan whose students best fit their needs.
94.9% of CMU grads are employed, continuing their education or engaged in volunteer service within six months.
Find your program. Make it yours. Be the pro.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS LIST
Accounting
Actuarial & Risk Analytics Minor
Actuarial Science
Administration: Ergonomics Administration
Administration: Personnel Administration
Advertising
American Sign Language Minor
Anthropology
Anthropology Minor
Applied Business Communication Minor
Art: Animation
Art: Graphic Design
Art: Studio
Art History
Art Minor
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Athletic Coaching Minor
Athletic Training*
Biochemistry
Biological Analytics Minor
Biology: Biomedical, Cellular & Molecular
Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
Biology Minor
Biotechnology
Business Administration Minor
Casino Gaming Operations Minor
Chemistry: Chemical Technology
Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry: Chemistry
Chemistry: Materials Chemistry
Chemistry Minor
Child Development
Cinema Arts (Film)
Cinema Studies Minor
Commercial Music
Communication
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Community Development: Community Services
Community Development: Health Sciences
Community Development: Public Administration
Computational Mathematics & Analytics Minor
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Creative Writing Minor
Cybersecurity
Dance Studies
Dance Minor
Data Engineering Minor
Data Science
Dietetics
Disability Studies & Community Inclusion Minor
Early Child Development & Learning (non-certification)
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Analytics Minor
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Science
Event & Recreation Management
Event Management Minor
Exercise Science: Clinical Exercise Science
Exercise Science: Health Fitness
Exercise Science: Kinesiology
Family Studies
Family Studies Minor
Fashion Merchandising & Design: Fashion Buying
Fashion Merchandising & Design: Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising & Design:
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Merchandising & Design:
Product Development
Fashion Merchandising & Design:
Visual Merchandising
Finance
French
Game Design Thinking Minor
General Business Administration:
Applied Business Communication
General Management
Geography
Geography: Geographic Information Sciences
Geography: Urban and Community Planning
Geology
Geology: Green Energy
GeoSpatial Analytics Minor
German
Health Administration
Health Analytics Minor
Health Fitness & Performance Minor
Health & Physical Education
History
Hospitality Services Administration
Human Resources Management
Industrial Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology Minor
Information Systems
Information Technology
Integrative Public Relations
Intergroup Relations and Justice Minor
Interior Design
International Business
International Relations
Journalism
Journalism: Public Relations
Law & Economics
Leadership Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Logistics Management
Management Minor
Marketing
Marketing: Professional Sales
Mathematics
Mathematics: Applied Mathematics
Mathematics: Pure Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Media Arts (Broadcast)
Meteorology
Military Science Minor
Multimedia Design Minor
Museum Studies Minor
Music
Music: Orchestral Instruments
Music: Piano
Music: Theory/Composition
Music: Voice
Music Education: Choral
Music Education: General Music
Music Education: Instrumental
Music Theatre
Nonprofit Leadership & Service Minor
Neuroscience: Cell and Molecular
Neuroscience: Clinical Health
Nursing
- BSN, Prelicensure Major
- Joint Nursing Education Program†
- RN-to-BSN
Nutrition Minor
Organizational Leadership
Outdoor & Environmental Education Minor
Outdoor & Environmental Recreation
Personal Financial Planning
Philosophy
Photojournalism
Physical Activity Specialist
Physics
Political Science
Product Design Engineering Technology
Professional Sales Minor
Psychology
Psychology: Business
Psychology: Mental Health
Public and Applied Liberal Arts
Public and Nonprofit Administration
Public Health Education
Public Health Minor
Public History
Public Law Minor
Purchasing & Supply Management
Real Estate: Development & Finance
Recreation Minor
Recreational Therapy & Rehabilitation
Religion
Science Minor
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Sociology: Social & Criminal Justice
Sociology: Youth Studies
Social & Criminal Justice Minor
Songwriting Minor
Spanish
Sports Analytics Minor
Sports Communication Minor
Sport Management
Statistics
Substance Use Disorders Education Minor
Sustainability & Environmental Policy Minor
Sustainability, Environment and Society
Theatre & Interpretation
Theatre & Interpretation: Acting/Directing
Theatre & Interpretation: Design/Technical
Theatre
Women & Gender Studies Minor
Youth Studies Minor
TEACHER EDUCATION
To obtain the Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, you must complete the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in the desired level and appropriate content area(s).
Elementary Education
Teaching English Learners Minor
Teaching Early Childhood, Birth-K & Early Childhood Special Education
Teaching Early Childhood, Birth-3 & Early Childhood Special Education
Teaching Grades PK-3
Teaching Grades PK-3 with Special Education Major
Teaching Grades 3-6
Teaching Grades 3-6 with Special Education Major
Teaching Grades PK-6
Secondary Education
Teaching Grades 5-12 (choose one major)
- Teaching English Language Arts Grades 5-12 Major
- Teaching Integrated Science Grades 6-12 Major
- Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-12 Major
- Teaching Social Studies Grades 5-12 Major
Teaching Grades 5-9 (choose two minors)
- Teaching English Language Arts Grades 5-9 Minor
- Teaching Mathematics Grades 5-9 Minor
- Teaching Social Studies Grades 5-9 Minor
Teaching Grades 7-12 (choose two minors)
- Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7-12 Minor
- Teaching Mathematics Grades 7-12 Minor
- Teaching Social Studies Grades 7-12 Minor
Teaching Grades K-12
- Special Education K-12 Major: Cognitive Impairment
- Teaching Health and Physical Education Grades K-12 Major
- Teaching Music Education Grades K-12 Major
- Teaching English Learners Minor
PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Pre-professional studies are not majors. They are designed to prepare you for admittance to professional schools for advanced study after graduation. You will work closely with an advisor to choose the right undergraduate major to complete your preprofessional studies.
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine & Osteopathy
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Still deciding?
That’s OK. While it’s important to stay on track and graduate on time, you don’t have to choose a major until you’ve completed 56 credits. We’re here to help you explore and discover.
First Year Experience (FYE 101)
In this intro to college, you’ll learn the importance of a liberal arts foundation, what to expect in college classes, how to take advantage of resources, and how to build your own community here at CMU.
Career and Self Exploration (CED 101)
This is as close as you’ll get to taking a course that’s all about you. Academic, career and personality tests will help you discover career paths that match your personality and goals.
cmich.edu/program-finder
KELLY-SHORTS STADIUM
Come here for the best gameday experience in the MAC.
STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
Get fit with pools, tracks, courts, weight rooms and pretty much everything else you can think of.
EAST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
Home of new halls, seasoned halls and seven restaurants in one, including a Mongolian grill.
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-squarefoot Student Activity Center. On the other you’ll find hammocks strung between trees near Warriner Hall. The best part? It’s only a 15-minute walk in between.
JOHN G. KULHAVI EVENTS CENTER
Champions and headliners take center stage in one rowdy arena.
BIOSCIENCES BUILDING
Put your theories to the test in this environmentally friendly building.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
Inside these labs, students are working on innovations that will change the future.
BUSH THEATRE
Musicals, dramas, comedies from established masters and homegrown newcomers grace this stage.
MOORE HALL
Where journalists and broadcasters tell stories, break news and win all kinds of awards.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS COMPLEX
Developing treatments, promoting healthy communities, building winning teams, healing, training and learning are all hallmarks of our health professions programs.
SOUTH RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
Four res halls sandwiching a residential restaurant with a build-your-own sandwich shop.
EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
Your teachers probably learned here.
PARK LIBRARY
Your real-life search engine … without the pop-ups.
TOWERS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
Our largest community that takes its name from its stature. Oh, and fill up at The Eatery, a residential restaurant with too many food options to count.
ANSPACH HALL
Home of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences where critical thinkers tackle the big questions and find bigger answers.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
Home of student, faculty and guest art exhibits. Also the main stop during the annual Art Walk Central.
BOVEE UNIVERSITY CENTER
Grab a bite, get some Starbucks, buy your books and CMU swag. We’ll C U at the UC.
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
GRADUATE HOUSING
A great place to live while you earn an advanced degree.
WARRINER HALL
Built on the site of our very first building, it’s home to administration. It’s also the spot you’re most likely to get a high-five from President MacKinnon.
UNIVERSITY SEAL
Inscribed with the Latin words for wisdom, virtue and friendship, the seal reflects our longest-held values. It also serves as a selfie station for graduates, who may get photobombed by President MacKinnon.
RONAN HALL
Home of the Office of International Affairs and many other student support services.
GRAWN HALL
Home to aspiring entrepreneurs and business and accounting majors, students get real-world experience from day one.
do MOMENTS AND MEMORIES
WE CATER TO ALL EATING STYLES
We work to accommodate all food allergies and dietary needs and pride ourselves on providing the food that fits your life. We’ll even meet with you for a personal menu consultation.
MEAL PLANS
We offer a variety of food plans from the minimal to the unlimited. In addition to meal swipes into residential restaurants, you can get FLEX dollars for spending at all dining locations on campus, including name-brand venues. You can purchase add-on FLEX dollars any time.
FEED YOURSELF AND OUR PLANET
Our Zero Waste program composts food waste and repurposes it for soil on campus.
We serve many Michigan-made products including produce grown at local farms.
Living on campus is about more than a place to rest your head. It’s about connection. It’s where friends from college become friends for life. Where fleeting moments become lasting memories. Where finding help becomes a trip down the hall. Oh, yeah, and great food that you don’t have to make!
We’ve seen a 33% reduction in waste by eliminating trays across campus.
3 restaurants in residence halls
2 food markets
1
3 coffee shops Indian restaurant
cmich.edu/student-life/housing
2-person standard
2-person premium*
4-person standard
premium*
9 LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Live, learn and grow alongside classmates with similar goals, interests and programs in our Living Learning Communities.
» Honors Program
Residential Community
» Leader Advancement Scholars
» Multicultural Advancement and Cofer Scholarship (MAC Scholar)
Residential College
» Business Residential College
» Education and Human Services
Residential College
» Health Professions
Residential College
» Public Service Residential College
» School of Music Residential College
» Science and Engineering
Residential College
Each residential community has: CARE ADVOCATES
RESIDENTIAL RESTAURANT(S) FREE LAUNDRY
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 students can attend all home games for FREE!
» Baseball
» Basketball (M)
» Basketball (W)
» Cross Country (M)
» Cross Country (W)
» Field Hockey
» Football
» Gymnastics
» Golf (M)
» Golf (W)
» Lacrosse
» Soccer
» Softball
» Indoor Track & Field (W)
» Outdoor Track & Field (W)
» Volleyball
» Wrestling
Show your Fired-Up spirit alongside our student-athletes, cheerleaders, dance team and marching band!
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 are just as fun but a little more laid back. 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.
Join in and Fire Up!
We do AFFORDABLE
An undergraduate degree from CMU is an outstanding value. To make sure you have every opportunity to earn yours, we keep our tuition low. In fact, we consistently have one of the lowest undergraduate tuition rates among Michigan’s 15 public institutions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer scholarships based on your success in the classroom and in the community, and for your dedication to diversity, inclusion and the betterment of society.
$55+ million in scholarships awarded annually.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
We want you to be able to experience all we have to offer. That’s why we make scholarships easy. When you apply to CMU as an undergraduate student, you’re automatically considered for the following awards. No extra form. No essay.
International President’s Award – Receive the resident (U.S.) tuition rate and save around $9,000 (50%) per year.
» Overall GPA of 3.3 or higher on the U.S. 4.0 scale.
International Scholar Award – Receive $4,000 per year for 4 years, 3 years for transfer students.
» Overall GPA of 3.0 to 3.29 on the U.S. 4.0 scale.
International Opportunity Award – Receive $1,000 per year for 4 years, 3 years for transfer students.
» Overall GPA of 2.8 to 2.99 on the U.S. 4.0 scale.
These awards require proof of English proficiency. If you’re a transfer student, you’ll need to have completed 24 college credit hours. You’ll receive only the largest award you qualify for.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Phi Theta Kappa Award for Transfer Students – Receive $1,000 per year for 3 years.
» For Phi Theta Kappa members with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 12 university credits.
» Can be earned in addition to the President’s, Scholar or Opportunity Award.
More scholarship information can be found: cmich.edu/ international-admissions/undergraduate/cost-scholarships
Approximately 85% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.
Competitive scholarships for freshmen
You could earn up to 100% of tuition and room and board with our competitive scholarship awards. These require a separate application and are awarded to the very top performing students based on competition results.
**This figure is for incoming undergraduate students in the 2025-26 academic year, based on 12 credits per semester; standard residence hall; All-Access/300 FLEX meal plan; and an average cost for books, supplies, travel and miscellaneous expenses determined by a student sampling. Rates may change.
Are you ready to GET STARTED?
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
» Complete your application for admission at https://fireup.cmich. edu/applyUG or on the Common Application.
» Submit your application fee ($55 USD).
» Send in your official transcripts. Your school can email these to us at ISR@cmich.edu or mail them to:
Central Michigan University Attn: International Applications Processing 802 Industrial Drive Global North Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 USA
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES
We accept several different English proficiency scores. The most common tests and minimum scores needed for regular admission:
» TOEFL - 79
» IELTS - 6.5
» Duolingo - 100
» PTE - 53
AFTER YOU ARE ADMITTED P
Set up your CMU account
After you’re admitted, set up your CMU Global ID and password at myaccount. cmich.edu/newaccount. You’ll be able to access your student account, email and the I-20 request portal all with your Global ID.
Request your I-20
After you’re admitted, our office of International Recruitment will contact you and help you through every step of this process; from getting you access to the I-20 portal to providing detailed instructions and reminding you what documentation is required.
As part of the I-20 process, you’ll also need to submit proof of funding for one academic year.
After receiving your I-20, our office of International Affairs will connect with you and provide details on the visa process, arriving to campus, orientation, housing and more.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
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