Here is where I found my groove.
At EMU, community comes first. From clubs and campus events to modern living spaces and learning communities, you’ll find countless ways to get involved, feel at home, and make the most of every moment. Here is where you’ll find your place.
12.5K+ Enrolled Students
Student Clubs & Organizations It’s easy to get involved at Eastern. Here, you’ll find over 150 student organizations for nearly every interest (or you can start your own!) It’s a simple way to explore your passions, build skills, connect with others, and make meaningful friendships.
Abundant Life Next Gen Ministry A Cappella - Summit Street Accounting Club Active Minds at Eastern Michigan University Adaptive Sports Club Adoptee Club African Students Association AI Student Association of Eastern Michigan Alpha Eta Rho-Sigma Chi Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Chapter Alpha Omega Campus Ministry Alpha Psi Omega Pi Alpha Alpha Rho Alpha Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority - Alpha Chapter Alpha Xi Delta American Association of Airport Executives Student Chapter at EMU American institute of Graphic arts, EMU Chapter American Marketing Association American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter Amplifying the Arts Animation Productions Club Anime Music Club Anthropology Club Art and Design Masters Association Aspiring Educators of EMU Association for Latin American Students Association of Black Social Workers EMU Chapter
Astronomy Club at EMU Autism Collaborative Center BAJA SAE Racing Club Bangladesh Student Association Best Buddies Beta Alpha Psi - Epsilon Omega Chapter Bingo at EMU Black Honors Student Organization Black Media Association Black Student Athlete Association Black Student Union Botanical Society of America at Eastern Michigan University Bronze Beauties Burning Bush Campus Ministries Campus Car Coalition Campus Life Cellar Roots Center for Entrepreneurship Chemistry Club EMU Chi Sigma Iota Children’s Institute Choir at EMU Christian Challenge Circle K International Clinical Laboratory Science Organization Club Golf EMU College Democrats at EMU College Panhellenic Association Collegiate ACDA at EMU Collegiate DECA @ EMU Compel Campus Ministry Constructors at Eastern Cru Crystal Queer Dance Elites Delight Ministries Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. Delta Beta Chapter Delta Zeta Disability Revolution Club Diversion Dance Troupe Dreadnoughts Tabletop Games Eagle Battalion Cadet Club Eagles Filmmakers Association Eagles Gaming Club Eaglettes Early Childhood Education Club Eastern Michigan University Disc Golf Club Eastern Votes Elevate His Mind Emerald Harmony EMU AIPG Student Chapter/ GeoClub EMU Club Baseball EMU Club Tennis EMU Co-Ed Basketball Team EMU Equestrian Team EMU Flix EMU Forensics Team EMU Linux Users Group EMU Men’s Soccer Club EMU Neurodiversity Alliance Club EMU Pre-Dental Association EMU Rock Climbing Club EMU Running Club EMU Student Government EMU UNICEF Chapter ESL/TESOL Student Association Eta Sigma Gamma (Beta Delta Chapter) Euphoric Modeling Troupe Evergreen Exercise Science Organization Feminism for All Beings Financial Management Association (FMA)
Flying Eagles EMU Women in Aviation International Followers of the Way Ministry Food Recovery Network For Michigan EMU Formula 1 Club French Club Game Developers Guild EMU Gamma Sigma Alpha (National Greek Academic Honor Society) GEMZ Dance Chapter GeoClub at EMU German Club at EMU Gift of Life At Eastern Michigan University Google Developer Group on Campus Gospel Choir Gymnastics Club Health Administration Student Organization Higher Education Student Association Hillel at Eastern Michigan University His House Christian Fellowships I am P.I.N.K. IEEE Student Branch at EMU Information Assurance Student Association Interior Design Student Organization Interfraternity Council (IFC) Intermedia Gallery Group (IGG) International Student Association Iota Iota Iota Gamma Alpha Chapter Iota Phi Theta Japanese Student Association Judo/Jujitsu/Sombo Club at EMU Kapamilya Club Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Delta Nu Chapter Kappa Delta Pi Kings of Color Latinx Student Association Lori’s Hands Men’s Club Volleyball Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Mock Trial Multicultural Greek Council Music Therapy Student Association Muslim Student Association NABA, Inc. N.A.P.S. (Natural. Authentic. Passionate. Stylish.)
National Art Education Association Student Chapter at EMU National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs National Pan-Hellenic Council National Society of Black Engineers National Society of Leadership and Success at EMU National Student Speech Language Hearing Association at EMU Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Club North African Student Association Omega Phi Alpha Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated One Accord Order of the Omega Organization of Orthotics and Prosthetics Students Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc, Zeta Epsilon Chapter Phi Delta Theta Philosophy Club Physician Assistant Student Organization Planned Parenthood Generation Action Players at EMU Pokémon GO at EMU Pre-Law Club Pre-Med Club Pre-Physician Assistant Club Pre-Veterinary Club Preservation Eastern Project Big Sister Protect Life at EMU Psychologists of Color Group Psychology Club Public Administrations (PA) Club Public Relations Student Society of America Residence Housing Association Secondary Education Empowerment Society Sierra Club, EMU Chapter Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Kappa Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc.
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sistas That Care SJB Campus Ministry Social Work Action Alliance Society for Human Resource Management Society of Physics Students at EMU Society of Women Engineers Southeast Asian Student Alliance Southeast Michigan Criminal Justice Policy Research Project Special Olympics at EMU Spectrum of COLOR Sport Management Club Student Alumni Association Student Dietetic Association Student Entrepreneurship Club Student for Justice Palestine Student Nurse’s Association Student Occupational Therapy Association Students Organize 4 Syria Student Therapeutic Recreation Organization STYLE Super Smash Brothers Club Swing Dancing Club Taegeukgi - Korean Student Association Tau Beta Sigma Tau Kappa Epsilon Team Taylor The Art Collective The Economics Club The Golden Goddesses The Indian Student Association The Phoenix Theta Chi Fraternity Turning Point USA United Nations Association Videographers at EMU Women in Computer Science at EMU Women in Cybersecurity Women’s Club Volleyball Women’s Ice Hockey at EMU You Beautiful Black Woman Young Communist League at Eastern Michigan University Young Life College EMU Zeta Tau Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha
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Residence Life & Dining Living on campus means being fully immersed in the EMU experience. With welcoming housing, convenient dining, recreation and wellness resources, learning and social communities, and events happening year-round, you’ll find it easy to build connections and feel at home.
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BENEFITS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS
• Be more involved with campus programs and organizations • Connect with your classmates to build relationships • Be close to everything you need, with most classes and resources only a 10 minute walk away
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Safety on Campus ABOUT EMU DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS)
• We take campus safety seriously and have comprehensive measures in place, though we hope there are no incidents requiring their use • DPS is a fully operational police department that is open to the public 24/7 • DPS patrols the campus and locations surrounding campus
CAMERAS ON CAMPUS
• DPS monitors approximately 1,000 cameras that surround campus as well as dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service • The cameras cover all buildings, parking, and outdoor areas • The cameras also include state-of-the-art technology that allows DPS to detect firearms
ADDITONAL RESOURCES
• Emergency Blue Lights are located throughout campus • Exterior doors on all EMU housing properties are locked and only accessible through key card access. Front desks at residence halls are also fully staffed • Emergency Alerts include the outdoor public address system, telephone calls, emails, and texts
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Welcome to Ypsilanti Just steps from campus, Ypsilanti offers a vibrant mix of history, creativity, and local flavor. Known as “Ypsi,” the city is full of locally owned shops, restaurants, entertainment, and arts experiences that give it a personality all its own. From Downtown to Depot Town to West Cross, each district offers a unique place to explore, unwind, and spend time with friends on evenings and weekends.
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most popular college town in the nation per Zillow
drive to downtown Detroit
THINGS TO DO IN THE ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI AREA • Shop local favorites like Wyrd Byrd, The Rocket, World of Rocks, Ypsi Art Supply, antique shops, and other specialty stores. • Take in the area’s creative scene through galleries, theatres, museums, local businesses, and community events that showcase artists from across the region. • Attend welcoming community events like Ypsi Pride and other celebrations that reflect Ypsilanti’s inclusive, creative, and vibrant spirit. • Escape outdoors at nearby parks and nature preserves, along the Border-to-Border Trail, or on the water at Ford Lake. • Celebrate Ypsilanti’s automotive and aviation history through local museums, festivals, and its connection to the Willow Run Bomber Plant and Rosie the Riveter legacy.
VISIT YPSILANTI
Athletics at Eastern Michigan BE INSPIRED TO STAY ACTIVE
It’s easy to be healthy and active here, with access to the Recreation/ Intramural Sports Department (Rec/IM) which fosters a healthy lifestyle through exercise, individual and team sports, educational programs, and events. With a plethora of club and intramural sports available, you’re sure to discover the perfect activity for you. And if you can’t find a sport that piques your interest, then you can start your own team!
25+ intramural sports, competitions, and esports
15+ club sports
One of the
TOP Esports programs in North America
SOAR ALONG SIDE YOUR FELLOW EAGLES
You can catch Eagle sporting events being broadcast on the ESPN family of networks year-round. Better yet, you can show your support live — all students enjoy free admission to every game at top-notch athletic facilities including the Student-Athlete Performance Center, the George Gervin GameAbove Center, Bowen Field House, the St. Joseph’s Sports Dome, and ‘The Factory’ inside Rynearson Stadium.
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athletic facilities
MAC championships
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STUDENT SUCCESS
Student Support & Resources COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of Eastern Michigan University students. CAPS staff provides free, confidential counseling using a short-term model and limited psychiatry appointments for medication. → emich.edu/caps RISE SCHOLARS is designed to help first-generation and/or pell-eligible students transition from high school to college with confidence, structure, and support. RISE is a cohort-based program, which means you join a group of students who grow together from day one. → emich.edu/rise-scholars THE OFFICE OF ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY is made up of the Center of Race and Ethnicity (CORE), the LGBT Resource Center, Mentorship, Access, and Guidance in College (MAGIC), Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Office, and the Women’s Resource Center. This department helps students learn, grow, and find community. → emich.edu/access-opportunity HOLMAN SUCCESS CENTER provides tutoring, supplemental instruction, and success and peer academic coaching to give students the tools they need to thrive. → emich.edu/hsc SWOOP’S FOOD PANTRY supports student well-being and success by providing food and other essential items assistance, along with additional resources. Any EMU student can use the pantry as needed. → emich.edu/swoops TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (TRIO SSS) is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education designed to provide opportunities for academic development, help navigate basic college requirements, and motivate students to successfully complete their degrees. → emich.edu/trio DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity of our campus community and works collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to create an accessible, sustainable, and inclusive educational environment. → emich.edu/drc
Study Abroad At EMU, your learning can go beyond campus through study abroad and U.S. travel programs. Whether you choose a short faculty-led experience or a semester- or year-long program at an overseas host university, you’ll have opportunities to earn EMU credit while exploring new places, cultures, and perspectives.
70+ study abroad opportunities
1-3 WEEK faculty-led options available
FINANCIAL AID may help cover travel expenses and more!
These experiences are designed to build confidence, expand your worldview, and connect your education to the world around you.
“When I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain, I got to explore all over Spain, from the beaches and cities, to ancient Roman ruins, and even royal palaces. This experience not only enhanced my language skills but broadened my global experience.” — Christina Trotta, ’25, Data Science & Analytics, Spanish Language
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Morgyn Morel, ‘26 Studying abroad in Ireland
You will find anything you’re looking for here. START YOUR EASTERN JOURNEY TODAY
An 800-acre walkable campus that is waiting to be explored. Over 200 majors in 5 academic colleges, engaged faculty, and support programs ready for you. A lively campus life with sports and cultural events and 150+ student organizations for you to dive into. And a welcoming community that embraces and celebrates your individuality. Apply today, and start your journey to success.
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