Welcome to Explore Eastern!
During this build-your-own schedule day, you’ll be able to hear from and connect with faculty, staff, and students from across EMU’s campus. Review the schedule on the next page, and pick and choose the sessions most interesting to you!
During the Event
APPLICATION STATION
Location: Student Center, Room 204 | Time: 9:30 am–2:00 pm
Ready to apply? Stop in and fill out your application. Attending students will have access to our undergraduate application and, as a thank you, we will waive your $35 application fee.
ASK AN EAGLE
Location: Admissions Welcome Center, 2nd Floor, Room 220
Time: 9:30 am–2:00 pm
If you have any questions throughout the day, stop by our Welcome Center or the Ask an Eagle table just outside the office for assistance! We’ll also have Admissions Advisors available if you want to learn more about your next steps toward enrollment.
LUNCH ON CAMPUS
Location: 1st Floor, Dining Area | Time: 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Stop by the first floor for a taste of campus! Lunch will be available throughout the afternoon, so come by anytime for a bite.
RESOURCE FAIR
Location: Student Center, Ballroom | Time: 12:00–2:00 pm
Have questions about a specific program? Want to learn more about our support resources? Say hi to representatives from Academic Programs Abroad, Student Orgs, the Honors College, and more. You may even chat with a future professor!
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Breakout session descriptions and locations can be found in the back of this book. If you need any accommodations to navigate campus, please visit the Admission Welcome Center at 220 Student Center for assistance.
9:00 am to 10:00 am
CHECK-IN
Early Bird Housing Only Tour Departs at 9:15 am
10:00 am to 10:35 am
Location: Student Center Ballroom
10:30 am to 10:45 am
DEPART TO ACADEMIC COLLEGES
College of Arts & Sciences: Strong Hall, Room 111 College of Business: Student Center, Room 300 College of Education: Porter Hall, Room 203 Game Above College of Engineering & Technology: Sill Hall, Room 122 College of Health & Human Services: Marshall Hall, Room 203
10:45 am to 11:30 am ACADEMIC COLLEGE SHOWCASE
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
EXPLORE EASTERN: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Lunch: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Student Center, 1st Floor
Resource Fair: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center, Ballroom
Tour
Options
Art & Design Tour of Windgate: 12:00 to 12:45 pm
5 Point Tours: 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:10 pm
Housing Only Tours: 12:30 pm, 2:10 pm
Self-Guided Tour Option: Available in brochure
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout session will be between 25-30 minutes.
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Session Block 1
• First-Year Admissions & Scholarships
• The Honors College: Opportunities and Excellence at EMU
• Understanding Financial Aid & FAFSA at EMU
• Transfer Admissions & Scholarships
Session Block 2
• Academic Support & Success at EMU
• Housing and Residence Life: Find Your Campus Home
• Student Experience and Campus Life Panel
• The Honors College: Opportunities and Excellence at EMU
Session Block 3
• Ask the Expert: Transfer Q&A
• First-Year Admissions & Scholarships
• Housing and Residence Life: Find Your Campus Home
• Understanding Financial Aid & FAFSA at EMU
Student Resources
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
We are happy to answer any questions you have — and can direct you to other offices and departments.
→ 734.487.6453
→ undergraduate_admissions@emich.edu
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
Reach out with any questions you have about your financial aid package, submitting your FAFSA, and any other affordability questions.
→ 734.487.1048
→ financial_aid@emich.edu
CAMPUS LIFE
Learn about our 150+ student organizations, and the many opportunities to find your place here at EMU!
→ 734.487.3045
→ campuslife@emich.edu
UNIVERSITY ADVISING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (UACDC)
The UACDC is here to help you choose the right academic and career paths for your goals, talents, and passions. From helping you choose and register for coursework to exploring available employment opportunities, the UACDC can open doors for you.
→ 734.487.0400
→ emich.edu/uacdc
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
National research suggests that students living on campus earn higher GPAs, are more involved with campus programs and organizations, and are more satisfied with their overall college experience. Learn more about our housing options, including our newly renovated residence halls!
→ 734.487.1300
→ housing@emich.edu
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Safety is a priority at EMU. Recent initiatives include updating blue lights across campus, installing classroom door locks, and increasing housing security.
→ 734.487.1222
→ emich.edu/public-safety
Notes
Plan Your Day
Academic College (10:45 am)
Session Block 1 (12:00 pm)
Session Block 2 (12:45 pm)
Session Block 3 (1:30 pm)
Tour Time:
Welcome to Campus!
We are available to help you find where you need to be, but feel free to use the map below as a reference. You are welcome to explore campus on your own; all of our buildings can be found on Apple or Google Maps. For a Self Guided Tour map, visit bit.ly/emuselfguidedtour.
1. Student Center
3. Porter Hall (College of Education Session)
2. Strong Hall (College of Arts and Sciences Session)
4. Sill Hall (GameAbove College of Engineering & Technology Session)
5. Marshall Hall (College of Health & Human Services Session)
6. Rec/IM Building
7. The Commons
8. Halle Library
9. Windgate Art Complex
Session Descriptions
ACADEMIC COLLEGE SHOWCASE
Time: 10:45 am
College of Arts & Science
College of Business
College of Education
College of Health & Human Services
Game Above College of Engineering & Technology
Our five academic colleges provide personal support, research opportunities, and pathways to student success. Join a 45-minute session with your future dean and faculty. If you’re unsure which college to explore, stop by the Ask an Eagle table for help.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT & SUCCESS AT EMU
Location: SC Room 300 | Time: 12:45 pm
From day one to graduation, we want to help you achieve your goals! Learn about the academic support offerings we have for all students at EMU. You will hear from departments like TRIO SSS and our Disability Resource Center on why academic support leads to success at EMU.
FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Location: SC Room 310B | Times: 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
Your college journey starts here! Get clarity on the admissions process. Learn what’s required for your application, stay on top of key deadlines, and explore how to make the most of scholarship opportunities as an incoming first-year student.
THE HONORS COLLEGE: OPPORTUNITIES & EXCELLENCE AT EMU
Location: SC Room 320 | Times: 12:00 pm and 12:45 pm
Interested in the EMU Honors College? Learn how this enriching program can help you achieve personal and professional success through specialized courses, research opportunities, co-curricular involvement, and faculty mentorship. Hear from the Dean and discover how to apply for both the Honors College and the Presidential Scholarship, EMU’s largest scholarship for incoming freshmen!
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE: FIND YOUR CAMPUS HOME
Location: SC Room 352 | Times: 12:45 pm and 1:30 pm
Living on campus is more than just a place to stay: it’s part of your college experience! Learn about our updated residence halls, roommate matching, and the benefits of living where you learn.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND CAMPUS LIFE PANEL
Location: SC Room 350 | Time: 12:45 pm
What’s life really like at EMU? Get the inside scoop from current students about campus traditions, student organizations, and how to make the most of your college experience.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Location: Room 330 | Time: 12:00 pm
EMU is proud to be transfer-friendly! Our admissions staff will cover everything you need to know about transferring to EMU including applying, credit transfers, and scholarship opportunities. Missed this session? Join our Transfer Expert for Drop In questions at 1:30 pm in the same space.
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID & FAFSA AT EMU
Location: Room 310A | Times: 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
Financial Aid doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Learn about FAFSA, grants, loans, and scholarships to help make your EMU education affordable.
Tour Options
ART & DESIGN TOUR OF WINDGATE:
Departure Location: 2nd Floor, Circle Drive | Time: 12:00 pm
Interested in Art & Design? Take a 45-minute tour of our new Windgate Complex and explore the stunning space with art faculty as you imagine your future at EMU.
EMU HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Departure Location: 1st Floor, Dining Area | Times: 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:10 pm
Join our highlights tour for a glimpse of campus. During this abbreviated tour we’ll show you the highlights of what you need to know about our campus! This tour will include ONE residence hall option. Each tour is between 45-60 minutes.
HOUSING ONLY TOURS
Departure: 1st Floor, Dining Area | Times: 12:30 pm and 2:10 pm
If you’re familiar with EMU’s campus, but want to see where you’d be living, this is the tour for you. This tour will highlight the housing options available for all students. With stops in Downing Hall, Walton Hall, and Lakeview, you get to see your options from your first year and beyond. Each housing tour is between 45 - 60 minutes.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR OPTION
Want to keep exploring? Take a self-guided tour of campus! Academic buildings are open all day, though Residence Halls remain locked for community safety.
EXPLORE THE STUDENT CENTER FURTHER
Starbucks: 1st Floor, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Art Gallery: 2nd Floor, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Esports Gaming Lounge: 2nd Floor, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Next Steps
Apply to EMU at emich.edu/apply. Send all materials including official high school transcripts, and any post-secondary transcripts. Use the free application waiver code: EE25.
Submit your FAFSA. EMU’s school code is 002259.
Ask questions. Find your admisions advisor at emich.edu/meetthestaff and get in touch.
Thinking about living on campus? View our housing options at emich.edu/housing.
Take part in one of our more personalized campus tour options. Go to emich.edu/visit for more information.
Check your email regularly for more information and updates about the Eastern Michigan University community.
Already Applied?
Regularly check your admitted student portal at enrollment.emich.edu/status to keep track of your next steps.