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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Applying to Central

Before You Apply

Applying to Central is easy. We've created a four-step guide for students and parents to follow. Before you apply, check out our requirements and some key dates.

First Point Apply

  • Apply
  • Mail in application fee

Second Point Paying for Central

  • Fill out the FAFSA
  • Explore scholarships

Third Point Admission

  • Send in orientation fee
  • Reserve your residence hall room

Fourth Point Orientation

  • Schedule orientation May through August
  • Check out CMU's leadership programs for new students

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 ?

  • The CMU baseball team has the most Mid-American Conference (MAC) titles - 11- in the league since CMU began MAC play in 1973.
  • CMU's nationally known Leadership Institute develops more than 4,000 student leaders annually.
  • CMU's journalism major is the only one of its kind in Michigan with concentrations in advertising, photojournalism, public relations, and news editorial.
  • 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.
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