High school academics
A solid academic background will help prepare you for success at the college level.
CMU and the Presidents Council of State Colleges and Universities strongly recommend the following high school background:
- English - 4 years
- Mathematics - 4 years
- Biological and physical sciences - 4 years
- History and social sciences - 4 years
- Foreign language - 2 years
- Fine arts electives - 2 years
- Computer experience - 1 year
Advanced Placement and CLEP
Students with Advanced Placement courses or other equivalent experiences may be able to test out of some of the university's required courses.
- Click here for information on CMU's College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Click here to download a PDF of CMU's accepted Advanced Placement Program Examinations
A CMU admissions advisor can help you with any questions you have about high school academics and placement tests. Click here to contact us.
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