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

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Central Michigan University offers a very easy application process for students and their families.

Please direct high school students to our Applying to Central site , which covers the information listed here in more complete detail. Transfer students should visit the Transfer Students site we created especially for them.

Here are the four basic steps of application and enrollment at CMU:

First Point Apply. CMU accepts rolling applications so there is no specific deadline, but we prefer that students apply early in their senior year of high school for priority consideration and ideally no later than Dec.1. Fee: $35. Students will be notified within three weeks. Apply online here or by mail. Students who are applying to CMU must have their counselor submit a form verifying their academic standing. You can access the form here.

Second Point Figure out finances. CMU offers one of Michigan's most affordable college educations. Please have students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 15. CMU's Title IV School Code is 002243. This information helps our financial aid office can create a financial package customized for each student.

Students can also check out scholarships on our scholarships page. Scholarships for transfer students are here.

Third Point Admission. Students will receive a packet in the mail notifying them of their admission. Orientation and residence hall information will be included.

Fourth Point Orientation. CMU's orientation programs, held from May through August, are designed to help students and their families get to know the university and feel comfortable on campus.