Welcome to CMU
Congratulations on your admission to CMU!
Central Michigan University proudly welcomes you as a member of a distinguished group of individuals – including 150,000–plus living alumni – who have walked these halls and experienced the adventures and challenges you are about to have.
The scariest part of the admissions process is over – you’ve been accepted. You probably have a lot of questions about what it’s like to live and learn here and what you need to do next. Please review the information contained in these pages and know that we are here to help you and support you.
If at any time in the enrollment process you have questions, please contact us.
Did You Know?
- CMU is the only university in Michigan to partner with Special Olympics Michigan, and CMU has hosted the state Summer Olympics Games for 38 years.
- CMU develops more than 5,000 student leaders annually through programs administered by its nationally known Leadership Institute, the Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Life.
- In 1980, CMU became the first university nationwide to offer a four-year accredited athletic training program.
- CMU is third in the state for awarding bachelor''s degrees conferred in business, following MSU and WMU.
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