Special Visit Events

Step on campus and into the life of a CMU Chippewa! Immerse yourself in campus vibes, engage with students and peek into the academic life that awaits you. Learn more below and check regularly to sign up for our next event.

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CMU & You Day  

Saturday, September 27, 2025 

See where maroon and gold will take you during this open-house style event! High school / transfer students and supporters can interact with faculty, staff and students from nearly 200 academic programs. Enjoy lunch in a residence hall and Fire Up as the CMU Chippewas take on Eastern Michigan University in an NCAA Division I football game.

» Student services and academic fairs
» Lunch provided
» Free tickets to an NCAA Division I football game

Not quite sure what you’d like to study? No problem! Take this opportunity to explore several academic areas and discover a new interest. 

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Agenda

Check-in:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Finch Fieldhouse)
Kick off your day in Finch Fieldhouse. and grab your game and lunch tickets. 

Resource Fair: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Finch Fieldhouse)
Collect swag and browse campus resources.   

Campus Tours: 9:15 a.m - 12:00 p.m. (Leaving from Finch Fieldhouse) 45 minutes
Grab your walking shoes. See the CMU Seal, Bovee University Center, Park Library and a residence hall room.  

Residence Hall Viewing Room: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. (Woldt Hall)
Get a glimpse of life at CMU. Residence hall viewing room will be open for walk-ins.  

Academic Open Houses: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Academic Buildings) 
See how CMU empowers you. Explore the academic buildings at your own pace. Meet the students you'll be studying with and chat with faculty in your area of interest. 

  • College of the Arts and Media (Music Building)
  • College of Business Administration (Grawn Hall)
  • College of Education and Human Services (Education and Human Services Building)
  • College of Health Professions (Health Professions Building)
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Anspach Hall)
  • College of Science and Engineering (Biosciences and Engineering and Technology Buildings)

Application Station: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Bovee University Center)
Pull up to the application station and hit submit.   

 

Lunch: 11:00 a.m. (dining halls) 

 

Presentations: 

General Admissions Presentation: 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (Bovee University Center Rotunda)  30 minutes 
See how you can thrive from day one with hands-on experience and personalized support.  

Transfer Admissions Presentation: 10:00 a.m. (Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms CD)  30 minutes
Everything you need to know for a smooth transfer process.  

Choosing Your Major: 10:00 a.m. (Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms AB) 30 minutes
Explore your passions, discover new paths, and find the major that fits your future. 

Financial Aid: 10:30 a.m. (Bovee University Center Auditorium) 30 minutes
Learn about scholarships, grants and get guidance to make your CMU education affordable.

Student Panel: 10:45 a.m. (Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms CD) 30 minutes
Get the real scoop on life at CMU straight from current students.

Parent Panel: 10:45 a.m. (Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms AB) 30 minutes
Hear firsthand from CMU parents about their students educational journey.  

Campus Housing: 11:15 a.m. (Bovee University Center Auditorium) 30 minutes
Discover your home away from home and see what life on campus is all about.

 

Football Game: 

CMU vs. Eastern Michigan University: Time will be announced at a later date (Kelly/Shorts Stadium)