The station can lodge 100 plus student, researchers, and other users in a variety of housing styles including dormitories, cabins, and campsites. All meals are provided in a fully functioning dining hall and served buffet style daily.
Are
you a student enrolled in a summer class at CMUBS and need to register
for housing and meals?
Housing & Meal Information
During your stay at CMUBS you have the choice of staying in the dormitory, cabins, or at a campsite (must provide your own tent). All students staying at CMUBS are required to take a meal plan during their stay. The one exception is if you choose to stay at a campsite you may opt out of the meal plan.
Housing Rates:
- Campsite (includes meals) - $33/night
- Cabin or Dorm (includes meals) - $36.50/night
More information about housing at the station can be found on the CMUBS website.
CMUBS Housing/Meal Online Registration
OPENS MARCH 3RD!
Please choose the appropriate housing/meal registration link below that corresponds with the class you are registered in. If you are taking multiple classes, please fill out separate registration for each class.
BIO 100Z
Any problems or questions related to your housing/meal registration can be directed to:
CMU Camps & Conferences
Bovee University Center Rm 211
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
(989) 774-7675
campconf@cmich.edu
Transportation Information
YOU are responsible for booking your own travel from Charlevoix to Beaver Island and from Beaver Island to Charlevoix. You are strongly encouraged to arrange your transportation NOW and report your travel information on your housing/meal registration. If you do not include it on the registration, you will be contacted later. CMUBS station staff will provide transportation from the ferry dock or airports to the biological station.
Information on the three transportation providers can be found on our general information page for CMUBS.
Books and Supplies for your Class
You should purchase all of your books and supplies required for your class BEFORE you travel to CMU. NO Books or supplies will be available at the biological station. All books and supplies are available through the CMU Bookstore on CMU's Mount Pleasant campus.
Here are some non-class related items you may want to consider bringing as well(items are often more expensive on Beaver Island due to extra shipping costs):
- Sleeping Bag or Warm Blanket REQUIRED
- Pillow REQUIRED
- Towels REQUIRED
- Insect Repellent
- Warm Clothes
- Flashlight and Batteries
- Extra Shoes
- Lightweight Gloves
- Lightweight Day Pack
- Rain Gear/Hat
- Swimsuit
- Poison Ivy Block
- Sun Screen and/or Hat
- Sunglasses
- Insulated Coffee Mug
- Bike (cost extra on ferry or plane)
- Snacks or Money to buy them
NOTE: Station is 5 miles from the store, shuttles will be provided at specific times.
Billing Information
Billing for your class at CMUBS will occur in two parts. All charges related to your tuition will be applied to your student account BEFORE you arrive and your class begins. Charges for your housing and meals will be charged to your student account within 30 days AFTER the conclusion of your class at CMUBS.
Questions regarding the tuition payment or charges can be directed to:
CMU Student Account Services
989-774-3618 or Toll Free 1-888-610-4991
E-mail: recacct@cmich.edu
Questions regarding the housing, meals, and special fees payment or charges can be directed to:
CMU Camps & Conferences
989-774-7675
E-mail: campconf@cmich.edu
BEAVER ISLAND TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
Ferry and air taxi services serve the Central Michigan University Biological Station and the Beaver Island Community. All
transportation to and from the airport(s) and ferry
dock on the island will be provided by CMU Biological Station staff. All
arrivals scheduled in advance of arrival will be met automatically.
Unexpected arrivals can call (231) 448-2325
for transportation.
Beaver Island Boat Co.:
The Beaver Island Boat Co. operates a ferry service between Charlevoix
and Beaver Island. Reservations need to be made for car transport, but
not for individuals. Cars and Bicycles may be transported for an
additional cost, each way. Generally, the ferry ride takes about 2.5
hours. Please visit their website or contact them for current rates.
The ferry provides the most economical choice for trave to Beaver Island
and we highly encourage this choice for students.
- Beaver Island Boat Co.
- 102 Bridge St.
- Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Phone 1: (888) 446-4095
- Phone 2: (231) 547-2311
Island Airways:
Island Airways operates out of Charlevoix airport, (just south of the
intersection of highways M-31 and M-66) and serve flights to Welke
Airport on Beaver Island. The flight to Beaver Island takes about 20 minutes. Since flights are not made on a regular schedule, reservations should be made in advance. Please visit their website or contact them for current rates.
Island Airways
111 Airport Drive
Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Phone 1: (800) 524-6895
- Phone 2: (231) 547-2141
Fresh Air Aviation Inc.:
Fresh Air Aviation is located directly across from the airport
entrance and serve
flights to the Beaver Island Township Airport. The flight to Beaver Island takes about 20 minutes. Since flights are not made on a regular schedule, reservations should be made in advance. Please visit their website or contact them for current rates.
- Fresh Air Aviation, Inc.
06918 Old Norwood Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone 1: (888) 359-7448
Phone 2: (231) 237-9482
Cancellation Information
If you choose to drop the class or need to change your housing and meal registration once submitted, please contact CMU Camps & Conferences using the contact information listed above.