Admissions Resources for School Counselors

Whether your student is submitting their first college application or starting at a community college with aspirations to transfer to Central Michigan University, we are here to help. This page is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to help them succeed.  

Here you’ll find everything you need to know – from dates and deadlines to how to submit materials and our test policy – to assist your students in completing their applications successfully.


Quick codes

  • FAFSA Code: 002243
  • ACT Code: 1972
  • SAT Code: 1106

Important application information

Group visits 

We would love to host your group of high school students on campus for an admissions presentation and campus tour.

High school VISIT INFORMATION

Earning college credit in high school

Dual enrollment

Students interested in dual enrollment will work with their counselor to choose the right CMU course(s) each semester, ensuring they are satisfying all of your high school’s requirements. 

Students must meet the following criteria in order to dual enroll:

  • Have a high school GPA of a 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Get approval for dual enrollment, course selection and the school district tuition contribution (if applicable) from their high school counselor or principal.  

As the only university in Michigan to operate an island research station, we offer the unique opportunity for high school students to spend part of their summer dual-enrolled on Beaver Island!  

LEARN MORE ABOUT DUAL ENROLLMENT

Fire Up! Forward

Fire Up! Forward is an affordable opportunity for students to dual enroll at CMU. This program for Michigan-based students includes a growing list of approved CMU courses that align with state funding resources.

EXPLORE FIRE UP! FORWARD COURSES

Are you interested in teaching a Fire Up! Forward course at your school? Learn how to apply!


Testing for college credit

Advanced Placement

At CMU, students can earn credit in over 25 Advanced Placement (AP) subjects by achieving a score of 3 or higher on the corresponding AP exam. To ensure that their scores are sent to CMU for evaluation, students should indicate their intention by using the designated code, 1106. If you are seeking detailed information about which AP classes are accepted for CMU credit, learn more about advanced placement.

International Baccalaureate

By taking the International Baccalaureate higher level exam in 15+ subjects, students could earn 3 or more credits per exam. To get credit, their official scores must be sent directly to CMU by an IB office (New York, Geneva or London).

College Level Examination Program

Students can test year-round for CLEP exams, but most students take these types of examinations after they’ve already been admitted to CMU. The scores required to earn credit will vary by course. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT TESTING FOR COLLEGE CREDIT


Early Middle College

Early Middle College is a program that enables students to earn their high school diploma and up to 60 college credits through an extra fifth year of high school. EMC students are considered new freshmen if they enroll at CMU the term after they finish their EMC program or courses, making them eligible for freshmen merit and competitive scholarships.

APPLYING AS AN EARLY MIDDLE COLLEGE STUDENT