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Campus is Fired Up and ready. Are you? See where you'll live, all your dining options and even explore student groups to join.

Check out these common questions about campus life.

    The East, South and Towers Housing Communities
    As a campus resident, you’ll be part of a housing community that brings together several different residence halls or apartments. Each housing community give you access to a residence hall director/residence director, a care advocate and an assistant director.

    Living Learning Communities
    Live in community with students who share your interests. Focusing on everything from music to engineering to public service and beyond, our living learning communities give you a built-in support system.

    Interest areas of LLC: Business, Education and Human Services, Health Professions, Honors, Leader Advancement, MAC Scholars, Public Service, Music, Science and Engineering.

    Glad you asked!

    Familiar eats on campus
    Starbucks, Einstein Bros Bagels, Ponder, Idli Dosa Indian Restaurant, Shake Smart, Ignite Donuts, Slim Chickens, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Subway, Which Which and Build pizza by design.

    Buffet style or made-to-order options on campus
    Breakfast bars, pizza and pasta, grilled food, bowl recipes made to order (without wheat, gluten and the top 9 allergens), deli, salad bar, vegetarian and vegan selections and a dessert station.

    There are also around 100 restaurants in the Mount Pleasant area to try, not including fast food.

    For starters, student tickets to CMU's Division 1 athletic events are free. There are plenty of student organizations to join (300+), including club and intramural sports. You'll have access to the fitness center's pool, hot tub, sauna, weight room and much more.

    There are also around 500 events that take place locally every year, like concerts, festivals, farmers markets, art walks and more.

    Student life

    Check out the professional, academic, recreational or special interest clubs to find your next favorite student group to join!

    Find your people

    Picture this: Around 300 student organizations, 45+ club sports and 30+ intramural sports. If you want to meet people with similar interests, you can find a registered student organization for that.

    search STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

    Make connections with CMU Greek life, build your network with pre-professional organizations or boot up with our eSports team! There is at least one organization for every area of study, plus ones for social justice, community service and leadership.

    Have an idea for a group that isn’t there? You can start one!

    Make a difference

    Getting involved is a part of your education. Being active in the CMU community is all about meeting new people, hearing their stories and learning how to work with others.

    Find new friends while making a positive impact through community service and volunteering. Spend time giving back to the Mount Pleasant community with the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center. 

    Want to help out somewhere else in the world? CMU is also a national leader in alternative breaks, giving you the chance to volunteer locally and globally.

    Find out how you can get involved and don't miss out on this huge part of #LifeAtCentral!

    Aerial photo of Towers Community at Central Michigan University.

    Housing

    There are 17 residence halls on campus. Something else that sets us apart – there are no community bathrooms in student housing at CMU. We get it.

    There are also 9 Living Learning Communities open to incoming freshmen who have specific interests – business, health, public service and more. Here, you can live where you learn and learn where you live. Competitive scholarship recipients will also be placed in the Honors Program Living Learning Community.

    EXPLORE LIVING ON CAMPUS

    Student at CMU Dining facility

    Dining

    Each residential community has a connected restaurant, so you’re never more than a quick stroll to your next meal. 

    Pull up a chair! Try our 3 residential dining restaurants. Want something specific? Other dining options across campus include Build Pizza, Freddie’s, Slim Chickens and Shake Smart. Looking for coffee? We have Starbucks, Ponder Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Need a snack on the go? Grab some fuel at one of our 2 markets on campus.

    Food is important to learning, and we believe no student should worry about their next meal. The CMU Student Food Pantry is there to help.

    See CMU Dining

    Choral Vocal Day 2026

    Details:

    The School of Music at Central Michigan University is proud to announce Choral Vocal Day, a program designed for choral directors and their talented high school vocal students!

    The registration deadline is September 30, 2026.

    Sample schedule

    8:00 AM — Arrive
    8:30 AM — Warm up (choir room)
    9:00 AM — Performance on stage and clinic
    9:30 AM — Watch other choirs in Staples
    10:30 AM — Attend T/B and S/A masterclasses, respectively
    11:30 AM — Lunch
    1:00 PM — Q&A with CMU BM, BME, and MT majors
    1:30 PM — School of Music/Theatre department tour
    2:00 PM — Concert by CMU students and faculty
    3:00 PM — MT workshop/masterclass (may not be offered to all participants)
    4:00 PM — Rehearsal with Dr. Chandler on selection for final concert
    5:00 PM — Final Concert (guest performers with attending students joining on final selection)

    Faculty

    Dr. Will Chandler, Music Education: chand1wb@cmich.edu
    Dr. Amanda Pabyan, Soprano: pabta1aa@cmich.edu
    Dr. Tracy Watson, Mezzo-Soprano: watso2t@cmich.edu
    Prof. Thomas Studebaker, Tenor: stude1ts@cmich.edu
    Dr. Eric Tucker, Baritone-Bass, tucke1eh@cmich.edu

    Payment

    The cost for this event is $250 per choir. Registration fees must be paid upon application. Lunch and dinner (tons of options on campus and in Mt. Pleasant!) are the responsibility of each student.

    Please make any checks payable to: Central Michigan University.
    Date: November 6
    Time: All Day
    Sponsor: School of Music College of the Arts and Media
    Contact: Music Education Dr. Will Chandler chand1wb@cmich.edu 989-774-1966
    Register Your Choral Ensemble Today!
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