C E N T R A L M I C H I G A N U N I V E R S I T Y

ApplicationUNDERGRADUATE

2018-19

APPLY TODAY

APPLY ONLINE – APPLY.CMICH.EDU

FRESHMAN APPLICANTSHigh school students are encouraged to begin the application process at the end of their junior year. Priority consideration for admission and first-come, first-served scholarship funding is given to applications completed by Nov. 15.

TRANSFER APPLICANTSStudents transferring from another college are encouraged to apply six months prior to the start of the term in which they wish to begin their studies. Consider applying earlier if you’re interested in living on campus.

FRESHMEN WITH CREDITSStudents who have earned college credit through a dual enrollment program or an early/middle college program should apply as incoming freshmen, regardless of how many college credits have been completed. These students are eligible for consideration for all freshman merit scholarships.

➊ Submission of this application form (also available at apply.cmich.edu).

➋ Official transcripts. Have your official transcripts sent to transcripts@cmich.edu from any colleges or universities you have attended. If you have completed fewer than 24 college credits, you must also submit your high school transcript.

➌ SAT or ACT scores are not required, but are strongly recommended if you have completed fewer than 24 college credits.

➍ Paid application fee.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS? CONTACT US.

Central Michigan University Undergraduate Admissions Warriner Hall 102 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Phone: 989-774-3076Fax: 989-774-3232 cmuadmit@cmich.edu admissions.cmich.edu

➊ Submission of this application form (also available at apply.cmich.edu).

➋ Official transcript. Check with your high school guidance counselor on how to send us your official transcript. Your school may email your transcript to transcripts@cmich.edu, or they may require you to submit a request through parchment.com.

➌ SAT or ACT score. Mark CMU as a top choice on your exam so we receive your score.

➍ Paid application fee. Ask your high school guidance counselor if you qualify for an application fee waiver by participating in your school’s free/reduced lunch program.

APPLY ONLINE AT APPLY.CMICH.EDU

WHAT’S NEXT?

Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Once we receive all of your materials, we will immediately begin to review your application and provide you with a decision in approximately three weeks. You will receive official notification of your admission status in the mail.

CMU looks at a number of factors in the admissions review process. Here are the top five:» Overall grade point average

» Academic achievement in the most demanding subjects

» High school or community college course selections

» SAT or ACT scores

» Trends in your academic progress

OPTIONAL INFORMATIONWhile not required, you may submit an additional sheet providing any information we should consider in reviewing your application, including extracurricular and leadership activities, employment, or special circumstances you have encountered.

FRESHMAN APPLICANTSIn order to complete your application, please provide the following:

TRANSFER APPLICANTSIn order to complete your application, please provide the following:

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities (see cmich.edu/ocrie). UComm 9754-20,000 (6/17)

What factors are considered?

When should I apply?

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Name

Address

City State ZIP code

Parent email address

Home phone ( ) Mobile phone ( )

Mother’s highest level of education Father’s highest level of education What is the marital status of your parents or legal guardians? ☐ Married/Remarried ☐ Separated ☐ Divorced ☐ Unmarried ☐ Widowed

ENROLLMENT INFORMATIONI plan to begin (check one):

☐ Fall 2018 (Aug.-Dec.) ☐ Spring 2019 (Jan.-May) ☐ Summer 2019

☐ First session (May-June) ☐ Second session (June-Aug.)

☐ Other______________________

I plan to begin as a (check one): ☐ Freshman ☐ Transfer ☐ Second degree earner

If you do not plan to seek a CMU degree, choose a nondegree status:

☐ Guest student ☐ High school dual enrollment student ☐ Nondegree student

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION(Completion of this section is voluntary)

Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino? ☐ Yes ☐ No

In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:

☐ American Indian or Alaska Native ☐ Asian ☐ Black or African-American ☐ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ☐ White

STUDENT INFORMATION (please print clearly)

Have you previously applied to CMU? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Legal name

Former name Preferred name (nickname)

Permanent address

City State ZIP code

Current address

City State ZIP code

Home phone ( ) Mobile phone ( )

Applicant email address

Birthdate Birth place

Sex at birth ☐ Male ☐ Female Social Security Number*

High school name

High school city Your graduation date Are you enrolled in an early/middle college program? ☐ Yes ☐ No List in order, beginning with the earliest, all colleges or universities you have attended, are now attending, or plan to attend before CMU. Willful failure to list all institutions may result in dismissal. Attach a separate sheet if needed.

Name of college/university State

Attendance dates Degrees

Did you follow an Articulation Agreement or Transfer Guide at this school? ☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, what Articulation Agreement or Transfer Guide did you follow?__________________________________

LastMiddleFirst

Month/date/year Country/state/city (optional for applicants born in the U.S.)

(If you would like correspondence sent to a different address than above)

Month/year

Degrees you have earned or plan to earn before attending CMU

First/last

*Financial aid decisions cannot be made without your Social Security Number. However, you are not required to provide this number for admissions decisions.

RESIDENT STATUS

If no, what is your immigrant or nonimmigrant status (i.e., permanent resident, F-1, DACA)?

Do you qualify for the DACA/Dream Act? ☐ Yes ☐ No

State of legal residence?_______________

If Michigan is your state of legal residence, have you lived there for the past year? ☐ Yes ☐ No If you are not a Michigan resident, but your parent/grandparent is a CMU alumnus, you may be eligible for in-state tuition through the Legacy Award.

Did your parent or grandparent graduate from CMU? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Name at time of graduation: last/first/middle

Relationship to applicant

Birthdate Year of graduation

Last four digits of their Social Security Number

Must be different than applicant address

(Required for federal reporting)

☐ Opt in to allow CMU to send you text messages

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Relationship to applicant

Are you a U.S. citizen? ☐ Yes ☐ No

REQUIRED INFORMATIONCMU seeks to admit students who provide evidence of solid academic performance and good character. CMU recognizes that a secure environment enhances learning opportunities. In order to provide the best possible learning environment, we require, as part of the admissions process, that applicants respond to the following questions.

Have you ever been expelled, suspended, disciplined or placed on probation by any secondary school or college you have attended because of academic dishonesty, financial impropriety, or an offense that harmed or had potential harm to others? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (including in juvenile court) other than a minor traffic violation, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If you answer yes to either question above please submit a letter of explanation. If circumstances change between the time this application is submitted and when you begin taking classes you must provide updated information.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT☐ No fee required because I am an active member or veteran of the U.S. military.

☐ I have attached a check or money order for $35 (payable to CMU).*

☐ I will pay online via credit card at apply.cmich.edu.

*This fee is not refundable and is not credited to any CMU bill. Your canceled check or credit card statement will be your receipt.

SAT/ACT SCORESAll freshman applicants must have SAT or ACT results sent directly to the CMU Admissions Office.☐ I have taken my ☐ SAT ☐ ACT examination on

Month/year

☐ I will take my ☐ SAT ☐ ACT examination on

Month/year

☐ I am a transfer student who has completed 24 or more credit hours at a college institution and do not need to provide SAT or ACT information.

MILITARY STATUSHave you ever served in the U.S. military?☐ No☐ Yes; currently serving or on active duty☐ Yes; current Reservist or National Guard member☐ Yes; served and/or retired with honorable

discharge

Branch_______________________________

As a service member of the United States military, please provide a copy of your DD-214 (long form).

Are you the dependent or spouse of someone who has served or is serving in the U.S. military or is a DOD employee?☐ No☐ Yes

AREAS OF INTERESTPlease rank your academic interest(s), with 1 being your greatest interest. You may rank up to four. This information will be used to improve the effectiveness of your academic advising. You may change your interests at any time.

__ Art, Design__ Broadcasting, Film__ Business__ Communication__ Engineering__ English, Humanities,

Foreign Language__ Health Sciences__ Human Services__ Journalism__ Mathematics__ Music__ Social Sciences__ Teaching__ Theatre__ Exploratory undecided

EMERGENCY CONTACT

☐ Same as parent/legal guardian information

Name

Address

City State ZIP code

Email address

Home phone ( ) Mobile phone ( )

Must be different than applicant email address

Central Michigan UniversityApplication Processing 802 Industrial DriveMount Pleasant, MI 48858apply@cmich.edu

Relationship to applicant

FINAL CONFIRMATIONI certify that all answers provided for this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding information requested on this application will make me ineligible for admission to CMU or subject to dismissal. I also understand that the university reserves the right to rescind or suspend an admission decision for any reason and at any time it deems this action is warranted. If I attend Central Michigan University, I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the university.

CMU reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to conduct a criminal background check to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application.

Signature of applicant Date

TEAR OFF AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Health Professions Preparation__ Pre-dentistry__ Pre-medicine and

osteopathy__ Pre-optometry__ Pre-pharmacy__ Pre-physical Therapy__ Pre-physician Assistant__ Pre-veterinary Medicine__ Pre-health Exploratory

Sciences__ Biology/Biomedical/

Natural Resources/Microscopy

__ Chemistry/Biochemistry__ Environmental Science__ Geography/

Environmental Studies__ Geology__ Meteorology__ Physics/Astronomy__ Sciences Exploratory

Technology__ Computer Science/

Information Technology__ Engineering Technology__ Geographic

Information Science__ Technology Exploratory