UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONAPPLICATION INFORMATION

Priority application deadlines for admission to EMUUndergraduate freshmen, transfer and guest applications

Semester Domestic International

Fall (September – December) August 1 July 1

Winter (January – April) December 1 November 1

Summer (May– August) April 1 March 1

Information for freshmenThe primary criteria for admission to EMU as a freshman are:

• High School GPA or GED scores• ACT/SAT test scores*• High school curriculum

When you apply for admission as a freshman:• You must request that an official transcript be sent to EMU in

a sealed envelope or electronically from your high school. GED scores may be used in place of a high school transcript.

• You must request that official ACT or SAT scores be sent to EMU.* Check with your high school to see if official scores are included with your transcript, or visit actstudent.org (ACT) or collegeboard.com (SAT) to have official scores sent to EMU. EMU’s ACT test code is 1990 and SAT test code is 1201.

• You will receive an admission decision by mail and you will automatically receive consideration for academic scholarships.

* Freshman applicants who are 21 or older are not required to submit test scores.

Information for international applicantsYou must meet all requirements as an international undergraduate student, including proof of English proficiency. Visit emich.edu/international for more information.

Please note that all applicants with post secondary (college or university) international credentials must submit an evaluation done by Educational Perspectives. See this website for details: www.edperspective.org/emich

Information for transfer studentsIf you have enrolled at a college or or university after graduating high school and have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree, you are considered a transfer student. The minimum requirements for consideration for admission as a transfer student are a 2.0 cumulative college GPA and 12 transferable credits. Transfer students with fewer than 12 transferable credits may still apply, but must also meet our admission criteria for freshmen.

When you apply for admission as a transfer student:• You must request that an official transcript be sent to EMU in a

sealed envelope or electronically from every college or university you have attended.

• You will receive an admission decision by mail. If admitted, a transfer credit evaluation will be posted to your my.emich account.

Before applying for admission as a transfer student, visit emich.edu/transfer or call the Transfer Admissions Center at 734-487-1442 for information on:• Transfer course equivalency and evaluation of credit• Articulation agreements and transfer guides for community

colleges• EMU’s general education requirements and specific program

requirements• Academic scholarships

EMU is part of the MTA (Michigan Transfer Agreement) and MACRAO agreements among Michigan community colleges and four-year universities.

HOW TO APPLY TO EMUEMU uses a rolling admission process. Typically, we notify students of their admission decision within 2-4 weeks of receiving all required application materials. Carefully complete the application form on the facing page and enclose the non-refundable $35 processing fee via check or money order. Eastern Michigan University does not accept cash payments. Follow the directions below to complete your application process. To apply online, visit emich.edu/apply

All materials must be sent to:Eastern Michigan UniversityOffice of AdmissionsPO Box 921Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9942USA

For more information about the admission process, call 734.487.3060, or visit emich.edu/admissions

Or emailed to:transcripts_admissions@emich.edu

APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONType or print legibly in ink. Complete both pages.

Social Security Number*

Anticipated major(s):

Have you previously applied for admission to Eastern Michigan University? No Yes (Semester: )

Have you completed any courses at Eastern Michigan University? No Yes (Semester: ) EMU ID Number:

Are you applying for a fully online program? No Yes If yes, are you planning to live in the U.S.? Yes No(International students admitted to online programs and not living in the U.S. will not need a visa and are not required to provide financial documents.)

I am applying for:

Fall 20 (Sept.-Dec.) Winter 20 (Jan.-Apr.) Summer 20 (May-Aug.)

Post-bachelor’s teacher preparation: Elementary Secondary Certificate program Bachelor’s Post-bachelor’s Post-bachelor’s non-degree**

I will be a:

Freshman Transfer Dual enrolled Second bachelor’s

1. Name (last or family name / first or given name / middle name)

3. Other previous names that may appear on transcripts or documents (include last, first, middle) 4. Date of birth (month/day/year)

5. Permanent mailing address (number and street)*** 6. Home telephone

City/State/Province/Territory/ZIP/Postal Code/Country 7. Cell phone

8. Email address (May be used to correspond regarding application status.) 9a. Are you Hispanic or Latino?* No, not Hispanic or Latino. Yes, Hispanic or Latino: a person of Cuban, Mexican, Chicano, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin,

regardless of race.

9b. What is your race? You may select one or more races.* White: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Black or African American: a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. American Indian or Alaska Native: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America (including Central America),

and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian: a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for

example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific

Islands.

10a. Country of citizenship: U.S. Other Country of Birth: Non-U.S. citizens: If you are in the U.S., please enclose a copy of your Alien Registration Card, I-94 or VISA I am a permanent resident. Date resident status issued: / / I currently have a visa. I will apply for a visa.

10b. State of legal residence: Michigan Ohio Other 10c. How long have you lived there? years months

11. Have you served in the U.S. armed forces? Yes (dates: ) No If yes, please provide an official copy in a sealed envelope from the institution of your SMART or AART transcript for evaluation of college credit.

12. Have either of your parents graduated from a college? Yes No

13. Parent e-mail Parent Telephone

*Denotes optional information. Providing this information may allow EMU to more easily match your application with other admission documents. Your Social Security Number will not be used as a university ID. **Students admitted to this program are not eligible for financial aid. Students attending EMU on an F-1 or J-1 visa cannot pursue non-degree admission.***To expedite the processing of your application, if you have lived at other addresses in the last two years, please submit those addresses on a separate sheet of paper.

2. Gender* Female Male

By providing this information, you agree to allow EMU to send you an occasional text message. Customary text message rates may apply.

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14. Educational Background – List the last high school you attended and all colleges/universities where you have previously attended or attempted credit (list the most recent first). Use additional pages if necessary. We will request EMU transcripts for current and former EMU students. You must request official transcripts in a sealed envelope from all other colleges/universities previously attended be sent to our office. Failure to report all institutions attended will invalidate your application and may result in dismissal, if you have been admitted. Applicants with post secondary (college or university) international credentials must submit an evaluation done by Educational Perspectives. See this web site for details: www.edperspective.org/emich

School City/State/Country Dates attended (mm/yy to mm/yy)

Graduation date (mm/yy)

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15. Eastern Michigan University’s application includes the following questions regarding prior criminal convictions and/or disciplinary history, and the information provided by the student may be considered when making the decision as to whether to admit the student to the University.

Question: Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation, or found to be delinquent by a juvenile court, or are there any such charges currently pending against you at this time? Yes No

Question: Have you ever been expelled, suspended, placed on probation, or been subject to any other disciplinary action at any secondary school or college you have attended? Yes No

If you answer yes to either of these questions, you must submit a full statement of explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions 16-18 for freshmen applicants only.

16. What is your cumulative high school GPA? (grade 9-present)

17. What is your highest ACT Composite score?

18. What is your highest SAT score (Math and Critical Reading Total only)

19. I certify that all information in this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have listed all institutions previously attended. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of any information may be cause for denial of or cancellation of admission or may result in my being suspended or dismissed from Eastern Michigan University, if discovered subsequent. I understand that all pertinent rules and policies of Eastern Michigan University apply to me immediately upon admission and that it is my responsibility to become knowledgeable about them. I understand that all credentials submitted in support of this application become the property of the University and are not returnable.

Signature of applicant Date

Eastern Michigan University adheres to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity, and programs and activities of the University are open to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, national origin or disabling condition. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

If you have not taken these exams, please write N/A.

$35 nonrefundable application fee via check or money orderFees are subject to change without notice

All materials must be sent to:Eastern Michigan UniversityOffice of AdmissionsPO Box 921Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9942USA

Questions? Call 734.487.3060, or visit our website emich.edu/admissions

Or emailed to:transcripts_admissions@emich.edu