A Guide to Central Michigan University

For most high school students around the Metro Detroit areas, Central Michigan University has become one of the hot spots. CMU claims the fourth largest public universities in enrollment. At Central Michigan University, you can tailor your college experience to what you want. Here is a good look at the campus.

Location

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, county of Isabella. It is an ideal place for Flint, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Big Rapids, Battle Creek, Lansing, and Metro Detroit suburbs. CMU also has many off-site campuses in California, Ohio, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Admission

It is recommended that you apply as early as you can because CMU has the fourth largest enrollment in Michigan. They received about 3,700 applications from freshmen alone, and they closed when those spots are filled. The deadline for application is December 1^st.

CMU accepts freshmen, transfer, graduate, and international students. Each group has different requirements. Make sure you check out CMU website to learn more about the process of admission.

Hot Degrees and Signature Programs

Along with 150 academic programs, CMU also offer Hot Degrees in Apparel Design, Political Science, Meteorology, and Geology. The Signature Programs include Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, Health, Engineering, Teaching, Music, Business, Psychology and Neuroscience. Of course, we can not forget the Honors Program, which was founded in 1961. Students enjoy a smaller class and have more contact with the faculties.

Financial

Eight out of ten freshmen receive financial aid, and numerous students receive scholarship for full tuition, room and board for four years. CMU is the only university that guaranteed tuition won't increase once you start classes. The first two years in residence halls also offer a guaranteed rate.

The deadline for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should be postmark by February 14^th if sending by snail mail, and March 1^st if submit it online. Check scholarship website for other deadlines information.

Residence Halls

There are many buildings on the campus of CMU for students to choose from. Many of these halls have the latest work-out equipment, convenient stores, and courts for volleyball and basketball right outside the building.

All residence halls include: cable and high speed internet, study rooms, television lounges, computer labs, laundry facilities, a Student Success Center with academic advisors, and counselors in residence.

There are many places on campus where you can eat and drink. They are the Muncherie in Robinson Hall, and the food court with: Grille Works, Bene Great Pasta, Java City, Express, Sushi, Salad Garden, Montague's Deli, Kettle Classics, Wraps, Drinks, Tmmy.Ymmy, and Bene Pizzeria.

Things to do

CMU's setting is a park-like campus that offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. All classes are about 10-minute walk. Mount Pleasant is a safe and relaxing town, where you can enjoy nature or discover cool places around campus. Here are things to consider:

- Outdoor concerts, carnival rides, and free food at the beginning of the school year.

- Friday night football game.

- Chippewa River tubing or canoeing.

- Celebrate the end of semester in December with a pair of ice skates, skiing, or watch the sky full of stars.

- There are seven public parks in Mount Pleasant to be discovered.

- Ziibiwing Center is opened to the public for educational experiences.

Along with libraries, movie theatre, antiques, shopping, restaurants, farmer markets, art galleries, and museum, there is also the famous Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. Mount Pleasant is home of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

Many Metro Detroit high school students choose Central Michigan University for the balance of city and country living. For parents, the choice is obvious since CMU has a guaranteed tuition for four years and no increase rate for the first two years of residence halls. If you decide to go to CMU, fill out your application early, before December 1^st, and fill out your FAFSA before February 14^th if using regular mail, and March 1^st if submit it online. Remember to make an appointment to tour the campus to learn more about Central Michigan University.

Fun Facts

1. Best place to take a friend: University Art Gallery

2. Best ice Cream: Baskin-Robbin

3. Best place to entertain your parents: Soaring Eagle Casino

4. Best place for a drink: Mountain Town Station

5. Best coffee shop: Cuppa Joe's Coffee and Deli

6. Best adventure: Tubing/canoeing on the Chippewa River

7. Best place to learn another culture: Ziibiwing Center

8. Best pizza: Papa John's

9. Best breakfast: Lil' Chef

10. Best place to pick-up a game: Student Activity Center