UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY TO EMU
EMU 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.
Follow the directions below to complete your application process. To apply online, visit emich.edu/apply.
Information for freshmen
The primary criteria for admission to EMU as a freshman are:
• High School GPA or GED scores
• ACT/SAT test scores*
• High school curriculum
Information for transfer students
If you have enrolled at a community college or other college or
university after graduating high school, and do not yet have a
bachelor’s degree, we will review your application as a transfer
student. The minimum requirements for consideration for admission
to EMU as a transfer student are a 2.0 cumulative college GPA and 12 transferable credits. To determine whether you meet the
requirements for admission as a transfer student, visit emich.edu/
transfer or call the Transfer Admissions Center at 734-487-1442.
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
When you apply for admission as a transfer student:
EMU.* Check with your high school to see if official scores are • You must request that an official transcript be sent to EMU in a
included with your transcript, or visit actstudent.org (ACT)
sealed envelope from every college or university you have attended.
or collegeboard.com (SAT) to have official scores sent to EMU. • You will receive an admission decision by mail and, if applicable, an
EMU’s ACT test code is 1990 and SAT test code is 1220.
evaluation of transfer credit showing which courses you’ve completed
• You will receive an admission decision by mail and you will
and how they will transfer to EMU.
automatically receive consideration for academic scholarships.
Before applying for admission as a transfer student, visit
*Freshman applicants who are 21 or older are not required to submit test scores.
emich.edu/transfer or call the Transfer Admissions Center at
734-487-1442 for information on:
Information for international applicants
• Transfer course equivalency and evaluation of credit.
You must meet all requirements as an International under• Articulation agreements and transfer guides for community colleges.
graduate student, including proof of English proficiency. Visit
• EMU’s general education requirements and specific program
emich.edu/admissions then International students for complete
requirements.
admission information.
• Academic scholarships.
Please note that all applicants with post secondary (college or
university) international credentials must submit an evaluation
done by Educational Prespectives. See this website for details:
www.edperspective.org/emich
EMU is part of the MTA (Michigan Transfer Agreement) and
MACRAO agreements among Michigan community colleges and
four-year universities.
Priority application deadlines for admission to EMU
Undergraduate 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
All materials must be sent to:
Eastern Michigan University
Office of Admissions
PO Box 921
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9942
USA
For more information about the admission process, call 800.GO.TO.EMU, or visit emich.edu/admissions
APPLICATION
FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
Type or print legibly in ink. Complete both sides.
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Social Security Number*
I am applying for:
r Fall 20 _____ (Sept.-Dec.)
r Winter 20 _____ (Jan.-Apr.)
rSummer 20 _____ (May-Aug.)
I will be a:
r Freshman
r Transfer
r Dual enrolled
r Second bachelor’s
r Post-bachelor’s teacher preparation:
r Elementary r Secondary r Certificate program__________________________________
r Bachelor’s r Post-bachelor’s
r Post-bachelor’s non-degree**
Anticipated major(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously applied for admission to Eastern Michigan University?
Have you completed any courses at Eastern Michigan University?
r No r Yes (semester: ___________)
r No r Yes (semester: ___________) EMU ID number_________________
Are you applying for a fully online program? r Yes r No If yes, are you planning to live in the U.S.? r Yes r 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.)
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1.Name (last or family name / first or given name / middle name)
2. Gender*
r Female r Male
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5.Permanent mailing address (number and street)***
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By providing this information, you agree to allow
EMU to send you an occasional text message.
Customary text message rates may apply.
3.Other previous names that may appear on transcripts or documents (include last, first, middle)
City/State/Province/Territory/ZIP/Postal code/Country
8.E-mail address (May be used to correspond regarding application status.)
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4. Date of birth (month/day/year)
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6. Home telephone
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7. Cell telephone
9a. Are you Hispanic or Latino?*
r No, not Hispanic or Latino.
r Y­ es, ­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.*
r White: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
r Black or African American: a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
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­ merican 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.
r 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.
r 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: r U.S. r Other ______________________________ r 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
r I am a permanent resident. Date resident status issued: _______ / _______ / _______
r I currently have a _________ visa.
r I will apply for a __________ visa.
10b. State of legal residence:
r Michigan r Ohio r Other ___________________ 10c. How long have you lived there? ____years ____months
11. Have you served in the U.S. armed forces? r Yes (dates: _______________________________) r 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?
r Yes r No
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13. Parent e-mail 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.
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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
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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? r Yes r 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? r Yes r 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) _____________
If you have not taken these
exams, please write N/A.
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.
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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.
All materials must be sent to:
Eastern Michigan University
Office of Admissions
PO Box 921
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9942
USA
$35 nonrefundable application fee
Fees are subject to change without notice
Questions? Call 800.go.to.emu or 734.487.3060
Visit our website: emich.edu/admissions