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Undergraduate Policies and Information
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Admission
The following sections: tuition and fees, financial aid, academic procedures and graduation requirements represent the official policies of Eastern Michigan University as adopted by its Board of Regents.
Eastern Michigan University is open to students who have the potential to succeed academically as determined by a review of official high school records and/or college records. Admission to the University is based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the review of high school or college grade point average, high school or college curriculum and scores on standardized tests.
Acceptance into the University is dependent upon meeting the admission criteria described below. Eastern Michigan University admits students at the freshman and transfer level to the University. Secondary admission is required for the College of Business and the College of Education, as well as for several individual programs. Some academic programs are designed to include courses from more than one college.
The Admissions Office, 401 Pierce Hall, provides information to meet the various needs of prospective students. The Academic Advising Center, 301 Pierce Hall, assists students in selecting courses applicable to their planned programs or appropriate to their academic needs after the students have been admitted to the University.
Application for admission to the University requires completion of an admission application, submission of an official high school transcript or GED test scores and/or official college transcripts and a nonrefundable application fee of $30 for a mailed application or $20 for an online application. Required supporting documentation may vary depending on the category of admission. All undergraduates who have previously registered for coursework at another college or university are required to submit an official transcript, whether the courses were completed or not, from each college, university or other postsecondary school attended.
Applications and all supporting documents become the property of Eastern Michigan University and will not be returned.
Freshman Applicants
Freshman applicants entering college for the first time must submit official high school transcripts with grades posted through at least the sixth semester of high school, official college transcripts if dually enrolled in high school and college, standardized test results from either the ACT or SAT and the $30 nonrefundable application fee. For applicants who are admitted while still in high school, an official transcript showing proof of graduation is required prior to the student’s enrollment at EMU. Evidence of graduation will be required after admission (if the applicant is still in high school). Evidence of graduation or the General Educational Development (GED) scores is required if the applicant is no longer attending high school. Applicants over 21 years of age should refer to the nontraditional category. Applications are available on the Admissions web site (www.emich.edu/admissions/apply).
Transfer Applicants
Students who have enrolled in classes at a college or university other than Eastern Michigan University must provide an official transcript of credit hours attempted and earned from each institution attended. Transfer applicants may also be required to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores. Applicants under the age of 21 who have earned fewer than 12 credit hours of transferable credit (18 quarter hours) are also required to submit results of the ACT or SAT. Information about the MACRAO Agreement can be found in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Applications are available on the Admissions web site (www.emich.edu/admissions/apply).
Nontraditional Students
Applicants who are 21-23 years of age and who have a high school diploma or GED but have not attempted college work previously must submit an official high school transcript showing proof of graduation or GED test scores. Non-traditional applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Applicants who are 24 years or age or older must submit evidence of high school graduation, a diploma or GED scores. Nontraditional students may be required to take selected tests for advising and course placement. Applications are available on the Admissions web site (www.emich.edu/admissions/apply).
Veterans
Applicants who have have completed a minimum of 180 days of service, or are serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces will be admitted upon receipt of verification of high school completion, or its equivalent, and documentation verifying military duty. If an applicant has attempted college work since release from service, or while serving, the applicant will be reviewed as a transfer student and must submit official transcripts from all institutions the student has previously attended.
Re-enrollment
Former EMU students desiring to re-enroll at EMU after an absence of two years or more should request an application from the Office of Records and Registration, 303 Pierce Hall, at least one month prior to the first day of classes. The applicant should complete the application and return it to the same office. A printable re-enrollment form is available on the Admissions web site (www.emich.edu/admissions/apply). Students may also apply on for re-enrollment online.
A student who has a past due obligation to the University must clear the obligation through the Student Accounting Office, 201 Pierce Hall, before being allowed to register.
Students who have attended any institution of higher education since being enrolled at EMU must have an official transcript sent from that institution to the Office of Admissions. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree at another institution after leaving EMU are not eligible to re-enroll, and should instead apply for admission to a second bachelor’s or graduate program at EMU.
If a student have been academically dismissed from EMU, the student must initiate re-admission with the Academic Advising Center, 301 Pierce Hall.
Guest Students
Guest students are admitted (provided space is available) when regularly matriculated and in good standing at another regionally accredited college or university. A guest student assumes full responsibility for determining whether or not the courses selected at EMU will apply to his/her program of study. In addition, guest students are responsible for contacting the EMU academic department in which they desire to take a course to ensure that the course is available and that the student meets all necessary requirements to register for the course. While at EMU, the student is subject to Eastern Michigan University’s academic policies and student code of conduct. Application for admission as a guest student may be obtained either at the student’s home institution or at www.emich.edu/admissions/apply. Guest applicants who wish to attend EMU for more than one term must submit a new guest application and application fee for each term. For guest application purposes, the spring and summer semesters are considered one term, and require only one application and fee. A guest applicant who possesses a bachelor’s degree must apply as a graduate student through the Office of Admissions.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment may be approved for a student whose primary enrollment is in a high school, provided space in the classroom is available. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, obtain high school and parental approval, and meet current academic eligibility requirements for the chosen program. Once admitted, students pursuing dual enrollment must meet with EMU’s Academic Advising Center to register for classes.
International Student Applicants
International student applicants are welcomed by the University, which is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Applicants may apply for admission to any semester and will need the following documentation:
- A completed application for admission.
- Official documents or transcripts of academic credit or true attested copies of official documents. (If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official English translation.)
- Evidence of proficiency in the English language (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB). In some cases, international students will be required, as a condition of admission, to take one or more courses in spoken or written English as a Second Language (ESL).
- A statement of financial responsibility covering the total cost of attending the University, which is available at www.emich.edu/admissions.
Undergraduate international students’ English proficiency requirements are listed under the Department of World Languages .
For answers to your questions about admission to Eastern Michigan University as an international student, call 734.487.0205 or 800.GO-TO-EMU (800.468.6368).
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are taught in the Department of World Languages. These courses carry academic credit and are calculated in the total GPA.
Admission status is based on the first English proficiency score that students send to the University. If a later test results in a higher score, it also should be sent to the Admissions Office. All scores must arrive two weeks before the first day of the term.
Students will be given ESL conditional admission if they are admitted to the University, but score below the minimum scores required below:
Undergraduate TOEFL (CBT) 173
Undergraduate TOEFL (PBT) 500
Undergraduate TOEFL (iBT) To be determined
Undergraduate MELAB 72
Undergraduate IELTS 6.0
Graduate TOEFL (CBT) 213
Graduate TOEFL (PBT) 550
Graduate TOEFL (iBT) 79
Graduate MELAB 77
Graduate IELTS 6.5
Graduate TWE 4
*Some graduate programs require higher scores. Check with the program department.
Students with an ESL conditional admission must take ESL classes in the first semester in which they are enrolled. Placement into ESL classes will be determined by the sub-scores achieved on the TOEFL or MELAB. Contact the ESL Office for more information.
Once placed into ESL courses, students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level. (Students who receive a grade of C- or lower for a course must repeat that course in the next semester in which they are enrolled.) Students must continue ESL courses each semester until they finish the 400 level for undergraduate students, or the 500 level for graduate students.
Students at the 400 or 500 level of ESL may take other courses in the University at the same time.
When undergraduate students have successfully completed the required ESL courses, their admission status will be updated to allow students to register for non-ESL courses.
When students have successfully completed the required ESL courses, their admission status is changed from conditional to regular.
Regular University academic probation and dismissal policies apply to students in ESL courses.
For information on the TOEFL or TWE, contact:
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6155
Princeton, NJ 08541-6155
Phone: 609.771.7100
Web site: www.toefl.org
For information on the MELAB, contact:
English Language Institute
University of Michigan
3020 NUBS
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734.764.2416
Applications
Applications and all supporting documents become the property of Eastern Michigan University and will not be returned. Applicants are not admitted to the Graduate School and/or academic programs until they have been notified in writing of acceptance by the Office of Admissions.
Post-Baccalaureate Academic Options
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Please refer to the EMU Graduate catalog if you are pursuing a master’s degree or would like to take graduate-level courses as a non-degree student.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs
The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher and want to obtain a teaching certificate. Students who possess a bachelor’s degree and are seeking teacher certification should contact the Teacher Certification Office in the College of Education (734.487.0275) for a group advising appointment. Candidates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.5 should apply as a second bachelor’s candidate (see below). Regardless of undergraduate GPA, all applicants seeking teacher certification should submit an application for undergraduate admission.
The number of additional courses required to obtain a certificate will vary for each individual, depending on how many program requirements are met by courses taken as part of the bachelor’s degree. The elementary education test and subject matter tests of the MTTC must be passed prior to recommendation for certification. Applicants must submit passing scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) - Basic Skills Tests prior to admission.
Information on curricula for obtaining elementary and secondary certification is listed under the Department of Teacher Education. Information on obtaining an endorsement in any area of special education while obtaining an elementary or secondary teaching certificate can be found under the Department of Special Education. Information on obtaining certification in specialized programs (e.g., art, business education, marketing education, technology and design, music, physical education) must be obtained through the department that houses the program.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
EMU offers post-baccalaureate certificate programs in music therapy and African studies. Applicants must submit an application for undergraduate admission and official transcripts from all colleges, universities or other postsecondary schools attended. Applicants must show proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants to the music therapy equivalency certificate program must complete a personal interview with the coordinator of the music therapy program.
Additional information regarding the music therapy certificate is available from the department of Music and Dance. Additional information regarding the African studies certificate is available from the African-American Studies department.
Second Bachelor’s Degree
Students who wish to obtain a second bachelor’s degree should apply as a second bachelor’s candidate through the Office of Admissions, 401 Pierce Hall. Applicants are required to submit an undergraduate application, a nonrefundable application fee and official transcripts from each college, university or other postsecondary school attended.
After the admission process is complete, the prospective candidate must make an appointment with an adviser for second bachelor’s degree programs in the Academic Advising Center, 301 Pierce Hall (734.487.2171) for evaluation of transcripts and development of a program of study.
- All second bachelor candidates must complete a minimum of 30 new credit hours through Eastern Michigan University.
- Course work taken prior to entering a second bachelor degree program may be applied, provided the grade earned was a C or higher.
- Each candidate must satisfy all school/college/department and program requirements for the second degree.
- Only EMU alumni can receive additional majors or minors posted to their first degree.
- Candidates whose prior undergraduate GPA was less than 2.5, and who wish to pursue Teacher Certification, must declare a non-teaching major and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours toward their second bachelor’s degree before applying for secondary admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation program. These 24 hours must be approved by the College of Education. In addition, candidates must complete their second bachelor’s degree before student teaching.
- Students whose prior undergraduate GPA was 2.5 or above, and who wish to pursue Teacher Certification, must contact the Teacher Certification Office in the College of Education (734.487.0275). The Second Bachelor Program does not process applications for certification programs.
Each program is individually designed and must be approved by appropriate faculty advisers as well as the Second Bachelor Program.
Non-Degree Admission
Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited college or university and are not seeking to complete an additional degree may apply for non-degree admission. Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher must submit an application for graduate admission, application fee, and official transcripts from all colleges, universities and other postsecondary schools attended. Such applicants are eligible to take both graduate and undergraduate courses. Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.0-2.5 must submit an application for undergraduate admission, application fee, and official transcripts from all colleges, universities and other postsecondary schools attend. Such applicants are eligible to take undergraduate courses.
Teacher Certification
Students who possess a bachelor’s degree and who are seeking teacher certification should contact the Teacher Certification Office in the College of Education (734.487.0275) for an advising appointment. A candidate whose undergraduate GPA was less than 2.5 should apply as a second bachelor’s candidate (see Second Bachelor’s Degree above). Candidates whose undergraduate GPA was 2.5 or better should apply using the undergraduate application.
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