Application for AdmissionCollege of Graduate Studies

Applications. Apply online (apply.cmich.edu) or submit this completed application form.

Official Transcripts. Choose one of the following two options:

from the registrar of each college or university attended (except CMU).

Statement of Purpose. A brief statement describing your purpose and general plans for graduate study at Central Michigan University, including any research or teaching experience you have had. You may also wish to include information about your career plans after graduation as well as any past and/or current activities and achievements which are related to your proposed field of specialization.

Other Departmental Requirements (check with your intended program or the Graduate Bulletin).

• Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT) • Letters of recommendation

• Portfolio • Other__________________

Proof of Citizenship. If born outside the U.S., a copy of your U.S. passport, green card, naturalization papers, immigrant visa, etc. must be submitted.

Signed, completed Application for Admission (ONLY if you did not apply online).

NOTE: Unsigned applications cannot be processed.

$35 non-refundable application fee.

• Pay online with online application.

• Check or money order made payable to Central Michigan University.

• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express):

_______________________________________ ____________________ Account Number Expiration Date (mm/yyyy)

_______________________________________ ________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature Cardholder’s Name (Please Print)

Mail application and $35 nonrefundable fee to:

College of Graduate Studies Central Michigan University

Foust Hall 100 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

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Instructions and Checklist

Questions? Contact us by e-mail grad@cmich.edu

or by telephone (989) 774-4723.

Employment information

Employer Address Type of Work Dates of Employment

If you are presently enrolled in college, indicate the courses you expect to complete before entering graduate school.

Course Title Course No. Credit Hours

Individuals whose parent or grandparent received their degree from CMU pay instate tuition rates. If your parent or grandparent graduated (earned a degree) from CMU, please provide the following information for our records:

Name of Parent or Grandparent when attending CMU Social Security Number Dates of CMU Attendance

_______________________________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________

Check this box if you are a faculty member or employee at CMU.

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony or have you been arrested for a crime in which criminal charges are pending? Yes No

I certify that the statements made in this application are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. If I attend Central Michigan

result in cancellation of admission to the university.

Student signature Date

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How did you hear about us?(Completion of this section is voluntary.)

We would like to know how you heard about graduate programs at Central Michigan University. Please check the appropriate boxes below.

CMU Faculty/Staff Other Faculty/Staff Friends/Relatives World Wide Web CMU Student/Alumni

Recruiting Fair Personal Research Employer Other ________________________

TV/Radio Announcement Counselor/Advisor Flyer/Brochure Poster Graduate Guide

Have you been honorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. military? (Non-resident students who have been honorably discharged qualify for in-state tuition rates. If you are not a resident of Michigan and you have been honorably discharged from the U.S. militrary, please include a copy of your DD214 form along with this application for admission.)

Yes No

List in chronological order all colleges, universities (including CMU) and professional/technical schools attended for undergraduate or graduate

transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies.

MA MS MAT MBA MPA MSA MM EdS SPsyS EdD AuD PhD DPT

Non-Degree

Give exact title of degree, curriculum, and option as listed in CMU’s Graduate Bulletin:

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Ethnic/Racial Identification (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 White

Personal Information (Type or print clearly in dark ink) Name

Permanent Address

City State ZIP Code

Current Address

City State ZIP Code

Telephone Number ( ) E-mail Address

Birth Date Social Security Number

Birth Country* Birth State Male Female

* If born outside the U.S., you must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (permanent resident card, naturalization papers, or passport).

Are you a Michigan resident? No Yes

If yes, when did you establish residency? (MM/DD/YY)

Have you previously applied to CMU? Yes No

Last MiddleFirst Former name, if applicable

Michigan County

Name and location of institution Month and year of attendance Degree received or expected (e.g, B.A., B.S., M.A.)

From MM/YY To MM/YY

Preferred Starting Semester I plan to begin (check one):

Fall 20_______ (Aug.-Dec.)

Spring 20_______ (Jan.-May)

Summer 20_______

First session May-June

Second session June-August

Until what date?

(For example: Doctor of Philosophy-Clinical Psychology)

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On-Campus Graduate Academic Programs

Master of Science in AdministrationMSA Acquisitions AdministrationMSA General AdministrationMSA Health Services AdministrationMSA Human Resources AdministrationMSA Information Resource ManagementMSA International AdministrationMSA LeadershipMSA Organizational CommunicationMSA Public AdministrationMSA Recreation and Park AdministrationMSA Sport Administration

BiologyMS BiologyMS Biology-Conservation

Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsMA Electronic Media ManagementMA Electronic Media ProductionMA Electronic Media StudiesMA Film Theory and Criticism

Business AdministrationMBA Business Administration(11 areas of specialization available)

Business Information SystemsMS Information Systems

ChemistryMS ChemistryMA Teaching High School ChemistryMA Teaching College Chemistry

Communication and Dramatic ArtsMA Communication

Communication DisordersMA Speech-Language PathologyAuD Audiology

Computer ScienceMS Computer Science

Counseling and Special EducationMA School Guidance PersonnelMA Professional CounselingMA Special Education: The Master Teacher

EconomicsMA Economics

Educational LeadershipMA Educational LeadershipMA School PrincipalshipEdS General Educational AdministrationEdD Educational Leadership

Engineering and TechnologyMA Industrial Management and

Technology

English Language and LiteratureMA English Language and LiteratureMA English: Children’s/Young Adult

LiteratureMA English: Creative WritingMA Composition and CommunicationMA Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

MA Spanish

GeographyMS Geographic Information Sciences

HistoryMA HistoryMA History-JointPhD History-Joint

Human Environmental StudiesMS Human Development and Family

StudiesMS Apparel Product Development and

Merchandising Technology (APDMT)

HumanitiesMA Humanities

Integrated ScienceMAT Teaching Integrated Science

Materials SciencePhD Science of Advanced Materials

MathematicsMA MathematicsPhD Mathematics

MusicMM CompositionMM ConductingMM Music EducationMM PerformanceMM Piano Pedagogy

NeuroscienceMS NeurosciencePhD Neuroscience

Physical Education and SportMA Athletic AdministrationMA CoachingMA Exercise ScienceMA Sport AdministrationMA Teaching

PhysicsMS Physics

Political ScienceMA Political ScienceMPA Public ManagementMPA State and Local Government

PsychologyMS Experimental PsychologyMA Industrial/Organizational PsychologySPsyS School PsychologyPhD Applied Experimental PsychologyPhD Clinical PsychologyPhD Industrial/Organizational PsychologyPhD School Psychology

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration

MA Recreation and Park AdministrationMA Therapeutic Recreation

Rehabilitation and Medical SciencesMS Physician AssistantDPT Physical Therapy

Teacher Education and Professional Development

MA Educational TechnologyMA Elementary Education: Early Childhood MA Elementary Education: Classroom

TeachingMA Middle Level EducationMA Reading and Literacy K-12MA Secondary Education

Graduate Certificates- Acquisitions Administration- Autism- College Teaching- Data Mining- Educational Technology- European History- General Administration- Gerontology- Health Services Administration- Human Resources Administration- Information Resource Management- International Administration- International Health- Leadership- Logistics- Modern History- Organizational Communication- Professional Development in Public

Administration- Public Administration- U.S. History

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