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Sapientia. Virtus. Amicitia. (Wisdom. Virtue. Friendship.)

Central Michigan University is one of two Michigan universities that retains Latin in its motto and is the only one whose motto includes the ideas of virtue and friendship. Central helps you gain wisdom through nationally ranked programs, professors who put students fi rst, excellent undergraduate research opportunities and world-class facilities. The Central experience is grounded by virtue in the hundreds of individuals, programs and resources supporting each student. This means that we’re here for you … and in turn, we know you’ll be there for others. And during your time at Central, you’ll make connections – friendships – that will enrich your future and last a lifetime. Central delivers a dynamic experience driven by wisdom, virtue and friendship. It’s how you’ll maximize your potential and pursue your future. Discover Central. Discover You. Inside 4 Academic programs Look into your major in business, education, health programs, broadcasting and more 10 Advanced learning See how you’ll grow through CMU’s nationally recognized honors and leadership programs

12 Volunteer Discover ways you can make a difference in your community and world

13 Study abroad Explore options that can change your life and career future

14 Living at CMU Visit our spacious residence halls, where you’ll eat, study and relax

16 Experience campus life Learn about concerts, sports, workout facilities and more

18 Look around CMU Take in the sites of Central

20 Service. Satisfaction. Success. Consider the resources available to help you succeed throughout your years at Central and after graduation

22 Enjoy Mount Pleasant Discover CMU’s pleasant college-town atmosphere

24 Paying for college Find information about tuition and financial aid 26 Visit CMU Apply to CMU, schedule your visit, scan the campus map Insert Application List of majors, programs and scholarship opportunities 3 Academicprograms

As a student at Central Choose from high- Michigan University, demand degrees – you will engage in a including several that are learning environment nationally recognized that supports your – at CMU, one of the success inside and nation’s 100 largest beyond the classroom. public universities and the fourth largest in You’ll have opportunities Michigan. to closely interact with faculty experts who You’re sure to find several blend theory with programs matching hands-on experience. your interests. Here are some highlights of our signature programs.

4 Business The College of Business Administration offers all students the opportunity to enrich both their future careers and the economic environment of Michigan through the New Venture Competition. Student teams can create a business idea for a product, service or technology startup for a chance to win up to $30,000 to jump-start the business. Engineering CMU placed second at a recent Winter Baja competition, which tested student-designed and built off-road vehicles in extreme conditions. Physical therapy CMU physical therapy graduates continually perform above the national and state averages on the physical therapy licensure examination.

Physician assistant CMU’s physician assistant classes regularly rank among the highest scores in the nation on the standardized Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating Assessment Tool Exam, including scoring second in the country in 2011. In the past five years, most PA program graduates had a 100 percent pass rate on the national certifying exam the first time they took the test. Broadcast and cinematic arts The Michigan Association of Broadcasters named CMU’s student-run television station – MHTV – College Station of the Year 11 years in a row, and broadcast students regularly win national awards for their work. 5 Academicprograms

Journalism CMU’s journalism program is the only one of its kind in Michigan with majors in online journalism and photojournalism and concentrations in news editorial, advertising, public relations and photojournalism. Grand Central Magazine – CMU’s student-run online magazine – won an EPPY award for Best University Journalism Website, and over the past three decades staff members of the student newspaper – CM Life – have graduated with a 100 percent career placement rate.

Sociology studies; the youth studies and social work option was the first of its kind in the nation The CMU sociology and now is one of only major’s social and six such programs in criminal justice the United States. The concentration is the social work program is only one in Michigan an accredited four- to have a community- year degree that will based justice orientation. guide you toward a Sociology also offers professional license in both a minor and a major Michigan. concentration in youth

6 Neuroscience and psychology You’ll have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research in psychology and Teacher education neuroscience – learning As a future teacher, you will about topics such as learn by applying skills to forensic interviewing, real life. With opportunities occupational health and to student teach in Australia, neurodegenerative diseases Ghana, England and the Do- – working with renowned minican Republic, you will be researchers, like professors able to immediately see the Terry Beehr, Gary Dunbar, difference you can make. Justin Oh-Lee and Debra Poole. CMU’s doctoral Four CMU professors – programs in psychology including teacher education and neuroscience also are professor Norma Bailey – nationally recognized. have been named Michigan Professor of the Year by the Music Carnegie Foundation, tied for CMU’s School of Music the most of any university in programs and facilities are the state. among the finest in the The environmentally Midwest. Student ensembles friendly Education and also perform in a variety of Human Services Building settings, including with the received the Grand Prize for Midland Symphony Orchestra Outstanding Architecture and Windsor Symphony and Design in Education Orchestra as well as in Italy from College Planning and and the Czech Republic, Management magazine. Carnegie Hall, and Detroit International Jazz Festival.

A brand new education building full of the latest technology will open in 2009

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Apparel merchandising and design Tailor your future as a fashion designer at CMU – the only Michigan university to have a body scanner. This technology will help as you design concepts for university partners such as Brooks Brothers and Reebok or prepare your own line for our annual student-run Threads fashion show. CMU helped design new National Hockey League and National Football League uniforms using our high-tech equipment, including a thermal camera.

8 Biology Interior design Develop your research Enhance your interior design skills in biology and other skills across the United States areas working at the CMU and abroad through CMU’s Biological Research Station on interior design program, Beaver Island. CMU is the only certified by the Council for university in Michigan and Interior Design Accreditation one of two in the Midwest and the National Association to operate an island research of Schools of Art and Design. station. CMU also offers the nation’s only bachelor’s Environmental degree concentration in science microscopy. Prepare for a career as an environmental scientist solving critical problems such as pollution and global warming. Through this program, you will have opportunities Art and design for diverse fieldwork For three consecutive years, experiences at the geographic CMU art and design students center of the Great Lakes basin received Best of Show located near CMU. honors at the Michigan ADDY Awards, and CMU’s Meteorology Barstow Artist-in-Residence CMU offers the only Program is the only one in meteorology major in Michigan that brings an Michigan. The program established artist to live meets or exceeds American within a university residence Meteorological Society for a semester and teach two and National Weather Service courses while working on an guidelines. exhibition that reflects his/her time at CMU.

9 Advanced learning Position yourself for personal growth and professional advancement through CMU’s honors and leadership programs. In these nationally recognized programs, you’ll experience a higher level of learning alongside other students who share your drive. Challenging and specialized courses, programs, and activities will help you develop critical skills such as communication, team building, ethical decision making, conflict resolution and civic responsibility.

10 Honors Program Live with, study beside and collaborate with some of the Midwest’s most talented and ambitious students and faculty members. The CMU Honors Program is one of the oldest in Michigan. You’ll benefit from the Honors Program’s customized four-year advising plans, classes capped at 20 students, and close relationships with faculty and fellow honors students. Opportunities also are available to conduct significant undergraduate research with CMU’s best professors and present your research at national and international conferences. Leadership As an incoming freshman, you Develop your abilities and may be eligible to compete flourish as a leader at CMU. for the distinguished Centralis scholarships as well as to Jump right in your first week receive other honors-related on campus and join nearly awards recognizing your half of all CMU freshmen outstanding academic who get leadership achievement. training through Leadership Safari. Continue growing as a leader through programs such as Leadership Camp and CMU’s four-year LEAD Program, which will give you training and experience mentoring younger students. You can apply for the Leader Advancement Scholarship valued at $8,000 over four years. You also can enhance your leadership skills, which are among the top-rated skills employers are seeking, by adding a leadership minor to your major. It’s the first and only one of its kind at a four-year Michigan public university.

11 Volunteer Find your cause and Through your efforts make a difference in your you’ll be among the community, nation or more than 12,000 world. CMU students who volunteer each year. You’ll have hundreds CMU’s volunteer center of opportunities to will help connect you to volunteer and complete individuals in need locally community service and across the globe. projects at CMU, everything from raking Your meaningful leaves for older adults experiences will touch in Mount Pleasant to and improve the lives of repairing hurricane- many people, including damaged homes yourself. Participating in Mississippi on an in a volunteer activity Alternative Spring Break. also can help you meet lifelong friends and develop your leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

12 Study abroad Australia Imagine Skyping with friends With today’s increasingly Spain from your hometown and interdependent world, United Kingdom hearing them say you seem significant cross-cultural Italy very much at home … in the experience is what many France Netherlands. employers and graduate Germany schools are seeking. Chile You’ve confidently traveled Ghana the countryside by train, Studying abroad is an Austria learned it’s OK you didn’t start excellent way for you to: Mexico out speaking the country’s New Zealand • Understand your field of native language, developed study from an international Denmark lasting friendships with Ireland perspective China people who can’t speak • Broaden your academic Czech Republic English, and completed horizons classes for your major in what Netherlands • Expand your worldview Costa Rica will be among the most Dominican Republic meaningful semesters of your • Gain confidence in Japan college education. yourself personally and Ecuador professionally Belize At CMU, you have priceless Jordan opportunities to study You can earn credit toward Argentina abroad through more than your degree in summer, Russia 150 CMU programs – many semester or yearlong Singapore taught in English – in more study abroad programs. India than 40 countries. Study abroad advisors are Iceland available to help you plan Canada for a successful study abroad Poland experience. South Korea South Africa Thailand Sweden Finland Belgium Taiwan Vietnam Hungary Greece

13 Living at CMU

Welcome to Our residence halls your new home include: CMU residence halls are • Some of the most a great place to meet spacious rooms in new friends, stay in Michigan shape – since many halls • Cable and high-speed offer the latest workout Internet equipment – and get • Student Success Centers necessities at the on-site with academic advisors, convenience stores. counselors in residence and career advisors • Study and media areas • Computer labs • Laundry facilities

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Living and Learning Communities You can live among students Theme Halls who share your academic • Sports Management Living major or interests in CMU’s Community (Saxe Hall) residential colleges. • First Year Living Community BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM By choosing to live in one (Trout Hall) of these residential colleges, • Global Village (Herrig Hall) you’ll enjoy the benefits of • Honors Program shared classes with the people (Larzelere Hall) BATH STUDY BATH on your floor, cooperative • Leader Advancement study groups, daily interaction Scholars (Barnes Hall) with faculty members, career- • Multicultural Advancement related programs, field trips and Lloyd Cofer scholars and more. (Troutman Hall) Residential Colleges • Public Service Residential

• Science and Technology Community (Barnes Hall) BATH (Woldt Hall) • Transfer Student BEDROOM STUDY • Health Professions Community (Kulhavi Hall) (Emmons Hall) BEDROOM • Music (Herrig Hall) • Business (Calkins Hall) • Education and Human Suites in Larzelere, Calkins, Trout, Saxe, Herrig, Woldt, Emmons, Beddow, Thorpe, Merrill and Services (Sweeney Hall) Sweeney halls

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and healthy choices to eat BEDROOMBEDROOM BA BA TH in one of CMU’s on-campus TH residential restaurants, which feature: • Meal plan options including Towers suites: Cobb, Carey, Wheeler and Troutman halls; Robinson Hall unlimited meals, 16, 14 or 10 meals per week plus FLEX Dollars, which can be used in all 17 dining locations on campus. BEDROOMBEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOMBEDROOM BEDROOMBEDROOM • All-you-can-eat entrées • International cuisine from pasta bars, Asian noodle stations and Southern kitchens BATHBATH STUDYSTUDY BATHBATH • Mongolian-style grill • Salad bar Towers suites: Campbell, Kesseler, Kulhavi halls; • Build-your-own sandwiches Woldt complex: Celani and Fabiano halls and signature paninis • Vegetarian entrées • Pizza BATHBATH • Bakeries and dessert bars STUDY BEDROOMBEDROOM STUDY 15

BEDROOMBEDROOM Experience campus life You can get involved in any of CMU’s more than 250 student organizations. You’ll find many organizations and events to complete your college experience. Get into the game As a CMU student, your ticket to any athletic event is free. Choose from nine women’s and seven men’s NCAA Division I sports to catch the sport that most interests you, from Mid-American Conference-leading programs such as wrestling, soccer and gymnastics to basketball, baseball and softball. And Kelly/Shorts Stadium sets the stage for great CMU football games, which are televised on the ESPN family of networks several times each year.

16 Exercise Enjoy the show Enjoy the CMU Student When you’re in the mood Activity Center’s Olympic- for a concert, a comedian sized pool, hot tub, sauna, or a great speaker, CMU’s racquetball, basketball and impressive lineup of events volleyball courts, bowling will satisfy you. Recent events alley, and conditioning rooms have included: with Nautilus equipment Ke$ha and free weights. The SAC Danny Glover is considered one of the Midwest’s finest college Demitri Martin recreational facilities. Nikki Giovanni Benjamin Carson Sr. Play intramural Kal Penn and club sports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CMU boasts one of the T-Pain largest intramural programs Jeff Daniels in the Midwest. Join an Dr. Jane Goodall intramural or club sports Josh Gracin team for lacrosse, tennis, Lewis Black extreme dodgeball and Sheila Taormina dozens of other sports and Rev. Jesse Jackson get a great workout with Fabolous friends. “The Real World” cast members Dierks Bentley Amy Roloff from “Little People, Big World” Dick Gregory Trey Parker Darryl “DMC” McDaniels Chaz Bono Rodney Atkins

17 Look around CMU

As you walk among advanced and traditional facilities throughout CMU’s park-like Mount Pleasant campus, you’ll enjoy a friendly, welcoming academic setting for your college experiences. Rather than spending your time waiting for a bus that will take you to class, CMU classes usually are just a 10-minute walk away.

18 19 Service. Satisfaction. Supportive people, • Academic Advising programs and resources and Assistance Success. are readily available to • Career Services help you settle into and • Counseling Center excel throughout your • Health Services Central experience. • Leadership Institute Consider the resources available right where • Mary Ellen Brandell you’ll live. A Student Volunteer Center Success Center in every • Multicultural Academic residence hall quad offers Student Services an academic advisor, • Orientation counselor in residence and • Residence Life a Career Services advisor • Scholarships and to help in a location Financial Aid convenient for you. • Student Activities/ And these are just the Student Life beginning. Student service programs and • Student Disability offices available to help Services ensure your success at • Veterans Resource Center CMU include:

20 After CMU When you graduate, you’ll Here are just a few of our join a network of more than successful alumni. 210,000 alumni who call CMU their alma mater. Laura Velasquez Bachelor of Science in Our alumni are making a Meteorology, 2008 difference worldwide. From Job: Broadcast educational leaders to meteorologist at WOOD TV8 doctors, attorneys, CEOs and in Grand Rapids military officials, you’ll find successful people who got Career prep: their start or continued their “My education gave me the education at CMU. scientific and mathematical background to handle Carter Oosterhouse the academic part of my job. I also participated in NewsCentral 34, which gave Carter Oosterhouse Notable CMU me valuable experience in Bachelor of Science in alumni the broadcasting sector.” Interpersonal Communication, Dick Enberg, One piece of advice: 2000 sportscaster, CBS “Find a profession you like Job: Home improvement Jeff Daniels, and work hard to achieve it. guru, HGTV personality and actor and musician It will really pay off.” host of shows including Jennifer (Bissell) Forrest, “Carter Can” and “Red Hot orthopedic surgeon, Animas John Grogan and Green” Orthopedic Associates Bachelor of Arts in CMU effect: Chris Kaman, center, Journalism, 1979 “I was able to get to where Dallas Mavericks Laura Velasquez Job: Best-selling author I am today from Central Randy Lovely, editor and In print and on screen: Michigan. The professors that vice president-news, Arizona After his book “Marley & Me” I had made a big impact on Republic landed on the New York my life.” Michael Carlson, Times nonfiction best-seller Caring for others: systems engineer, Pratt list for a year straight, he sold Oosterhouse started “Carter’s and Whitney Rocketdyne the rights to make a feature Kids,” a nonprofit organization Terry O’Quinn, Emmy film starring Jennifer Aniston dedicated to creating and award-winning actor and Owen Wilson. promoting awareness of Amy Ginn, A proud grad: fitness and self-esteem for attorney, National Labor “CMU was my training America’s youth. Relations Board ground, where I was first Return to CMU: Antonio Brown, starting out learning the He was chosen to serve as receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers trade of journalism and the the 2009 Homecoming grand Guy Gordon, craft of writing and telling marshal. anchor, WDIV-TV good stories.” Jeanne Thomas, vice president of human resources, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Elaine Lewis, vice president of community and public affairs, Detroit Tigers Amy Roloff, “Little People, Big World” star Joe Staley, lineman, San Francisco 49ers 21 John Grogan Enjoy Mount Pleasant You will find plenty of local attractions to enjoy when you make your home in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant (population 26,000) is a city that has the best of both worlds – a safe, relaxing atmosphere with many places to dine, shop and hang out with friends. There are Mission and Pickard streets, busy roads lined with familiar-named restaurants, department stores and entertainment venues. And there is an authentic downtown Mount Pleasant where you can grab a bite to eat, browse at unique stores, and have fun at street fairs and other local festivals.

22 Mount Pleasant, Michigan Best lunch Best ice cream Max & Emily’s Eatery Doozie’s Best place to hear live music Best golf Rubble’s Buck’s Run Best salon and spa Best pizza Ambiance The Cabin Best coffee shop Best place to take a date Kaya Coffee Mountain Town Station Best free event Source: Central Michigan Life MAINstage student poll 2012. Best breakfast Stan’s

23 Payingfor college

Your education is an important investment in your future. We’re committed to helping you locate the financial resources needed to make it affordable. At CMU, eight out of 10 students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, work study and loans. We distributed more than $285 million in financial awards and grants based on achievement, work study opportunities and student need in the 2011- 2012 academic year. Our financial aid advisors will closely work with you and your family.

24 2012-2013 new student in-state cost of attendance* Fee-free tuition Year Semester total Year total While some universities 2012-2013 Tuition $5,475 $10,950 add unexpected costs 2012-2013 Room and board $4,188 $ 8,376 TOTAL $9,663 $19,326 – like a library fee or a registration fee – onto Payment schedule Date Fall payments Amount your tuition price, CMU May 1 First residence hall payment $800 has rolled all mandatory September 7 Tuition and residence hall balance $8,863 fees into tuition. That way (15 credit hours) you will know what you FALL SEMESTER TOTAL $9,663 are paying up front. And Date Spring payments Amount there will be no surprises. December 1 First residence hall payment $800 January 1 Tuition and residence hall balance $8,863 (15 credit hours) SPRING SEMESTER TOTAL $9,663 YEAR TOTAL $19,326

* Based on 30 credit hours at the fall 2012 rate of $365. Rates may be subject to change. Includes unlimited meal plan and standard room. Totals do not include books, supplies and personal items. Students also have the option to enroll in the CMU Automatic Payment Plan to make payments in installments.

25 Visit How to apply to CMU During the week CMU in five easy steps The best time for you to visit campus is when classes are in session and you can meet students and faculty members. Schedule your Apply. Fill out the application in this book or weekday visit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Campus tours leave on the submit one online at apply.cmich.edu. Have hour, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the academic year. your official transcripts and ACT scores sent to us and pay your $35 application fee. On the weekend Check your mailbox. If we invite you to join Learn about CMU in a group setting when you attend one of our our freshman or transfer class, you’ll receive select Friday or Saturday weekend programs. You and your family and an acceptance letter. After you celebrate friends will: your accomplishment, reserve your place in • Explore CMU’s high-demand academic programs the upcoming class by sending in your $175 • Learn about admission criteria, scholarships, financial aid, orientation fee. student life and more • Take a 90-minute walking tour Reserve your residence hall room and orientation dates online. • Enjoy a complimentary lunch in a residential restaurant Figure out finances. Fill out the FAFSA before Schedule your visit online at February 15 and designate CMU as your go.cmich.edu/visit or contact us directly: school of choice to qualify for financial aid. Telephone: 989-774-3076 or toll-free 888-292-5366 Explore CMU’s scholarships online. Email: [email protected] Attend orientation. Go to freshman or transfer orientation during May, June or July 2011-2012 visit dates and consider attending Leadership Camp or September 2011 March 2012 Leadership Safari programs for new students. Fridays: 16, 23 Fridays: 23, 30 Congratulations, and welcome to CMU! Saturday: 24 Saturdays: 24, 31 October 2011 April 2012 Fridays: 7, 14, 21 Fridays: 6, 13, 20 Saturdays: 1 – CMU and You Day, Saturday: 21 8, 22 May 2012 November 2011 Fridays: 18, 25 Fridays: 4, 11 Saturday: 19 Saturdays: 5, 12 June 2012 December 2011 Saturday: 23 Saturday: 3 July 2012 January 2012 Saturday: 28 Monday: 16 Fridays: 13, 20, 27 August 2012 Friday: 17 Saturday: 21 Saturday: 18 February 2012 Monday: 20 Fridays: 3, 17, 24 Saturday: 18

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see cmich.edu, keyword: AAEO).

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CMU facts • Fourth largest enrollment of Michigan’s public 1 universities: 28,311 • Average freshman class GPA: 3.3; ACT score: 23 • Student-to-teacher ratio: 22 to 1 • Undergraduate scholarships: $158 million • Eleven new academic, residential and athletic buildings in 12 years, including the new College of Medicine building opening in 25 September 2012. 7

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