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The Undergraduate Experience - AdmissionsClick on a link to be taken to the entry below. Undergraduate Policies and InformationPost-Baccalaureate Academic OptionsUndergraduate Policies and InformationAdmissionThe following sections: tuition and fees, financial aid, academic procedures and graduation requirements represent theofficial 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 areview of official high school records and/or college records. Admission to the University is based on a combination offactors including, but not limited to, the review of high school or college grade point average, high school or collegecurriculum and scores on standardized tests.Acceptance into the University is dependent upon meeting the admission criteria described below. Eastern MichiganUniversity admits students at the freshman and transfer level to the University. Secondary admission is required for theCollege of Business and the College of Education, as well as for several individual programs. Some academic programsare 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. TheAcademic Advising Center, 301 Pierce Hall, assists students in selecting courses applicable to their planned programsor 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 officialhigh school transcript or GED test scores and/or official college transcripts and a nonrefundable application fee of 30for a mailed application or 20 for an online application. Required supporting documentation may vary depending onthe category of admission. All undergraduates who have previously registered for coursework at another college oruniversity 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 bereturned.Freshman ApplicantsFreshman applicants entering college for the first time must submit official high school transcripts with grades postedthrough at least the sixth semester of high school, official college transcripts if dually enrolled in high school andcollege, standardized test results from either the ACT or SAT and the 30 nonrefundable application fee. For applicantswho are admitted while still in high school, an official transcript showing proof of graduation is required prior to thestudent's enrollment at EMU. Evidence of graduation will be required after admission (if the applicant is still in highschool). Evidence of graduation or the General Educational Development (GED) scores is required if the applicant isno 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 providean official transcript of credit hours attempted and earned from each institution attended. Transfer applicants may alsobe required to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores. Applicants under the age of 21 who have earnedfewer than 12 credit hours of transferable credit (18 quarter hours) are also required to submit results of the ACT orSAT. Information about the MACRAO Agreement can be found in the Graduation Requirements section of thiscatalog. Applications are available on the Admissions web site ( www.emich.edu/admissions/apply).Nontraditional StudentsApplicants who are 21-23 years of age and who have a high school diploma or GED but have not attempted collegework previously must submit an official high school transcript showing proof of graduation or GED test scores. Nontraditional applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Applicants who are 24 years or age or older mustsubmit evidence of high school graduation, a diploma or GED scores. Nontraditional students may be required to takeselected tests for advising and course placement. Applications are available on the Admissions web site s who have have completed a minimum of 180 days of service, or are serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces willbe admitted upon receipt of verification of high school completion, or its equivalent, and documentation verifyingmilitary duty. If an applicant has attempted college work since release from service, or while serving, the applicant willbe reviewed as a transfer student and must submit official transcripts from all institutions the student has previouslyattended.Re-enrollmentFormer EMU students desiring to re-enroll at EMU after an absence of two years or more should request an applicationfrom the Office of Records and Registration, 303 Pierce Hall, at least one month prior to the first day of classes. Theapplicant should complete the application and return it to the same office. A printable re-enrollment form is availableon 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 AccountingOffice, 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 officialtranscript sent from that institution to the Office of Admissions. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree atanother institution after leaving EMU are not eligible to re-enroll, and should instead apply for admission to a secondbachelor's or graduate program at EMU.If a student have been academically dismissed from EMU, the student must initiate re-admission with the AcademicAdvising Center, 301 Pierce Hall.Guest StudentsGuest students are admitted (provided space is available) when regularly matriculated and in good standing at anotherregionally accredited college or university. A guest student assumes full responsibility for determining whether or notthe courses selected at EMU will apply to his/her program of study. In addition, guest students are responsible forcontacting the EMU academic department in which they desire to take a course to ensure that the course is availableand that the student meets all necessary requirements to register for the course. While at EMU, the student is subject toEastern Michigan University's academic policies and student code of conduct. Application for admission as a gueststudent 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 foreach term. For guest application purposes, the spring and summer semesters are considered one term, and require onlyone application and fee. A guest applicant who possesses a bachelor's degree must apply as a graduate student throughthe Office of Admissions.Dual EnrollmentDual enrollment may be approved for a student whose primary enrollment is in a high school, provided space in theclassroom is available. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, obtain high school and parentalapproval, and meet current academic eligibility requirements for the chosen program. Once admitted, students pursuingdual enrollment must meet with EMU's Academic Advising Center to register for classes.International Student ApplicantsInternational student applicants are welcomed by the University, which is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Applicants may apply for admission to any semester and will need the followingdocumentation:1.2.A completed application for admission.Official documents or transcripts of academic credit or true attested copies of official documents. (If thedocuments are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official English translation.)3. 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 orwritten English as a Second Language (ESL).4. A statement of financial responsibility covering the total cost of attending the University, which is availableat www.emich.edu/admissions.Undergraduate international students' English proficiency requirements are listed under the Department of WorldLanguages .For answers to your questions about admission to Eastern Michigan University as an international student, call734.487.0205 or 800.GO-TO-EMU (800.468.6368).English as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) courses are taught in the Department of World Languages. These courses carryacademic 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 testresults in a higher score, it also should be sent to the Admissions Office. All scores must arrive two weeks before thefirst day of the term.Students will be given ESL conditional admission if they are admitted to the University, but score below the minimumscores required below:Undergraduate TOEFL (CBT) 173Undergraduate TOEFL (PBT) 500Undergraduate TOEFL (iBT) To be determinedUndergraduate MELAB 72Undergraduate IELTS 6.0Graduate TOEFL (CBT) 213Graduate TOEFL (PBT) 550

Graduate TOEFL (iBT) 79Graduate MELAB 77Graduate IELTS 6.5Graduate 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 ESLOffice for more information.Once placed into ESL courses, students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher to advance to the nextlevel. (Students who receive a grade of C- or lower for a course must repeat that course in the next semester in whichthey are enrolled.) Students must continue ESL courses each semester until they finish the 400 level for undergraduatestudents, 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 beupdated to allow students to register for non-ESL courses.When students have successfully completed the required ESL courses, their admission status is changed fromconditional 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 ServiceP.O. Box 6155Princeton, NJ 08541-6155Phone: 609.771.7100Web site: www.toefl.orgFor information on the MELAB, contact:English Language InstituteUniversity of Michigan3020 NUBSAnn Arbor, MI 48109Phone: 734.764.2416ApplicationsApplications and all supporting documents become the property of Eastern Michigan University and will not bereturned. Applicants are not admitted to the Graduate School and/or academic programs until they have been notified inwriting of acceptance by the Office of Admissions.Post-Baccalaureate Academic OptionsPlease refer to the EMU Graduate catalog if you are pursuing a master's degree or would like to take graduate-levelcourses 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 orhigher and want to obtain a teaching certificate. Students who possess a bachelor’s degree and are seeking teachercertification should contact the Teacher Certification Office in the College of Education (734.487.0275) for a groupadvising appointment. Candidates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.5 should apply as a secondbachelor’s candidate (see below). Regardless of undergraduate GPA, all applicants seeking teacher certification shouldsubmit an application for undergraduate admission.The number of additional courses required to obtain a certificate will vary for each individual, depending on how manyprogram requirements are met by courses taken as part of the bachelor's degree. The elementary education test andsubject matter tests of the MTTC must be passed prior to recommendation for certification. Applicants must submitpassing 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 TeacherEducation. Information on obtaining an endorsement in any area of special education while obtaining an elementary orsecondary teaching certificate can be found under the Department of Special Education. Information on obtainingcertification 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 CertificateEMU offers post-baccalaureate certificate programs in music therapy and African studies. Applicants must submit anapplication for undergraduate admission and official transcripts from all colleges, universities or other postsecondaryschools attended. Applicants must show proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college oruniversity. In addition, applicants to the music therapy equivalency certificate program must complete a personalinterview 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 Studiesdepartment.Second Bachelor's DegreeStudents who wish to obtain a second bachelor's degree should apply as a second bachelor's candidate through theOffice of Admissions, 401 Pierce Hall. Applicants are required to submit an undergraduate application, anonrefundable application fee and official transcripts from each college, university or other postsecondary schoolattended.After the admission process is complete, the prospective candidate must make an appointment with an adviser forsecond bachelor's degree programs in the Academic Advising Center, 301 Pierce Hall (734.487.2171) for evaluation oftranscripts and development of a program of study. All second bachelor candidates must complete a minimum of 30 new credit hours through Eastern MichiganUniversity.Course work taken prior to entering a second bachelor degree program may be applied, provided the gradeearned 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 secondbachelor’s degree before applying for secondary admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparationprogram. These 24 hours must be approved by the College of Education. In addition, candidates mustcomplete 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 SecondBachelor Program does not process applications for certification programs.Each program is individually designed and must be approv

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