First Year FAQ

You must submit an undergraduate application and application fee as well as official transcripts in sealed envelopes from every institution you have attended. If you are in high school, this means your high school transcripts. You also need to submit official test ACT or SAT test scores (if you are under 21 years of age). These will be sent by the testing agency if you list EMU on the test when you take it.

Students with high economic need may qualify for a fee waiver. In order to have the your admissions application fee waived, you may have a high school counselor or social worker write a letter on their school or agency letterhead asking that the fee be waived due to your economic situation. Students who use a fee waiver cannot submit an online application, as the online application requires a credit card payment to submit the application. Here is a link to the paper application that you can print.

If you are able to get official transcripts in sealed envelopes from every institution you have attended, you can make an appointment for an on-site admission decision. On-site admissions allow you to meet with an admissions counselor who will review your transcripts and make an admission decision the same day. On-site admissions are always a part of our Explore Eastern program. Call 1-800-GO-TO-EMU to schedule and on-site admission appointment.

Admission decisions are made based on the combination of your cumulative grade point average, and your ACT or SAT test score. The rigorousness of your high school curriculum and your other involvements are often also considered. Eastern uses a sliding scale, so that the higher your grades are, the lower your test score can be. The pattern of your grades is also considered. Your most recent grades and those in your most rigorous classes are the most important. To inquire about your eligibility for admission, send an e-mail to one of our advisers.

At Eastern Michigan University, there are many things that are done to ensure the safety of our students. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) consists of EMU police officers on campus. They work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to ensure the safety of our students. More information can be seen on our safety web site. We also have a walking escort service called SEEUS (Student Eyes and Ears for University Safety). This service works from 6:00 pm until 1 a.m. Sunday through Friday. For more information, check the SEEUS web site.

All students are permitted to have cars on campus. There are different prices for commuter tags as well as residence hall and apartment tags. Check the parking web site for further information.

Yes. We have a variety of residence halls and campus apartments to choose from, and more than 3,000 students live on campus. More information can be obtained by visiting the housing web site.

Eastern Michigan University offers many activities for students enjoyment and professional development both on and off campus. Campus Life provides hundreds of organizations and activities, from volunteering to student government to many other types of activities. Find out more about Campus Life. We also offer services like Students with Disabilities, Multicultural Center, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center.

Yes. Fusion Orientation for new first year students is a mandatory three-day program held just before the beginning of the fall semester. Students who will be living in the residence halls are assisted with the move-in to their room on the first day of orientation. Following move-in, there is a campus picnic and convocation for students and their parents. Only students participate in orientation after the first day.