Admissions
Questions
Where
can I find information about application deadlines,
the application process and form(s)?
You
can locate forms in the online
Graduate
Student Orientation Handbook and on the
Office
of Records and Registration web page. [Scroll
through the web pages to locate the desired
information.]
Can
I apply online? How do I get the form?
You
can apply for admission online. All graduate
forms are located online on the What
Do I Do Next? web page for the Graduate School. You
will see a list of downloadable files on the
right side of the screen. You can download any
of the forms that you need.
I
was admitted through Continuing Education but
I don't know who my adviser is.
When
you are admitted through Continuing Education,
you are admitted as a 'self-improvement' or
'non-degree student'. Advisers are assigned
when students are admitted to specific programs
(e.g., EDMT- MA, EDMT - Certificate). You can
contact the Department of Teacher of Education at 734.487.3260
to meet with one of the EDMT faculty
for more details.
What
is a self-improvement or non-degree student status?
Self-improvement
or non-degree admission status applies to students
who do not wish to pursue a degree program,
or who have not met Graduate School or departmental admissions requirements. A self-improvement/non-degree
student is admitted to Eastern Michigan University
(EMU), typically through Continuing Education,
but is not officially admitted to a specific
graduate program. Admission of self-improvement or non-degree student status enables
you to enroll in graduate-level classes at EMU.
As
a self-improvement or non-degree student you
can transfer up to 12 credit hours of courses
toward a degree program as long as the courses
are in compliance with the required courses
in the desired program.
I
want to transfer courses in from another University.
How do I do that?
To
transfer courses from another University you
must submit the Request
for Transfer of Credit Form. [Scroll
through the web pages to locate the desired
information.] Your request will be considered
and you will be contacted when a decision has
been made.
The
application requires a Personal Statement. What
should it include, and how long should it be?
The
Personal Statement should include information
about why you want to attend EMU’s graduate
program, what your future goals are and how
they incorporate your EMU education, and why
you would be a good candidate for the program.
Statements do not need to be longer than one
page.
How
long does it take to hear back from EMU regarding
my admission to the University?
Once
all your application materials have been received,
the Office of Admissions forwards your information
to the College of Education - Department of
Teacher Education for an admission decision.
Typically the process takes anywhere from 4
to 6 weeks.
How
do I know if all my materials have been received?
You
can contact the Office of Admissions at 734.487.3060
or the College of Education (COE) Department
of Teacher Education at 734.487.3260. You can
also email the EDMT Graduate Coordinator.
