Frequently
Asked Questions - New Students
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 Business
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 487-3060 or the COB
Graduate Advising Office at 487-4444.
How
can I find out more information about the GMAT exam? Where do
I register for the test?
Information, testing sites, and registration materials for the
GMAT can be found at the mba.com
website or by calling 1-800-GMAT-NOW.
Current
Students
I
think I want to do an Independent Study course. Where do I start?
Independent Study courses are for students who have an interest
in a particular topic and want to do a detailed project or research
paper on that topic. Students are responsible for designing a
proposal and securing faculty sponsorship. Graduate Advising has
guidelines for creating proposals, and a form for officially registering
for the Independent Study.
I’m
having trouble registering in MY.EMICH. What do I need to do?
IF you are experiencing problems accessing registration through your MY.EMICH
account, contact the ICT Helpdesk at 487-2120.
If you have gotten into the registration system and receive error
messages when trying to register for a classes please call the
Graduate Advising office to resolve the issue. If you are admitted
as a Self-Improvement or Non-Degree student, you’re required
to consult an advisor for registration. If you do not fall in
to those categories, Graduate Advising can help you resolve the
problems with your online registration.
I
want to take a class outside of the College of Business. How do
I do this?
You need to contact your advisor to get the initial approval to
have the class count on your Program of Study. After getting approval
from the COB, you must contact the other department in which you
wish to take the class to work out any prerequisites or other
requirements. Once you receive departmental approval, request
that they send an e-mail to the following address: cob.graduate@emich.edu.
After the office has received this permission, you will be allowed
to register for the class.
I want to change my program within the College of Business
(for example; switching from the MBA to the MSA)-how do I do this?
Fill out the “Change of Staus with in the College of Business
Form ,” which is available at the Graduate Advising Office
in 401 Owen Building. Return the form to the Graduate Advising
office. You must meet all of the specific requirements for the
new program in order to be considered to change your program.
After approval, which takes about 2 weeks, you will receive a
letter and a new Program of Study indicating what classes you
will need to take.
What
are the minimum GPA and GMAT requirements for the different programs?
MSIS (Master of Science in Computer Information Systems)- GPA:
2.75 GMAT: 450
MBA
(Master of Business Administration)- GPA: 2.5 GMAT: 450
MSA
(Master of Science in Accounting)- GPA: 3.0 GMAT: 500
MSHROD
(Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational
Development) GPA: 2.75 GMAT: 450
A
class that I want to register for is full. How do I get an override?
Contact the professor of the class for which you wish to register.
Have the instructor sign an “Override Form” filled
out with the class title, section id, date, student name, student
number and date. Bring this form to the Graduate Advising Office
to be registered for the class. If you are not granted permission
by the instructor, contact the Graduate Advising Office to be
put on a “Class Interest List”. This is not a waiting
list, so please continue trying to register for the course as
seats may become available. If a new section is opened of a course
that has a waiting list, or overrides for full courses become
available, the students will be contacted. Any available overrides
will be granted to those who are at the most need for the class.
This is determined by achieved credit hours and date of graduation.
I was admitted with a “Conditional” or “Non-Degree”
admission status, and I have met the requirements for the condition
to be lifted. How do I change my status to “Degree Admission”?
Contact the Graduate Advising Office (734.487.4444) and let them
know that your status needs to be updated. If you have met the
requirements, then the conditions will be lifted and you will
be granted “Degree Admission” status.
I
applied and was accepted to EMU for a particular semester, but
I will not be able to begin the semester that I was admitted.
What do I need to do to change my enrollment?
Fill out and submit the Graduate Change of Enrollment form.
Is
it possible for me to take an equivalent undergraduate level course?
First, contact your advisor to get permission. Classes taken at
the undergraduate level can “waive” certain graduate
level courses, but the credits from undergraduate courses will
not be counted toward your GPA.
How
long do I have to finish my Graduate Program?
Students are allowed six years from the time they start their
Core Courses to finish their program.
How
do I get Transfer Credit applied to my Program of Study?
Graduate credits earned at another accredited institution may
be applied to a student’s Program of Study at the discretion
of their advisor. Up to six transfer credit hours may be applied
to a student’s Program of Study. Credit must be applicable
to the degree program, have a grade of a “B” or higher,
not be out-of-date, be recommended by the advisor and approved
by the Graduate School, and be documented as graduate credit on
an official graduate transcript from an accredited institution.
How
do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
Contact the Graduate School or visit their website for an application
(website address). Complete application and submit it to the necessary
office. Once you are approved by the Graduate School, it is up
to the student to contact the different college departments for
available GA positions.
What
are the Deadlines for Admissions for the College of Business?
