Global Campus Tuition (20-21)

The President or designee may vary these tuition rates and fees according to cohorts, programs, locations, or terms of contracts. See  https://www.cmich.edu/global/finances/tuition/Pages/default.aspx

Notes:

¹  Lower level = less than 56 credit hours; Upper level = 56 or more credit hours
²  Military Rates are applicable to programs that do not exceed the standard undergraduate rates. 

Application Fees

• Undergraduate: $40.00 to be submitted with the application.
• Graduate: $50.00 to be submitted with the application. 
• Rematriculation: $35 to be submitted with the application form.

Student Services Support Fee

The CMU Student Services Support Fee of $225.00 includes mandatory assessments for student-facing services and initiatives designed and offered to promote student success for all CMU students (main campus, online, and satellite campuses). The fee applies to all students/programs except the following: individuals eligible for active duty military rate; College of Medicine students (based on current pricing structure; not on a per credit hour basis-CMED students enrolled in additional courses or certificates are required to pay the student services fee); Disney College Program students; high school/dual enrollment students; senior citizens auditing courses; individuals enrolled in non-credit Education and Professional Development (E&PD) courses and study abroad students who directly enroll at host institutions.

The most current University Fee Listing may be accessed at: https://www.cmich.edu/fas/fpb/Documents/FY21 University Fee Listing for Website 7.1.2020.pdf.

Late Registration Fee

An additional fee of $100.00 will be charged to all students registering on or after the first day of classes for the semester or session.

Non-Payment Tuition Charge

Payment for tuition must be received by the stated due date or the student will be assessed a $100.00 Non-Payment Tuition Charge in addition to a $30 monthly late fee.

Returned Check Fee

A $25.00 handling fee is charged for checks returned by the bank (i.e., insufficient funds, account closed) which were presented to the university. Students may be involuntarily withdrawn from all classes if returned checks intended to cover tuition and/or past-due balances are not repaid as directed in the Notice of Returned Check letter. This letter will be mailed/e-mailed from the university upon receipt of a returned check.

In addition, if payment is not received within 5 business days, CMU may pursue legal action, seek criminal prosecution and/or assign the account to a collection agency.

Auditing Course Fee

Students who attend classes but do not desire credit pay the same fees and are governed by the same regulations as students desiring credit. See Auditing Courses for more information about auditing courses.

Special Course Fees

Many courses are approved for special course fees that must be paid in addition to tuition to cover costs of materials and services supplied to students. All courses with special fees will have the amount identified next to the course in the special fees column of each Course Search & Registration.

Global Campus Classes. For information regarding fees for Global Campus Programs and Educational and Professional Development, please contact the Global Campus office at 989-774-3865.

Field Trips. Expenses involving field trips in a class may be prorated among members of the class.

Excess Materials. Students using materials in excess of those furnished by the departments of Chemistry, Human Environmental Studies, Engineering Technology, and Journalism will be charged for the cost of those materials.

Flight Training. Students enrolled in flight training courses will be charged for aircraft and instructor time at rates established by the flight school.

Study Abroad Administrative Fee. CMU students enrolling in a study or internship program abroad pay a $150 administrative fee to the Office of Global Engagement. Students not currently enrolled at CMU pay a $300 administrative fee.

Credit by Examination Fee

The fee is $40 per credit hour. For more information, see Credit by Examination in the Undergraduate or Graduate Studies Bulletin.

Graduation Fee

• Undergraduate - No application fee.
• Graduate - Application for graduation fee is $50.00 (per degree).

Transcript Fees

In addition to a $15 per order fee, the National Student Clearinghouse has processing fees depending on the method of delivery. Transcripts of students with financial obligations to the university are not released until the obligation is paid.

Diplomas - Replacement Charge and Hold

$25.00 - Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist’s degrees

$35.00 - Doctoral degrees and Graduate Certificates

Diplomas of students with financial obligations to the university are not released until the obligation is paid.

Library Fees

Overdue reserve material:

• Two-hour reserve materials: $1.00 first hour, 25 cents each successive hour.
• Other reserve materials: $1.00 first day, 50 cents each successive day.

Housing Fees

Residence Halls. Various contracts are available depending on individual meal plans. Information regarding the plans, payment due dates, etc., can be found at www.reslife.cmich.edu.

University Apartments. Various contracts are available depending on the individual unit and number of bedrooms.

Housing Application and Penalty Fees

• Meal Plan Changes (Assessed to cover costs): $15.00
• Housing Contract Breakage - Contract breakage fees will be assessed according to the Cancellation of Housing Agreement section of this Bulletin.
• Lost Key Fee and Lock Change Fee
  • University Apartments: $33.00-50.00; $20 for US Mailbox key; $20.00 for Graduate Housing fob
  • Residence Halls: $50.00 - $100.00

Student Photo Identification Card

Students receive their photo identification card from the CentralCard office in the Bovee University Center Room 205. The first card is issued to the student at no charge. There will be a fee assessed for a replacement ID card due to loss or damage. Banking Services using the ID card are also available. For additional information, contact the Campus ID Office at 989-774-3484 or by visit the website at https://www.cmich.edu/fas/ras/central_card/pages/centralcard.aspx.

Transfer of Campus ID Card. For your protection, the only person authorized to use your card is you. There is a $25 misuse fee if someone else is caught using your identification card.

Health Services Fees

University Health Services charges fees for the services provided. Payment is not required on the date of the visit. Courtesy insurance billing is provided if the student presents proof of current coverage (insurance card or photocopy of it) and authorizes us to do so. University Health Services participates with a number of health insurance and prescription drug plans. Some fees are subject to change without notice. For current charges for specific services contact the Health Services Business Office, Foust 201D, 989-774-1897.

All charges incurred at University Health Services are billed directly by University Health Services and are NOT part of your Student Account Services and University billing statement.  However, if the account becomes uncollectible, and the patient has an active account through University Billing, the charge will be transferred to that account, and at which time, will be subject to the CMU's delinquency policy.  Please contact the University Health Services Business Office at 989-774-1897 if you have billing questions.

Vehicle Registration Fee

• Commuter: $175.00 per academic year
• Resident: $150.00 per academic year

For Spring Semester, the charge is one-half the annual fee. For Summer Semester, the charge is one-fifth the annual fee. Further information can be found online at the Parking Services website.

Bicycle Registration

• Bicycles must be registered and a free license affixed. Unregistered bicycles may be cited and impounded.
• Register online at Parking Services. We also accept City of Mount Pleasant and Union Township licenses.
• It is recommended to use a U-bolt style lock. The bicycle must be locked to a bike rack.