Authorization and Student Complaint Information
Authorization
Central Michigan University complies with authorization requirements in the states/provinces in which it offers classes. Some states/provinces require that specific statements regarding an institution’s status within the state be made available to students. The following statement is included here to fulfill the requirements of these states/provinces.
Ontario, Canada: “This program is offered under the written consent of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities granted for a seven-year term commencing on September 18, 2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate for their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).”
Central Michigan University and its additional locations are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students will generally find that CMU credits are transferable to any institution that accepts credits from appropriately accredited institutions, provided that the credits requested for transfer are relevant to the program the students plan to pursue. Students should contact any institution to which they may want to transfer credit to determine transferability.
Central Michigan University's Off-Campus and Online Student Complaint Information
The following Student Complaint Information may also be found on CMU's Accreditation and Licensure Information webpage at https://www.cmich.edu/academics/accreditation-and-licensure-information.
Central Michigan University's Off-Campus & Online Student Complaint Process
Students taking classes outside of Mt. Pleasant, MI or online with Central Michigan University should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints with the University first. If after following the University complaint process, your issue or complaint is not reasonably resolved, you may file a complaint concerning Central Michigan University with the appropriate state entity. This filing information is available below by clicking on the appropriate state.
State Agency Complaint Process
If an issue or complaint is not resolved at the institutional level, you may choose to review and follow the appropriate state complaint process. CMU is a participating institution in the National Council State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Given this, online students who are residents of those states indicated by an asterisk (*) should follow the complaint process for the State of Michigan at https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/wd/pss as the home state of Central Michigan University. Please click on "Michigan." Otherwise, you may click on your resident state below and you will be directed to the respective complaint process and/or forms.