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International Student Admission

Central Michigan University welcomes applications from international students. Students interested in admission for undergraduate study should complete the application for admission online at (https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/). All other required documents should be sent directly to the International Admissions Office (ISR) for processing at least 3 months prior to the intended semester of enrollment.

Upon admission to CMU and when proof of financial support has been received, the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will issue a Form I-20 to qualified students.ISSS will reach out to students to assist them in acquiring a student visa and arriving to campus. For more information on immigration requirements and regulations, please visit the Office of International Student and Scholar webpage.

 

University Admission for Undergraduate Studies

When to Apply:  You should apply as soon as possible, with a preference for at least six months in advance of anticipated enrollment.  All other required documents should be sent directly to the International Admissions Office for processing at least three months prior to the intended semester of enrollment.

How to Apply:  Apply online at https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/.  If you are unable to access the application online, contact us at (989) 774-1619 or by email at  isr@cmich.edu.

  • Complete and submit the International Student Application for Admission with the $55 application fee (credit card, check or money order written from a U.S. bank).
  • Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended with English translations, if necessary.
  • Prospective international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of a TOEFL-exempt country must demonstrate proficiency in English. A list of TOEFL-exempt countries is available on the Office of International Affairs and Graduate Recruitment website.

Prospective students may demonstrate proficiency by any one of the following methods:  

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 PBT/79 IBT.
  • ­International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.
  • ­Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53.
  • Duolingo score of 100.
  • ­Michigan English Test (MET) score of 52.
  • ­International Baccalaureate (IB) grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level.
  • ­Advanced Placement (AP) score of 4 on the English Language or English Literature Exams.
  • ­General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE) score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
  • ­SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520,
  • ACT English score of 21.
  • ­ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
  • ­Graduate of a U.S. high school with at least three years of attendance.
  • ­Completion of courses that meet CMU’s requirements for Oral English (i.e. COM 101) and Writing Competency (i.e. ENG 101/ENG 103 and ENG 201).
  • ­Successful completion of a course of study (e.g. high school diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate degree) at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English, also called MOI.
  • ­Successful completion of 24+ graded, academic, postsecondary credits with a GPA of 2.50 at a recognized institution where thenstitution’s language of instruction is English.

Test scores are valid for two (2) years from the test date. When tests provide “best scores” in specific areas, CMU will use the composite score generated by using the highest from each section.

Students who believe that they can demonstrate proficiency by means other than those listed should contact the Office of International Affairs and Graduate Recruitment for individual consideration.