EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN
The University
Founded in 1849 as a teacher's college, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has not forgotten its roots, continuing to foster one of the nation's best teacher education programs. Today, Eastern Michigan University offers a wide variety of academic programs for its students through its five Colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Technology. The University is fully accredited by many academic organizations, including the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and in 2001 received an unqualified accreditation for ten years.
The campus now encompasses 457 acres, spreading across the south side of the Huron River west of the campus, where student residences, athletics facilities, and the Convocation Center are located.
In 200405, Eastern Michigan University had a total enrollment of 23,593 students: 18,868 undergraduate students and 4,725 graduate students. The students come from forty-five different states and 80 different countries; 61 percent are women. The average GPA for the 200405 freshman class was 3.1, the average ACT score was 21, and the average SAT score was 1009.
The Academic Advising Center, the Career Services Center, and the Holman Learning Center help students chart a course for success in their academic endeavors. Eastern Michigan University is dedicated to providing personalized instruction to its students through small class size, supplemental instruction, and individualized tutoring. The student-professor ratio is 19:1.
Eastern Michigan University offers its students an abundance of cultural, athletic, academic, service, and special interest organizations. The EMU Department of Recreation and Intramural Athletics hosts a number of athletic opportunities at the Olds-Robb Recreation Center and other venues on campus. Students have an opportunity to join a variety of clubs and organizations related to their academic field, including campus radio, theater, newspaper, and television.
Location
Established in 1823, the town of Ypsilanti, Michigan, is the second-oldest city in the state. It is a small town, just over 4 square miles in size, and is located in Washtenaw County. One of the physical features of Ypsilanti is the Huron River, which flows through the east side of town. Many of the homes were built in the 1800s. There is a depot town for shopping, seven parks totaling 85 acres, and many sports events. There are home tours during the Heritage Festival week, which occurs during the third week in August. A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available in the area, including horseback riding, skiing, hiking, canoeing, and golf.
Majors and Degrees
Eastern Michigan University offers undergraduate degrees in the following programs: accounting; accounting information systems; actuarial science and economics; administrative management; advertising and sales promotion; African-American studies; African area studies; anthropology; apparel, textiles, and merchandising; area studies; art; art education; art history; arts management; AsiaFar East studies; aviation flight technology; aviation management technology; bilingual-bicultural education; biochemistrygeneral; biochemistryprofessional; biology; business; business services and technology; cartography and remote sensing; chemistry; chemistryprofessional; children's literature and drama/theater for the young; classical studies; clinical laboratory sciences; communication; communication technology; computer information systems; computer science; computer-aided design; conservation and resource use; construction management; criminology and criminal justice; cytogenics; dance; dietetics; early childhood education; earth science; economics; electrical engineering technology; elementary education; engineering physics; English as a second language; English language; facilities management; finance; foreign languages and bilingual studies; French; French for business; geography; geology; geophysics; German; German for business; gerontology; graphic design; health administration; historic preservation; history; hotel and restaurant management; industrial distribution; industrial vocational education; interior design; international business; Japanese; journalism; labor studies; language and international trade; language and world business; Latin American studies; legal assistant studies; linguistics; literature; management; manufacturing engineering technology; manufacturing technology; marketing; marketing education; mathematics; mathematicsstatistics; mechanical engineering technology; Middle East and North African studies; military science/ROTC; music; music educationinstrumental; music educationvocal; music performance; music therapy; nursing; occupational therapy; philosophy; physical education; physics; physics research; physiology; political science; polymers and coatings technology; prearchitecture; prechiropractic; predentistry; pre-engineering; prelaw; premedicine; premortuary science; preoptometry; preosteopathy; prepharmacy; prepodiatry; psychology; public administration; public law and government; public relations; public safety administration; recreation and park management; Russia and Eastern European studies; science; social science; social work; sociology; Spanish; Spanish for business; special education; sports medicineathletic training; sports medicineexercise science; teaching English to speakers of other languages; technology and design education; technology management; telecommunications and film; theater arts; therapeutic recreation; tourism geography; urban and regional planning; women's studies; and written communications.
Academic Programs
The academic philosophy of Eastern Michigan University ensures that students are offered a well-rounded education to prepare them for life's challenges and for functioning successfully in an increasingly global and dynamic society. Students take general education courses throughout their time at EMU to enhance the studies in their chosen field. The University offers classes during fall and spring semesters as well as accelerated winter, spring, and summer sessions. Students do not graduate if the GPA in their degree program falls below 2.0. Candidates for a bachelor's degree must earn a total of 124 credits. Students with credits from a junior or community college must earn a minimum of 60 hours from Eastern Michigan University. No more than 60 hours in any one academic department may be applied toward the minimum 124 credit hours needed to graduate. Students who have been in military service are granted credit in military science and leadership.
Off-Campus Programs
The Office of Academic Programs Abroad provides opportunities for students to enrich their education by studying abroad through the following programs: the Asian Cultural History Tour, the European Cultural History Tour, and the Japan Center for Michigan Universities. Students may also participate in exchange opportunities with schools in Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Business majors may participate in exchange programs at a college of business in Canada or Mexico.
Academic Facilities
Eastern Michigan's comprehensive facilities include fully equipped computer and science laboratories and classrooms. The EMU library offers a full range of information resources and instructional services for EMU students and faculty and staff members. It houses carefully selected materials, both print and electronic, to support student learning and research. The collection includes 700,000 print volumes; 4,400 journals; 140 online databases, many with full-text journal articles; 250,000 government documents; 52,000 maps; 965,000 microforms; and 7,000 videotapes and music CDs. Special collections include the Map Collection, the Government Documents Collection, the Children's Literature Collection, and the University Archives.
Costs
Costs for in-state residents in 200304 were tuition and fees, $4886; room and board, between $5850 and $7788, depending on residence hall and meal plan chosen; and books, supplies, transportation and other expenses, $2600 to $3600. Costs for out-of-state residents were tuition and fees, $13,524; room and board, $5850 to $7788, depending on residence hall and meal plan chosen; and books, supplies, transportation, and other expenses, $2600 to $3600.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is given to qualified students in three different forms: scholarships, loans, or University work-study. The University offers several different scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Applicants are evaluated for all the scholarship awards offered; recipients are awarded the scholarship that is most financially advantageous. Awards are dependent on the availability of funding and given in competitive rank order. They are offered by various departments as well as University-wide. Scholarships vary in amounts ranging up to $2600 per year. Seventy percent of students participate in on- or off-campus jobs. Eastern Michigan University also offers grants-in-aid to qualified athletes of selected sports programs. The University participates in all federal financial aid programs, including the Federal Stafford Student Loan and the Federal PLUS Loan.
Faculty
Eastern Michigan University has more than 1,200 faculty members, who come to the school with vast experience in their chosen field and the appropriate degrees, including doctorates, master's degrees, and certificates, where appropriate. Each faculty member strongly believes in the University's philosophy of keeping class sizes small, with a student-professor ratio of 19:1, and providing as much individual guidance as possible.
Student Government
The Student Government Organization at Eastern Michigan University is organized much like the federal government, with an executive office, a senate, a house of representatives, and a court system. The executive branch consists of the offices of the student body president and vice president and officers from other campus organizations. The senate passes resolutions and formulates bills that further causes of the student body. The house of representatives is a branch of student government focused on programming campus events. The court is responsible for making sure student government complies with any and all relevant statutes and the constitution.
Admission Requirements
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or who have transferred from outside of the U.S. are subject to the deadlines for international students. International applicants who need an I-20 form should apply as early as possible. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Entering freshman and transfer students who are admitted to a first bachelor's degree program are automatically considered for a scholarship if they are admitted to the fall semester by the following dates: freshmen, February15; transfers, May15. The deadline for U.S. students for fall 2005 is August2; for international students, the deadline is July5. Admission to Eastern Michigan University is on an equal basis, regardless of color, race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability.
Application and Information
A completed application form, including a $30 nonrefundable application fee ($25 online); transcripts from all high schools, colleges, or universities previously attended; and ACT or SAT scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office. All transcripts must be official transcripts sealed in an envelope from the institution. No ACT or SAT test scores are required for individuals older than 21. Students with 12 or more transferable credits apply as transfer students and usually do not need to send high school transcripts.
For more information, students should contact:
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