Eastern Michigan University

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At Eastern Michigan University, we have always focused on helping students find their true passion. Founded in 1849 as a small teacher's college, EMU is a significant learning and research institution with a distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources and healthy community initiatives. We offer more than 200 undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates, plus more than 150 graduate programs to our 21,105 students.
EMU enriches lives in a supportive, intellectually dynamic, and diverse community. Our dedicated faculty balance teaching and research to prepare students with relevant skills and real-world awareness. We are an institution of opportunity where students learn in and beyond the classroom to benefit the local and global communities.
Eastern Michigan University will be a premier public university recognized for student-centered learning, high-quality academic programs, and community impact.
We tell the Eastern Michigan University story. We are brand experts, communicators, designers, and problem-solvers. You have seen our work in print, online, and on billboards throughout the region. We are here to help you, whether it is pitching stories to the news media, creating a marketing plan, producing a video, or developing stories for Eastern Magazine. Our award-winning staff will work closely with you to devise strategies to reach your audience. Find the resources you need on this website or click on the service request forms to let us know about your project needs.
At Eastern Michigan University, we expect just one thing of you: to be true to you. To explore new horizons, learn new things, earn every ounce of what you deserve, and do so grounded in reality. Here, you will find confidence in being specific; you will stand beside professors who believe in what they do, you will discover what you are meant to do, create or make better, and realize that everything you do is a true reflection of you. Here, we are not asking you to change; we're asking you to grow. To never trade authenticity for approval. To earn your future.
Moreover, to always be undeniably true to you. Your Eastern Michigan University journey begins here. Learn about campus visits, admissions requirements, scholarships, financial aid, and how to apply.
When you enroll at Eastern Michigan University, you will be joining over 17,000 students from Michigan and worldwide. Start learning your passions from the very first day of class. Learn in the classroom, the field, the lab, and the real world from professors who teach undergraduate courses. Find your community and earn your degree in a practical, supportive, and affordable living and learning environment.
Take your learning to a new level. The Graduate School at EMU offers over 200 graduate degrees and certificate programs in high-demand fields, such as business, education, healthcare, and more. With flexible scheduling, including evenings, online, and weekends, you can advance your career—and your learning—in any way that suits you.
At Eastern Michigan University, we make transferring simple. We offer a generous transfer credit policy, low tuition, and flexible course options, including evening, online and hybrid courses. Eastern is nationally recognized for excellence in serving transfer students and was one of 65 colleges and universities named the 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll.
When you join Eastern Michigan University, you will find success opportunities both in the classroom and in the community. Whether you are joining us as an undergraduate student or a graduate student, our many programs and academic offerings will help you earn your future. Moreover, our dynamic campus community—only 25 minutes from the Detroit International Airport—will help you find your true passion.
The Office of Institutional Research and Information Management (IRIM)serves as the official source of comprehensive information about the University and provides analytical support to the University. Serve as the official source of institutional information for the University. Provide support to the University's mission and strategic directions.
For a full-time, academic-year GA appointment, the University provides a tuition scholarship for up to 18 credit hours each academic year (September 1 to August 31) of the assistantship. For graduate assistants who are appointed to part-time positions and for GAs who begin employment after the start of the semester, the number of credit hours covered by the award will be prorated.
The graduate assistantship program also covers any tuition differential associated with specific courses. This award does not pay mandatory fees (general fee, student center fee and technology fee), new student record initiation fee, registration fee, late registration fee, drop fees, or late fees applied when bills are not paid.
Graduate assistants will obtain from their department secretary a white GA card that is used to receive library privileges and a 10 percent discount on items purchased at the bookstore in the Student Center. Graduate assistants receive priority registration, provided they register online by the date specified by the Office of Records and Registration as noted in the Class Schedule Book or Web site (same date as undergraduate Honors students). Intangible benefits of appointment as a graduate assistant include close contact with faculty and other graduate students, valuable employment experience within an academic setting, and the opportunity to devote one's energies to academic work.

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