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Central Michigan University has strong programs proven to help military leaders advance their careers. Over 150 flag officers have CMU degrees. Our U.S. military tuition discounted rate includes active military & their dependents, honorably discharged veterans & civilian DoD.
Meet Our Students
Joseph Amato - Central Michigan University
MSA - Acquisitions Administration
Air Force, Maintenance Officer
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“Challenging yourself and working a fulltime job in the military to get your advanced degree either at night or on weekends shows your superiors that you’re capable, that you’re willing to take those opportunities to go above and beyond and do something meaningful.”
Academics
| Degrees | |
 | Associate Degree |
 | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree |
| First Professional Degree |
| Doctor's Degree |
| Grants Medical Degree |
| Certificates | |
| Less Than One Year Certificate |
| One But Less Than Two Years Certificate |
| Two But Less Than Four Years Certificate |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate |
| Master 's Certificate |
| First Professional Certificate |
| Accreditations | |
| Regional Accreditation |
| National Accreditation |
| Hybrid Accreditation |
| Programmatic Accreditation |
| Credits | |
| School is VA Approved |
| Accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
| Part of SOC Degree Network System |
| Part of the DANTES external |
| Gives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams |
| Accepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST |
| Gives ACE credit for military training and experience |
Policy on the transfer of creditsUndergraduate students may transfer credit from a regionally accredited, degree-granting institution. At least sixty academic hours of your bachelor degree requirements must be earned at a regionally accredited degree-granting institution like Central Michigan University. You can apply relevant transfer credit from other regionally accredited universities to your CMU degree. The grade for acceptable transfer credit is C- or better. For the Competency courses (i.e., ENG 101, 201 and Math, etc.) a grade for acceptable transfer credit is 'C' or better. Graduate students may transfer up to 50%* of graduate level course work via a combination of transfer credit and prior learning credit to be used on a master's degree program**. This transfer credit evaluation should be completed as early in your program as possible to avoid unnecessary course work. You can apply relevant transfer credit from other regionally accredited universities to your CMU degree.
Noteworthy awards or recognitionsNamed a top military friendly school by Military Advanced Education Magazine and GI Jobs Magazine. The former Chief of staff of the Army, General Peter Schoomaker and the current Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz, are both CMU graduates. Over 150 Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine and National Guard Flag Officers (Generals and Admirals) have earned degrees from Cental Michigan University.
Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams64
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Meet Our Students
Joseph Amato - Central Michigan University
MSA - Acquisitions Administration
Air Force, Maintenance Officer
View Profile
“Challenging yourself and working a fulltime job in the military to get your advanced degree either at night or on weekends shows your superiors that you’re capable, that you’re willing to take those opportunities to go above and beyond and do something meaningful.”
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Students
Number of total students enrolled13,898
Military Support
| Support | |
| Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Child care facilities subsidized for military dependents |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingVeteran's Resource Center (VRC)
Military students called to active service return without penalty policyStudents have seven years to complete degree requirements. For example, a student starting the program in Fall 2002 must complete all degree requirements, including IRB and applying for graduation, no later than December 2009. Requests for exceptions beyond seven years are considered on a case-by-case basis and are rarely granted. Requests for an extension will only be considered with the submission of the appropriate paperwork. The Graduate Extension of Time to Complete a Degree Program form (www.cel.cmich.edu/forms/7(fillable).pdf) must be completed in full and signed by the student and the advisor. Carefully review the criteria listed on the form. Military deployment may be considered as an extenuating circumstance and should be documented by a copy of military orders.
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceCentral Michigan University makes every effort to work with its military students on a case-by case basis to ensure that they have every opportunity to complete courses and continue their education when called to active duty. If they must withdraw from classes, they receive a full refund. “Full refunds shall be made when requested any time prior to the last class session, if the reason for withdrawal is that the student is being sent out of the area by her or his employer and if a copy of TDY (Temporary Duty) orders or a letter from the employer confirming the assignment accompanies the request.” (CMU Off-Campus Bulletin 2010-2011, page 18.)
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersIn 1971, Central Michigan University began offering programs off-campus to serve the needs of military personnel. Our first locations were at military bases in Michigan. Today we have centers at 22 military bases across the country and serve a large military population with our online courses as well. CMU offers a quality education, a caring environment and reduced tuition to all our military students, their spouses and dependents. Our faculty and administrative staff include many retired military. Over 140 admirals and generals have earned their degrees through CMU’s Off-Campus Programs.