The Class Schedules are usually available for distribution for the Fall Semester in mid-March, Spring Semester in mid–October and for the Summer Sessions in mid-February.  They are also found in the Course Offerings section of our web.

When may I register for classes?

The Registration dates and times for each semester are outlined in the Class Schedule and also in the Course Offerings section of our web site. Students are allowed to register by an Appointment Time Schedule according to total number of hours earned and hours in progress for the current term.

When is tuition due?

The tuition deadline for each semester is identified on the SEMESTER CALENDAR located in the first few pages of the Class Schedule.

How much are TUITION and FEES?

Tuition is based on the CMU Promise, and residence status. Fees are assessed according to the enrolled number of hours. Please consult your Class Schedule or see the Tuition and Fee Chart.

What is the difference between DROPPING a course and WITHDRAWING from a course?

Courses may be dropped with a full cancellation of tuition and fees only during Phase I and Phase II registration. A student filing a complete Semester Withdrawal may also be entitled to a full or partial cancellation of tuition according to the Refund Schedule printed in the Class Schedule.

Individual Course Withdrawals never include a cancellation of tuition or fees. A form, requiring the instructor’s signature, must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office (Warriner 212) or the Student Service Court (UC 119) prior to the published deadline. A letter grade of "W" will be assigned for the withdrawn course. See dates and deadlines in the Class Schedule on in the Calendar section of this web site.

For more information on Dropping Courses, please see the Registration section of this web site. For more information on Semester Withdrawals or Individual Course Withdrawals, please see the Records area of this web site.

How can I get a copy of my schedule of classes?

Students may view or print their schedule by accessing the CMU Portal.  Alternately, students may visit the Registrar's Office, WA 212, or the Student Service Court, UC 119, to have a duplicate of their schedule printed out.

How do I know if I am on track for graduation?

You may make an appointment with an advisor in Undergraduate Academic Services, and they will check your progress toward graduation. Once your major and minor are signed, set up an appointment for a pre-graduation audit in WA 123 or by calling 989-774-3504.

When should I file for graduation?

File your application for graduation early in the semester in which you will complete 86 credits, but no later than the beginning of the semester prior to your graduation semester. The application can be turned in to the Student Service Court, UC 119, or Undergraduate Academic Services, WA 123.

How do I tell if I can take a class at another school and transfer it back to Central?

You may access transfer equivalencies by clicking on the Transfer Credit Equivalency menu option on this web page.  Please see Guest Applications in the Registration section of this web site regarding the guest student process for taking courses at another institution.

Will I be eligible to graduate with honors?

To graduate with honors, a student must have at the beginning of the last required session, a total cumulative grade point average at CMU of between a 3.50 and 4.00. You must also at that time have completed 45 hours of residence of which 33 are letter graded.

How do I change my address and/or phone number with the university?

CMU has the capability of maintaining up to two addresses for each student: Permanent and Local.  Address and phone number changes may be made by logging onto the CMU Portal, or you may complete a "Change of Address form" in the Registrar’s Office, WA 212, or Student Service Court, UC 119.  For complete information and address change form please see the Addresses section or submit an address change through CMU Portal.

How do I change my name with the university?

If you have a change of name, social security number, or date of birth correction , you may obtain the required form in the Registrar’s Office, WA 212. The University reserves the right to require proof that the individual requesting the name change is known by and using the name requested for University records.

When are final exams?

The Examination Schedule for each semester is printed in the Class Schedule Book and also appears on the Calendar section of this web site.

Many, but not all, undergraduate courses are available with this grading option. There are a number of details pertaining to this policy. Please consult the Bulletin, the Class Schedule, or see our Credit/No Credit Policy. You should also consult your advisor before electing any course on this grading option.

What does auditing a course mean?

Students may audit a course with the department chair’s permission. A student pays for the course and completes the work, but does not earn a regular grade or credit for the course. Please see Auditing a Course in the Registration section of this web site for complete information.

Does CMU post semester grades and academic history?

Yes, semester grades and your academic history are available on the CMU Portal**.  However, for information on obtaining an official transcript, please see our Transcript Information Page.

You may access your grade report on the CMU Portal the Friday following final exam week. If grades are not available for the semester you wish to see, the  My Academic History section on the CMU Portal contains grades for all previous semesters.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires that we have a student's signature to release a transcript. We accept requests via mail or fax. Please see Transcript Information on the Records section of this web site.

How is my grade point average (GPA) calculated?

Letter graded (A-E) courses are figured into your cumulative GPA. Letter graded credit hours are divided into the total number of honor points to calculate the GPA. Use our GPA Calculators to help estimate your cumulative or major GPA.

Do I need to file a Repeat card if I am repeating a course?

No, it is not necessary. For additional questions on repeats, please see Repeating Courses in the Records section of this web site.

Students may obtain enrollment certificates by accessing the CMU Portal, Academics and clicking on the Student Clearinghouse Record link.  A separate window will open, allowing the student to obtain an enrollment certificate to print and mail as needed.  Students may also check their enrollment history, view student loan deferment notifications that have been sent to providers, view proofs of enrollment notifications that have been sent to health insurers and other providers, and view information about student loans.

Are there different withdrawal, credit/no credit and audit dates for classes that are less than a full semester?

Yes, there are different deadline dates. Visit the Calendar to determine the specific dates. For courses with a duration other than 5, 8 or 16 weeks please phone the office at 989-774-3261.

If I've received an incomplete grade and the deadline for completing the work has now passed, what happens to the grade of "I"?

In most cases the "I" would become the permanent grade. However, if the work has not been completed by the expiration date, the instructor may choose to issue you whatever grade he/she deems appropriate.

When do I need to have my major signed?

Any freshman who entered CMU in the Fall 2000 term or after, is required to have their major or three minors (elementary education students only) signed by the time they earn 56 credit hours.