The admissions selection process is designed to identify students who have potential for completing the academic degree they plan to pursue. Students are admitted based on a holistic review process that includes attention to academic records, high school rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
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High School Preparation for College
Students completing the college preparatory program of study in their high school will be best prepared for college. Typically, students take four units of English, three of math, three of science, three of social studies, and two or more of foreign language. Chemistry is essential for students who plan to enter the nursing program. Students accepted into EMU who have not completed their high school's college preparatory program should give special consideration to their course selection with their first-year advisor.
Applying for AdmissionAdmissions Policies
Any prospective student wishing to enroll for the first time for 6 or more semester hours (SH) within a given semester is required to apply for admission to the universitycomplete a university application. New students are admitted for either the fall or spring semester entry terms. Admission to EMU is granted on a rolling basis. It is recommended , however, that high school students apply in the summer after their junior year or fall of their senior year.
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. Applying for admission to EMU constitutes an indication of a student's desire to be a part of
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the EMU university community made up of students, faculty, administrators
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. staff members, and alumni. Admission statuses may be changed or revoked.
Test Score Requirements (first year and transfers):
Test-score free for US Citizens and students with at least one year of successful academic experience in the United States. Even if test scores are submitted by students who meet this criteria, they do not have impact on admission or scholarship decisions. Test scores can still be optionally sent directly to the university from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT - EMU code: 5181) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT - EMU Code 4348) .
Non-US Citizens with less than one year of academic experience in the US are required to submit English proficiency test scores. Test score requirements include a Duolingo score of 104+, TOEFL score of 550+, computer-based TOEFL score of 213+, internet-based TOEFL score of 79+, IELTS score of 6.5+, or SAT evidenced-based reading and writing of 460 or ACT English score of 19. SAT scores prior to March 1, 2016 will be converted to the new SAT scale.
Prospective First Year Students
High School Transcripts: Applicants need to request a current transcript be sent with course work from grades 9-11 (3 years of academic record) from their high school to the admissions officeEMU Admissions. A supplementary (final) transcript will be required upon completion of high school. Students graduating early are required to request confirmation from their high school to be sent to the admissions office. Home schooled applicants must similarly submit a transcript for current and final transcript with high school course work from grades 9-12. Transfer applicants should also request that official transcripts of all college courses completed be sent to the admissions office. The transfer transcript(s) must include all college-level credit earned. If a transfer student has earned thirty or more SH post high school from other colleges or universities, a high school transcript is not required.
Entrance Tests: Scores from either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT) are optional for all first-year applicants. EMU's SAT college code is 5181; the ACT college code is 4348. Students can have scores sent directly to the university from the testing organization.
References. A General Educational Development (GED) score may be submitted for consideration in the admission process in place of a high school transcript.
Application Requirements: Admission may be granted to first-year applicants who have a high school weighted grade point average of 2.6 or above (on a 4.00 scale), and thorough review of the student’s application and other supporting application materials. Non-academic criteria are also considered, including extracurricular activities and work experience. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and may be asked to submit supplementary materials, granted unconditional, granted conditional admission, or denied. Conditional admission is granted to students each semester who fall below the requirements for unconditional admission but who otherwise demonstrate the ability and motivation to adequately perform university-level work. All students are supported by our first year advisors, under the supervision of the Provost’s office. The first-year advising program provides holistic advising and student support to strengthen the student's potential for success. Students work with a first-year advisor to develop a manageable course load and to help them access other services on campus (tutoring, Office of Academic Access, career services, etc.).
Supplementary Materials: Applicants who do not meet the basic entry requirements are may be required to submit contact information for a one page writing sample and secure two academic references, at least one of which must be a core subject teacher (English, Science, Math, or Social Studies). The second reference may be secured from a teacher or a guidance counselor.
Transferring to EMU
Students from other institutions who are considering a transfer to EMU are invited to visit the university, talk with professors, and visit classes. Upon request, unofficial assessments of how credits will be transferred to EMU will be provided after an application for admission is submitted. Transfer students from two-year colleges may transfer up to 65 semester hours toward a degree at EMU. Students planning to transfer to EMU for the completion of a degree will find it helpful to contact the EMU admissions staff as early as possible.
Prospective Transfer Students
College Transcripts: Applicants need to request official college transcripts to be sent to EMU Admissions from all college institutions they have attended. Credit will be awarded for transfer courses in which the student has earned a grade of C or better. All transfer courses will be recorded with the titles and grades reported by the previous school. However, transfer credits will not be included when calculating the EMU cumulative GPA. Transfer students must take at least 30 SH in residence at EMU. At least 9 hours in the student's major and 6 hours in any minor must be taken at EMU.
Application Requirements: Transfer applicants may receive admission by submitting transcripts of previous accredited college work showing at least a 2.00 grade point average in 30 SH of transferable credit. Applicants who have not been enrolled full-time in post-secondary education or have accumulated fewer than 30 SH will be asked to submit high school transcripts and will be evaluated on their high school and post-secondary records. Transfer applicants with fewer than the minimum requirements for admission may be asked to submit supplementary materials, granted academic warning or academic probation based on a review of previous academic performance and credit hours earned, or denied.
Supplementary Materials: Applicants who do not meet the basic entry requirements may be required to submit a one page writing sample and secure two academic references, at least one of which must be a core subject teacher (English, Science, Math, or Social Studies).
Transfer Agreements: EMU maintains a special transfer agreement with Hesston College (Hesston, KS), Blue Ridge Community College (Weyers Cave, VA), and Laurel Ridge Community College (Middletown, VA) to assure the most beneficial transfer of credits for students of these institutions continuing their education at EMU. For details of the transfer agreements, contact the admissions counselor for transfer students or the EMU registrar's office at registrar@emu.edu.
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Nursing Program: There are additional requirements for transfers students interested in enrolling in EMU’s Nursing program. Read more on the Nursing program’s website: https://emu.edu/nursing/transfer
For a full statement of transfer credit policies and practices see the university registrar's website: https://emu.edu/registrar.
International Student Admission
As a university which emphasizes intercultural education, EMU welcomes international students who have the necessary preparation to enter a degree program.
International students should clearly indicate their nationality in all correspondence with the admissions office. If the student is currently in the United States, they must indicate U.S. immigration status.
Financial aid, in the form of partial tuition grants and on-campus employment, is available on a limited basis. Federal assistance is not available for international students.
Completion of the International Student Application Form constitutes the first step in the application process for the international student. Admission requirements for international students are consistent with those of non-international students. Examined transcripts must be translated. Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550+, or a computer- based TOEFL score of 213+ or an internet-based TOEFL score of 79+, or an IELTS score of 6.5+. SAT and ACT scores are also accepted.
In addition to the above requirements, an international student must complete the International Student Grant application and demonstrate "ability to pay".
Students Applying for Readmission
EMU students not enrolled at the university for one semester (fall or spring) or more or who withdraw from EMU while a semester is in progress must complete an application for readmission prior to re-enrollment. Applications for readmission may be obtained online or at the admissions office. Applicants are evaluated on academic as well as student life standing within the EMU community. Unconditional readmission may be granted when an applicant has met the satisfactory academic progress criteria and has a positive recommendation from Student Life.
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The request must be made within 60 days after completing the first 12 SH of credit following readmission.
The option will be granted only once to a student.
Eligible students will receive degree credit for only those courses in which grades of C or better were earned prior to readmission.
Quality points earned for all courses completed prior to readmission will not be included in calculating the new cumulative GPA.
All grades will remain on the transcript.
International Student Admission
As a university which emphasizes intercultural education, EMU welcomes international students who have the necessary preparation to enter a degree program.
International students should clearly indicate their nationality in all correspondence with the admissions office. If the student is currently in the United States, they must indicate U.S. immigration status.
Financial aid, in the form of partial tuition grants and on-campus employment, is available on a limited basis. Federal assistance is not available for international students.
Completion of the International Student Application Form constitutes the first step in the application process for the international student. Admission requirements for international students are consistent with those of non-international students. Examined transcripts must be translated. Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550+, or a computer- based TOEFL score of 213+ or an internet-based TOEFL score of 79+, or an IELTS score of 6.5+. SAT and ACT scores are also accepted.
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Summer School
Enrollment in summer school is a separate process and does not constitute regular admission to the university. Students wishing to enroll in summer courses should contact the university registrar's office at registrar@emu.edu.
Requirements for Admission
Factors given consideration in the admission decision include previous academic performance in high school or college, rigor of high school curriculum, class rank, grade trend, writing ability, and academic references.
Admission may be granted to first-year applicants who have a high school grade point average of 2.6 or above (on a 4.00 scale), and thorough review of the student’s application and other supporting application materials. Non-academic criteria are also considered, including extracurricular activities and work experience. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee; admission may be denied.
An international applicant whose primary native language is other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency through a paper-based TOEFL score of 550+ or computer-based TOEFL score of 213+ or internet-based TOEFL score of 79+ or an IELTS score of 6.5+ or SAT evidenced-based reading and writing of 460 or ACT English score of 19. SAT scores prior to March 1, 2016 will be converted to the new SAT scale.
A General Educational Development (GED) score may be submitted for consideration in the admission process in place of a high school transcript.
A transcript for coursework from grades 9-12 may be submitted for consideration in the admission process for home schooled applicants.
Transfer applicants may receive admission by submitting transcripts of previous accredited college work showing at least a 2.00 grade point average in 15 SH of transferable credit. Transfer applicants with fewer than the minimum requirements for admission may be granted academic warning or academic probation based on a review of previous academic performance and credit hours earned.
Applicants who have not been enrolled full-time in post-secondary education or have accumulated fewer than 15 SH will be evaluated on their high school and post-secondary records.
Admitted students whose final high school grade point average falls below 2.6 will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Admission status may be changed or revoked.
Conditional admission is granted to a limited number of students each semester who fall below the requirements for unconditional admission but who otherwise demonstrate the ability and motivation to adequately perform university-level work.
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The Admission Decision
The receipt of an application by the admissions office is acknowledged by letter, email, or phone call. An admission decision is considered when the file is complete with all requested information. The applicant will be notified of delays in receiving necessary information. A letter of admission or a letter of denial will be sent to the student within seven days after a decision has been made.
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