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Students are encouraged to request information from the admissions office and are encouraged to visit campus. A meeting with an admissions counselor is a highly recommended step in the application process. Arrangements for visits can be made through the admissions office at 540-432-4118 or at www.emu.edu/admissions.
Admissions The University Application
Any prospective student wishing to enroll at EMU for 6 or more semester hours (SH) within a given semester is required to complete 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 that high school students apply in the summer after their junior year or fall of their senior year. Applying for admission to EMU constitutes an indication of a student's desire to be a part of the EMU university community made up of students, faculty, administrators. staff members, and alumni. Admission statuses may be changed or revoked.
Test-Score Free Admissions: EMU is test-score free for US Citizens and students with at least one year of successful academic experience in the United States. See “International Student Admission Processes” for information about English test score requirements for students who do not meet this criteria. 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). Even if test scores are submitted by students who meet this criteriaqualify for test-free admissions, they do not have an impact on admission or scholarship decisions for students who meet this criteria.
Prospective First Year Students
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If a student is seeking readmission for any reason other than academic performance or academic misconduct, including suspensions for disciplinary reasons, the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students will work with the Provost Office, who, in consultation with other officials, as appropriate, will determine the student’s readiness to return. This may involve a Readmission consultation with the student and other CARE Team members. In cases where a written progress assessment from a treating health professional is required, EMU will require a release from the student to permit appropriate officials to discuss current treatment and follow-up needs with the treating health professional.
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EMU is committed to working with students who disclose suspensions or felonies through the application process while simultaneously we also work to maintaining a safe, caring, and collaborative campus environment. When a prospective student discloses a suspension or felony on their application, the EMU Admissions Committee, along with Student Life, and Campus Safety, complete is tasked with doing a holistic review assessment of relevant information in order the applicant of application materials to discern the best appropriate care for the student and EMU community. Important elements of this review may include inviting the student applicant to offer additional context for the incident/conviction and submitting documentation from other community or school officials to support holistic goals of the applicant.
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If a student discloses a non-violent suspension in which the suspension occurred five years or more older from the date of the application submission or the disclosure is interpreted as nominal, the Director of Admissions admits the student without any additional material request.
For any suspension disclosure that involves violence or the threat of violence, the Director of Admissions shares the application file with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students for Campus Safety Manager for review with the Threat Assessment Team. The Threat Assessment Team will complete its review within 7 working days of receipt, and will give the Director of Admissions a recommendation regarding admission.
If the suspension is within two years of their application, the Director of Admissions shares the application file with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students for review to assess CARE Team support.
In consultation with campus leadersthe CARE Team, VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students either approves/denies admission without more materials or makes a request of a personal statement using the prompts below. Three potential admissions decisions include: Admitted, Admitted with CARE Team support, Denied.
The Director of Admissions and the Admissions Counselor facilitate the receipt of additional information.
After review of additional information, the VP of Student Affairs/ and Dean of Students provides admissions decision decisions to the Director of Admissions. The Director of Admissions communicates this decision to the applicant.
Procedure for Application Felony Disclosure
If a student discloses any felony on their application, the the Director of Admissions shares Counselor submits the application file with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students for review with the Threat Assessment Teamfile to Admissions Committee status.
In consultation with the Threat Assessment Team, VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students either approves/denies admission without more materials or makes a request of a personal statement using the prompts below. Three potential admissions decisions include: Admitted, Admitted with CARE Team support, Denied.
The Director of Admissions and the Admissions Counselor facilitate the receipt of additional information.
After review of additional information, the VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students provides admissions decision decisions to the Director of Admissions.
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The Director of Admissions communicates this decision to the applicant.
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.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.
Admissions Decisions and Continuance of Admissions Status
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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Academic review information can be found under the Academic Policies section of the academic catalog.Credit
Part-Time Enrollment Opportunities
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.
Credit by Examination and Experience
Options for advanced placement, credit by examination and service-learning credit are described in Credit by Examination and Service-Learning Credit in the Academic and Degree Information section.
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High School Concurrent Enrollment
Students in their senior year of high school may enroll in one course per semester, with the written recommendation from their high school guidance counselor or principal. Registration for credit or audit by persons not yet at the high school senior level or by high school seniors who want to take more than one course per semester must have special approval from the vice president and a dean. Contact the university registrar's office (registrar@emu.edu) for details.
Preparation for Enrollment
The Once a student is admitted, the following steps are important in completing the admission process and preparing for enrollment:
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to apply for financial aid.
Submit the Tuition Deposit - A tuition deposit of $200 is required of new and readmitted students prior to enrollment and is credited to the student’s account. The deposit is nonrefundable after May 1 (fall enrollment) or December 1 (spring enrollment). On-campus housing assignments and course registration will not be made prior to the receipt of the tuition deposit.
Personalized Enrollment Checklist - Once the tuition deposit is paid, an automated email is sent to the student to set up their EMU account. Then, new students can access their personalized enrollment checklist in the myEMU platform: https://emu.edu/checklist
Medical Forms - The university requires new students to complete the Physical Examination Record prior to the first day of classes.
Course Registration - A first-year academic adviser will reach out to each new student directly to set up an advising appointment and help them select their courses for the fall. These appointments begin in late May and are prioritized by earliest deposit date. This advisor will be their Transitions course instructor for the fall and will be their academic advisor during their first year
Financial Assistance/Loan Applications - New and returning students who wish to be considered for financial assistance are required to complete financial assistance forms early in the calendar year prior to enrollment. Deadlines and appropriate forms are available from the financial assistance office.
Payment of First Semester Bill - Payment for each semester is due one week before classes begin. See the Tuition and Fees section for more details.
Fall Orientation and Registration - All new students are expected to participate in orientation sessions held immediately prior to the start of classes. Students are introduced to more specific details related to campus living and student life expectations. Details regarding these sessions are sent several weeks in advance. All students (including those who participated in spring registration) participate in final fall registration at the start of the school year.
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