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Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859. Second class postage paid at the Post Office of Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858. Postmaster: Send change of address or P.O.D. Form 3579 to Registrar’s Office, Warriner 210, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859.  \n(USPS 097-900) GENERAL CATALOG The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about CMU’s academic programs available in the 2026-27 academic year and information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available to students, and CMU staff and faculty. For updates and corrections, see the website [https://cmich.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-bulletin/updates-and-corrections-to-the](https://cmich.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-bulletin/updates-and-corrections-to-the)undergraduate-bulletin/  \nStudents are responsible for ensuring that all requirements for graduation have been met. It is expected that students will regularly discuss their plans of study with academic advisors. Central Michigan University reserves the right to modify curricula, rules, policies, fees, program requirements, and courses offered and other information contained in this Bulletin at any time, without notice. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, express or implied.  \nCover Design by Curriculum and Instructional Support. Photos by University Communications.  \nTable of Contents  \n2026-27 Undergraduate Bulletin 1  \nTable of Contents 2  \nWelcome 3  \nAdmissions 32  \nNew Student Orientation 35  \nRegistration 36  \nAcademic Planning & Support 37  \nFinancial Information 42  \nScholarships and Financial Aid 49  \nGeneral Academic Information and Policies 88  \nOptions for Earning Credit 97  \nRequirements for Graduation 104  \nSpecial Programs and Studies 106  \nDegree Requirements 116  \nBachelor of Arts (B.A.) 117  \nBachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) 118  \nBachelor of Fine Arts (B. F.A.) 119  \nBachelor of Individualized Studies (B. I.S.) 120  \nBachelor of Music (B. Mus.) 121  \nBachelor of Music Education (B. Mus. 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Dow College of Health Profes  \nsions 241  \nCommunication Sciences & Disorders 242  \nSchool of Health Sciences 245  \nPhysical Education and Sport 250  \nDepartment of Physical Therapy 253  \nSchool of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences 253  \nCollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 257  \nEnglish Language and Literature 259  \nHistory, World Languages, and Cultures 263  \nMilitary Science and Leadership 271  \nPhilosoph","cbCaiawT1OOZmZvA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiawT1OOZmZvA","pdf",9826841,516,"English","# Welcome\n# Admissions\n# New Student Orientation\n# Registration\n# Academic Planning & Support\n# Financial Information\n# Scholarships and Financial Aid\n# General Academic Information and Policies\n# Options for Earning Credit\n# Requirements for Graduation\n# Special Programs and Studies\n# Degree Requirements\n## Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)\n## Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.)\n## Bachelor of Fine Arts (B. F.A.)\n## Bachelor of Individualized Studies (B. 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