Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Central Michigan University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Siblings Weekend and Mainstage.

Does Central Michigan University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Central Michigan University.

Central Michigan University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Central Michigan University students live off campus. In 2023, 36% of undergrads at Central Michigan University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 64% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Central Michigan University. There are 4,950 spots available in on-campus housing for all 10,421 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,769 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Central Michigan University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Central Michigan University Athletics

At Central Michigan University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Central Michigan University:

Is Central Michigan University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Central Michigan University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The CMU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, CMU has the Rave Guardian -Campus Safety App.

Plan a Visit to Central Michigan University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Central Michigan University, take U.S. Highway 127 to Mount Pleasant, MI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tri-City International airport.

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