Central Michigan University Top Questions

For graduates i being an international student i had to get involved in 9 credit hours and classes are taught by excellent faculty.

CMU isn't really that challenging. I'm an art major and I am not challenged at all. I actually feel like I have gotten worse at art while here. I really like every professor I've ever had. They all are usually easy to get in contact with. They are also more than willing to give you any extra help. Some of my professors I will actually have conversations with after class about random stuff. They are very chill and relatable. However, I'm usually the only one in my class that is always asking the professor questions.

CMU is not at all academically challenging. Like most schools, the quality of classes depends on your major and class size. Classes in the honors program tend to be smaller and more interesting.

Some classes are small, so your professors will probably know your name in those classes. But in the larger classes, like any other university, you have to put in some effort to make your professors remember you.

CMU is unique because it's admission requirements are not very strenuous. but there are many talented and intellectual students that attend. Professors recognize that many students are here to "get a job", not to go to graduate school or advance to higher learning. However, for those students that do wish to go to graduate school, their opportunities to interact individually with professors are great. I currently am conducting a research project with a professor and it has been a great experience. She is a talented and nationally recognized professional and I have the opportunity to collaborate with her.

they have good programs but there are a lot of dumb kids here

It's pretty true that if you even make the effort, your professors will know your name and face. There are large lectures, usually for GenEds, but many of the specialized classes are small enough for personalized attention. Getting in touch with your professors (depending on who they are) is usually not hard at all, and most are willing to help you in any way they can. If you pay close enough attention, you'll get the education you're paying for.

The academics here are a joke. Every class is dumbed down, its amazing that anybody would fail out of this college. The school only cares about making money, not providing quality education. About half of the professors care about the students, and if you are lucky enough to get into one of their classes you might learn something. But a lot of the professors don't give a shit and you probably won't learn anything useful in their classes.

I think many students at Central Michigan are very competitive. We have many programs that are very competitive to get into, such as the athletic training program, where CMU only takes 15 students a semester, and the dietetics program. Many students also spend a lot of time with professors outside of class getting help. Every professor that I have had is very good with letting you know their office hours and that they are always available for your help. I think Central Michigan's academic requirements are pretty good for the UP requirements because it helps you to take other subjects so you can learn other things outside your specified area of study. The competency requirements also help students to get things in that they will need in the future such as English and Speech classes.

All of my education classes are my favorite classes. Everyone is eager to learn and participate. In the child development department we have many different opportunities for hand on experience. I really like the opportunities i have gotten at this university, i do think that the University Program courses are a little excessive.

As an Engineering Student, the program is brand new so class size is very small. We are in the process of being accredited, so under a lot of scrutiny at this time. There is a small population of students who are very intellectual, but from what I've seen, the most just go to class because they have to and are disinterested. I actually get along with most of my teachers, but don't spend much time outside class (with the exception of HON 120 -- my hardest class, but most interactive).

I started out by having a major in Heath Fitness. I soon changed it to Family Studies for a variety of reasons. One, the staff in the health department are not friendly and do not act as though they want a student to succeed. The staff in the Family Studies department are always warm, always willing to help if you ask for it.

make classes smaller, more office hours, business tutoring place iis needed

the hometown feel is great, proffessors are great.

I have never had a problem scheduling office hours with professors, I have heard other students complain about that and that their professors can't speak good English but I have never personally had a problem.

Yes I know my professor's names, however, some I wish I would have never stepped into their classroom. They don't even seem knowledgeable to even teach at the high school level. Besides that, academics are great!

high standards and lots of work

Very few of my professors know my name. My favorite class so far was business law because my professor was fair in the way he taught and graded. My least favorite class is business calculus. I study the minimum of eight hours a week.

My professor usually recognize my name (because it is one they don't see to often) but usually butcher the pronunciation. Classes are larger so interaction is minimal. Even in the smaller more focused classes no one is eager to participate. My favorite classes have been my German 101 class because it was fun, interactive and the professor used multi-media to teach. Another favorite was communication disorders because the classroom environment is more welcoming and comfortable and the matirial is very interesting.

Once you get through the 100 level classes and U.P's, the number of students in your classes drastically declines and the classroom is smaller. Most professors will know your name and be helpful if you ask for it. Class participation is moderate with the same outspoken students usually dominatig any discussion. Central's academic requirements are a bit over the top with the number of university programs, which can ditract students who know what their major is right away, from getting into their major and minor courses.