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CMU Programs for the Military Community

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Meet your military obligations and still complete a bachelor’s degree or earn your master’s degree from an accredited university with over 35 years of experience in off-campus and online education for the military.  

Military tuition discount for active duty, guard, reserve, retired, spouses, and DoD civilian employees.

Military-friendly formats and features

  • Eight-week terms – faster degree completion
  • Year-round classes – start any time
  • Online library services and student support – convenient and quick
  • CMU is a state accredited university with 35 years experience in off-campus programs 

Professional and Personal Development

Military personnel, spouses and dependents who want to improve their skills for professional advancement or personal enrichment have many options through Central Michigan University. Some programs have military discounts and many are offered in convenient online formats.

Accredited University

CMU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – the regional accrediting agency recognized by the National Educational Association (NEA) for our area.

CMU Military News

CMU makes GI Jobs' 2012 Military-Friendly Schools List for the third year in a row

CMU Off-Campus & Online Programs Announces Recipients of U.S. Armed Forces Textbook Award.

CMU among Military Advanced Education magazine Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities 2010-2011 for the fourth consecutive year.

The National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services and MBS Direct LLC are pleased to announce the 2012 NAIMES Student Spotlight Award program. The purpose is to recognize excellent academic achievement in pursuit of civilian postsecondary education. Eligible participants are active duty personnel. The application period for the 2012 Award is April 16 – August 31, 2012. Winners will be announced on October 29, 2012. Applications must be completed on the NAIMES Student Spotlight Award form, www.naimes.org and be posted online by August 31, 2012 to be considered. Questions may be addressed to Cheri Arfsten at cheri.arfsten@ppcc.edu.