Students choose to take courses at the graduate level through our Extended Education department for a variety of reasons:
- Academic credit (as occasional or visiting student)
- Professional development
- Personal interest
Students are invited to take courses through our extended education department in the following areas:
- Theology and Ministry
- Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development
There are three categories of extended education:
- Auditing students
- Non-degree for credit students
- Visiting students
Applications for new extended education students are accepted anytime but course registration is open during the following dates:
- Fall and full-year courses: June 15 to August 25
- Winter courses: November 1 to December 15
- Spring/Summer courses: starting December 1
If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Smith, Associate Registrar Graduate Studies, at vsmith
Apply to Become an Extended Education Student
- Complete the online Extended Education application form (see button below).
- Once the form and any required documents (if applicable) are received, Registrar's office will inform the applicant via email regarding acceptance and registration in classes.
- The student will be sent information to access the CMU Student Portal. Use the CMU Student portal to view:
- Fee statement
- Grades
- Information from your instructor
- Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete and submit a course change form. Ceasing to attend classes or not paying for the class does not constitute an official withdrawal and may result in the student receiving a failing grade for a course. To see a list of withdrawal and refund dates, go to Withdrawal and Refund Schedule.
Extended Education – Auditing
- Auditing students will attend classes regularly. Participation in class discussion and completion of assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. A student will not receive a grade in the class.
- Admission is based on completion of a baccalaureate degree or relevant life experience.
- Official transcripts are required for first time applicants.
- Auditing Tuition and Fees:
- Regular Audit: Charged student service fees and 50% reduction of the course tuition
- Alumni Audit: Charged student service fees and 75% reduction of the course tuition
- Senior Audit: Tuition is $100.00 (Senior is 65+)
Extended Education – For Credit
This is for students who are interested in taking a few courses for credit on a part-time basis. Extended education students are not working toward a degree at CMU.
- Admission is based on completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Official transcripts are required for first time applicants.
- Registration is restricted to part-time study (<9 credit hours a semester).
- A maximum of 5 courses (15 credit hours) may be taken as an extended education student.
- After 15 credit hours, the extended education student may apply for admission to a graduate program.
- Restricted to completing only courses approved by faculty/Registrar's Office (excludes supervised ministry experience, modular courses, independent studies, etc).
- Fees will be based on one of two conditions:
- Regular: Tuition + Student Service fees
- Senior: Tuition is $150.00 (Senior is 65+)
Extended Education – Visiting Students
The visiting student application is for students who are interested in taking one or more courses at CMU and are currently completing a program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Admission based on letter of permission from home institution.
- Official transcripts are not required.
- Restricted to registering for courses listed on the letter of permission.
- Fees will be based on one of two conditions:
- Regular: tuition plus student service fees
- Senior: tuition is $150.00 (Senior is 65+)
Additional Information
Visit the South Side Reception desk:
- To get a student card (needed to access the CMU Library and other services)
- To get a parking pass (see note under financial information)
- For additional questions
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