Academic Expectations
CMU is a university that has high academic expectations of all students. We promote academics in the following ways:
Emphasis on Writing
When you study at CMU, students will encounter diverse understandings of writing and will be engaged in the practice of writing. You will be expected to write research papers as well as book reports, reviews, and/or case studies. In addition, undergraduate students will need to take either a writing intensive ('W') course or the course: ACWR-1010 Writing for Academic Purposes.
Emphasis on Analytical Skills
Strong analytical skills are required at CMU. Strong mathematical skills are essential if you are studying in the areas of business, biology, chemistry, or pre-professional programs in the health field. All students are required to complete six credit hours (two courses) in the areas of in mathematics or science.
Class Attendance
Class attendance is critical for academic success. If you miss class, your professor will notice your absence and you will miss valuable information you cannot get from your textbook.
Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement
Through course work in Biblical and Theological Studies, students gain a foundational grasp of the story, language, and content of the Christian faith. Undergraduate students are required to take 6 credit hours (two courses) in the area of Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) within their degree.
Academic Integrity
CMU has a high standard for student conduct in the classroom and in academic work. We expect that the work you complete is your own words, thoughts, and arguments. Plagiarism, cheating, impersonation, and forging are types of academic misconduct that are not acceptable at CMU. We know our students and take academic integrity seriously.
Application Fraud and Why it is Serious
- It is an act of serious academic misconduct to provide any false or misleading information (either by omission or commission) in your application.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that your application information and all supporting documentation is truthful, complete and correct. CMU reserves the right to verify any information provided as part of your application.
- If it is proven, or if the university has reasonable grounds to conclude, that any information in your application, or in any of the material submitted in support of your application, is determined to be false or misleading, or written by a third party including a recruiter, your application may be invalidated at the absolute and sole discretion of CMU.
- If you have been admitted to CMU, and then come forward with a transcript from a different university that you did not declare on your application form (intending to get transfer credit), CMU will not consider transfer credit and your status at CMU will be assessed by the Registrar's Office at the end of the semester.
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