" Graduated from EMU last year. It's a decent university with a beatiful campus. Tuitions is way more affordable than many other schools. Staff at all levels were very friendly. It took me literally less two weeks to get apply for financial aid, get registered, and start my classes.
However, before you decide to apply you must study the program you're interested in. Some programs have very little resources, and they fail big time to be up to date with technology and industry standards. I came here as a transfer student, and I was lucky that I took most of my hands-on courses at my community college. I learned from fellow students, who were in the same program at EMU, how disappointed they are because of the lack of resources and education quality. "
07 December 2017
Anynomous
" This is for the financial aid department I called to see if I needed an appointment and they said they don't take appointments they said just to come in. So I took the morning off of work drove 1.5 hours to the campus and was told they can not do anything without me filing for FASFA, Seriously! INFORMATION I NEEDED BEFORE I took off work and then drove all the way down here for nothing!!!!!!!! They need to get it together
down there!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOO TICKED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 "
17 November 2017
Anynomous
" You'll get from your education the effort you put into it. Ypsilanti is a great town. "
10 August 2017
Anynomous
" C.r.e.a.m. No care for students nor alum very uninvolved campus life too 1/10 do not recommend "
18 May 2017
Anynomous
" This college is more focused on money and appearance than they are academia. Also, transferring students are not given clear direction. The military are looked down upon by other students and extremist groups (BLM, Feminists, etc.) are given the limelight any time they wish. I have received numerous emails about how the black community deserves better representation as well as better education. Not one word about military scholars who are working full time, supporting a family, attending 12+ credit hours per semester and still maintaining Dean's list grades. The priorities of EMU are way off course. They claim to have diversity among students, which they do have, but having diversity does not mean providing equality throughout. "
04 April 2017
Anynomous
" Garbage school because of their Racism. Registration office, advisors, and representatives are rude and racists. As a minority I felt unwelcomed even though I always have a smile on and being nice to everyone. Advisors are trashy and think they are big-shots! Unprofessional to the max!
This school is garbage. They have some good professors that's it. "
03 April 2017
Anynomous
" I had an excellent experience academically. I spent most of my time at the College of Business. Also, the majority of professors I encountered were passionate and engaging.
The only complaint I have, is regarding parking. They increased the price of parking passes significantly but didn't increase the amount of parking spaces. Depending on the time of your classes you just might pay for a parking pass you can't use. "
29 January 2017
Anynomous
" Living on campus can be great depending on where you live. The First Year Center is ok. Nothing special. The buildings are quite old though and in need of serious renovations. Other options for middle years are Wise, Downing, the Towers and univeristy apartments. They each have their own merits such as proximity to class, facilities, room size and all that. The Towers is undeniably the best and most expensive of course. You get single rooms and in some cases your own bathroom if you're lucky. Finally, there is an off campus living called Penninsula place. I've never lived there nor been inside but a lot of students seem to like it. I know it offers apartment style living and you pay rent as well. Don't know much else.
Coming to crime, Ypsi isn't exactly the safest of neighborhoods. You will often get crime reports from the EMU police in your email. HOWEVER, most of the crimes occur off campus and sometimes even in Ann Arbor. Campus security is high thanks to the campus police and SEUSS (a program for helping students walk across campus at evening and night-time.) Basically, don't do anything stupid like walking or driving into the shady parts of the city at night and you should be fine.
There are many food options on campus. Most of these are in the Eateries which is in the Freshman dorms, Student Center has a bunch as well including Subway, Wendys and even Starbucks for you coffee fiends and a convenience store as well. There is also the Commons which serves various new dishes every day in an all you can eat buffet style. This was my favorite when I was a resident on campus. You can mostly always find something good to eat. Finally, there are a bunch of cafes in the various classroom buildings and the library.
For commuters, I've never really had any problem with parking. Most of the people that complain are probably those that want parking to be right next to their classroom. "
05 October 2016
Anynomous
" Great school, especially their GIS Program. Graduated in 2006. It's been 10 years since i left the school and a long overdue visit back to our great school and professors from here. "
01 October 2016
Anynomous
" Returning to college after 20 years is an intimidating experience. Some great professors have helped me get back the confidence that this is something I can do. The occasional poor teacher but overall a great place to get that degree and get into the workforce with confidence and a good education. "
01 June 2016
Anynomous
" Proud EMU alum. This is a great school. It's a beautiful campus that's not too huge, but a good size, and contained. But there are nice local businesses for students within walking distance. The campus has a great mix of historic buildings, some from the turn of the 20th Century; mid-century buildings from the time of the school's big expansion; and new and nicely renovated buildings as well. A great, diverse student body and plenty of faculty that are devoted to teaching. "
24 May 2016
Anynomous
" As an EMU Alumni...I had an amazing education and an excellent experience. It helped launch my business career into entrepreneurship. I highly recommend touring the campus and reaching out to the leadership to experience it for yourself. "
Anynomous
" Graduated from EMU last year. It's a decent university with a beatiful campus. Tuitions is way more affordable than many other schools. Staff at all levels were very friendly. It took me literally less two weeks to get apply for financial aid, get registered, and start my classes.
07 December 2017However, before you decide to apply you must study the program you're interested in. Some programs have very little resources, and they fail big time to be up to date with technology and industry standards. I came here as a transfer student, and I was lucky that I took most of my hands-on courses at my community college. I learned from fellow students, who were in the same program at EMU, how disappointed they are because of the lack of resources and education quality. "
Anynomous
" This is for the financial aid department I called to see if I needed an appointment and they said they don't take appointments they said just to come in. So I took the morning off of work drove 1.5 hours to the campus and was told they can not do anything without me filing for FASFA, Seriously! INFORMATION I NEEDED BEFORE I took off work and then drove all the way down here for nothing!!!!!!!! They need to get it together
17 November 2017down there!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOO TICKED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 "
Anynomous
" You'll get from your education the effort you put into it. Ypsilanti is a great town. "
10 August 2017Anynomous
" C.r.e.a.m. No care for students nor alum very uninvolved campus life too 1/10 do not recommend "
18 May 2017Anynomous
" This college is more focused on money and appearance than they are academia. Also, transferring students are not given clear direction. The military are looked down upon by other students and extremist groups (BLM, Feminists, etc.) are given the limelight any time they wish. I have received numerous emails about how the black community deserves better representation as well as better education. Not one word about military scholars who are working full time, supporting a family, attending 12+ credit hours per semester and still maintaining Dean's list grades. The priorities of EMU are way off course. They claim to have diversity among students, which they do have, but having diversity does not mean providing equality throughout. "
04 April 2017Anynomous
" Garbage school because of their Racism. Registration office, advisors, and representatives are rude and racists. As a minority I felt unwelcomed even though I always have a smile on and being nice to everyone. Advisors are trashy and think they are big-shots! Unprofessional to the max!
03 April 2017This school is garbage. They have some good professors that's it. "
Anynomous
" I had an excellent experience academically. I spent most of my time at the College of Business. Also, the majority of professors I encountered were passionate and engaging.
29 January 2017The only complaint I have, is regarding parking. They increased the price of parking passes significantly but didn't increase the amount of parking spaces. Depending on the time of your classes you just might pay for a parking pass you can't use. "
Anynomous
" Living on campus can be great depending on where you live. The First Year Center is ok. Nothing special. The buildings are quite old though and in need of serious renovations. Other options for middle years are Wise, Downing, the Towers and univeristy apartments. They each have their own merits such as proximity to class, facilities, room size and all that. The Towers is undeniably the best and most expensive of course. You get single rooms and in some cases your own bathroom if you're lucky. Finally, there is an off campus living called Penninsula place. I've never lived there nor been inside but a lot of students seem to like it. I know it offers apartment style living and you pay rent as well. Don't know much else.
05 October 2016Coming to crime, Ypsi isn't exactly the safest of neighborhoods. You will often get crime reports from the EMU police in your email. HOWEVER, most of the crimes occur off campus and sometimes even in Ann Arbor. Campus security is high thanks to the campus police and SEUSS (a program for helping students walk across campus at evening and night-time.) Basically, don't do anything stupid like walking or driving into the shady parts of the city at night and you should be fine.
There are many food options on campus. Most of these are in the Eateries which is in the Freshman dorms, Student Center has a bunch as well including Subway, Wendys and even Starbucks for you coffee fiends and a convenience store as well. There is also the Commons which serves various new dishes every day in an all you can eat buffet style. This was my favorite when I was a resident on campus. You can mostly always find something good to eat. Finally, there are a bunch of cafes in the various classroom buildings and the library.
For commuters, I've never really had any problem with parking. Most of the people that complain are probably those that want parking to be right next to their classroom. "
Anynomous
" Great school, especially their GIS Program. Graduated in 2006. It's been 10 years since i left the school and a long overdue visit back to our great school and professors from here. "
01 October 2016Anynomous
" Returning to college after 20 years is an intimidating experience. Some great professors have helped me get back the confidence that this is something I can do. The occasional poor teacher but overall a great place to get that degree and get into the workforce with confidence and a good education. "
01 June 2016Anynomous
" Proud EMU alum. This is a great school. It's a beautiful campus that's not too huge, but a good size, and contained. But there are nice local businesses for students within walking distance. The campus has a great mix of historic buildings, some from the turn of the 20th Century; mid-century buildings from the time of the school's big expansion; and new and nicely renovated buildings as well. A great, diverse student body and plenty of faculty that are devoted to teaching. "
24 May 2016Anynomous
" As an EMU Alumni...I had an amazing education and an excellent experience. It helped launch my business career into entrepreneurship. I highly recommend touring the campus and reaching out to the leadership to experience it for yourself. "
08 March 2016