r/centralmich

I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience at Central Michigan University. Enrolling at this institution has been one of the most regrettable decisions of my academic journey. After earning my Associate’s degree from Macomb Community College, I planned to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Central Michigan University.
Unfortunately, due to personal hardship, I was forced to withdraw from my classes within the first week of the semester.

Despite withdrawing early, I continue to be held responsible for the full balance. Even while consistently making payments through a payment plan, I continue receiving threats of collections over minor payment delays. The situation has created unnecessary stress and has affected my ability to manage other financial responsibilities, especially while trying to maintain a good credit score and prepare for homeownership.

The entire experience has caused significant financial strain and anxiety. I currently have approximately $1,328 remaining from an original balance of $2,839, and it has been frustrating trying to move forward while still dealing with the pressure surrounding this account.

Hey everyone.

I am looking for a WI class to take in the fall. What were some of the easiest WI's you guys have taken? How were the profs?

I plan to just take it online though so I don't really care to much about the profs, just the workload.

Hello all,

I am a incoming transfer student that will be starting at CMU this fall. Regarding personal circumstances I have decided to do online for at least the first year, I then plan to go in person the remaining years I have. My main concern is feeling alone/isolated, which makes sense because well duh its online but I was just wondering if there are any resources that helps with this? To the people that did online how did you guys connect with other people? Or is it a lost cost trying to connect?? Any advice or tips is appreciated!

The doctoral and masters commencement on May 8, 2026 was hands down the worst commencement I have ever experienced. There were way too many students who were talking on their phones and on facetime while the speakers were talking, and while the doctoral graduates were getting their special moment on the stage. The students next to me were literally invading my personal space, and CONSTANTLY had their hands and arms all up in my face. I've had to push this girl's arm away multiple times, and literally their little group of friends thought it was so funny. I felt like I was surrounded by a bunch of high school students instead of adults. I'm so disappointed and embarrassed to graduate from Central Michigan. I took my program completely online and was originally excited to be on campus. But my entire commencement experience was completely ruined. This kind of behavior at such a special event is completely selfish, unacceptable, and so inappropriate. It was genuinely so uncomfortable and it felt so frustrating. I thought we were all getting our masters and doctorate degrees, but clearly not. The immaturity was absolutely absurd to deal with.