Central Michigan University Competency Requirements

FAQs
Why do I have a registration hold for Spring 2017?

You are not currently enrolled in your remaining competency course(s) or they were not successfully
completed with a grade of C or higher. To see which competency course(s) are remaining, please
log into Degree Progress.

What if I completed my missing class(es) at another school?

An official transcript from the other school needs to be mailed to:

Central Michigan University
Registrars Office
Warriner Hall 212
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

I am currently registered for the missing class(es) at another school, will this
take care of the hold?

Documentation showing proof of registration and payment needs to be presented to the Registrars
Office in Warriner Hall 212 before the hold is removed.

I completed MACRAO or MTA at my community college. Why do I have a hold?

MARCAO or MTA satisfies CMUs University Program (UP) requirements and may fulfill some
competency requirements.

What are Competencies & whats required?

Important skills, obtained through specific classes, that are necessary for success in future
coursework at CMU.
Six of the 9 competency courses (Freshman Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral English,
Mathematics, and 2 of 4 Writing Intensive (WI) courses) must be completed before earning 56
credits. The other 2 WI courses and 1 Quanitiative Reasoning (QR) course must be completed prior
to graduation.
A grade of C or higher must be earned in each course to fulfill competency.

How can Competencies be completed?

Freshman Composition is fulfilled by successfully completing (or transferring in the equivalent of)
ENG 101, ENG 103 & 193, ELI 198 or passing the CLEP exam
o Students must take the CLEP (College Composition Examination) in their first semester at
CMU.
Intermediate Composition is fulfilled by successfully completing (or transferring in the equivalent of)
ENG 201.
Oral English is fulfilled by successfully completing (or transferring in the equivalent of) COM 101,
TAI 170, ELI 199, TAI 302, COM 267, COM 269, or COM 357.
Mathematics is fulfilled by successfully completing (or transferring in the equivalent of) a MTH or
STA course numbered 105 or higher.
o MTH 101 (formerly MTH 055), MTH 151, 152, and 200 will not fulfill this competency
requirement.

What are the Writing Intensive (WI) requirements?

12 credits of WI-designated coursework are required and 6 credits must be completed before 56
credits.
o 6 credits must be completed in the University Program (UP).
o 6 credits can be completed within a major, minor, degree, or the UP.
WI credit cannot be transferred into CMU.
Course must be designated as a WI section to earn WI credit (example: PHL 100WI).

I know the class I need to fulfill my missing competency course(s). How do I

get the hold removed?

At your scheduled appointment time to register, contact the Registrars Office (989-774-3261 or

Warriner 212) and inform them of your competency hold. You will also need the following
information:
o Student ID number
o The eight digit section number for the class (ex: 22300000)
After registering you for this course, the hold will be removed and you may register for
other classes through CentralLinks Course Search and Registration.

I dont know what class I need to fulfill my missing competency course(s).

What do I do?

Contact Academic Advising & Assistance (989-774-7506 or Ronan 250) to schedule an

appointment with an advisor.