The College of the Marshall Islands accepts applications for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Applicants must complete the application form and submit the other documents to be considered for admission to the college. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Admissions deadlines accordingly. To apply, applicants may use one of the following application forms:
Commencing Summer 2021, all students who reside on campus must present proof of vaccination or evidence of a medical exemption.
Admission Policy
Admission to the College of the Marshall Islands is based primarily upon evidence of the student’s ability to benefit from the educational programs of the College. In compliance with the College’s open admissions policy, procedures are put in place as guidelines. The admissions policy is established by the Board of Regents and administered by the President of the College through the Admissions Board which is a function of the Enrollment Management Committee. All records submitted by the applicants become the property of the College.
For most CMI postsecondary programs, ability to benefit is defined as having completed high school or the equivalent. For applicants under the dual enrollment policy, placement at credit level using the college placement test will be considered sufficient evidence of ability to benefit. For programs that require special skills or with specific intended employment outcomes, there may be additional requirements. Such programs include but are not necessarily limited to the Certificate of Completion in the Community Health Outreach Worker and the Certificate of
Completion in Outer Atoll Health Assistant, both of which require that participants be selected by the Ministry of Health and Human Services.
Application Requirements
All admissions applications are submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records. A complete CMI admissions requirement packet must include copies of all the following:
- A completed application form. This form should typically be completed online unless there are extenuating circumstances. Use of the paper application requires approval of the Admissions Board.
- Official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended
- High school or high school equivalent diploma.
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Social Security Card.
- Valid Government issued ID.
- Passport or birth certificate.
- Vaccination record.
- Bank account information for a bank account in the student’s name.
Applicants for a Bachelor’s degree program must provide:
- A copy of their associate degree or a letter of recommendation from the relevant department chair
In addition, international students must provide:
- Medical and Police clearance from the applicant’s home country if the applicant has not resided in the RMI for five or more years.
- Confirmation of financial resources for tuition, fees, and living expenses for one year
- The RMI student entry permit or other documents indicating eligibility to study in the country.
Applicants from countries other than the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Palau (ROP), the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, or the United States (USA) are classified as international students. International students in particular should start the process early. Six months is the recommended timeframe. International applicants who have provided all documentation required except the student visa and the RMI Social Security Card will be admitted conditionally. The letter of conditional admission should be sent together with a request for entry permit to: RMI Immigration Office, P.O Box 890, Majuro, MH 96960, Republic of the Marshall Islands
It is recommended that applicants submit:
- Health clearance form (required for students in the residence halls)
- Joint Services Transcript (for veterans who may be eligible for credit)
If the name differs on any of the required documents, evidence of a name change must be provided. The college will use the name on the applicant’s birth certificate (or, in absence of a birth certificate, passport) as the official name.
Application Deadlines
Fall semester ——————————————————————– June 30th
Spring semester —————————————————————– November 30th
Summer semester ————————————————————— April 30th
If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications can be submitted on the next business day. Late applications may be accepted on a space-available basis and if there is a reason for the delay outside the applicant’s control. Acceptance of late applications requires approval of the Admissions Board.
Conditional Admission
The Admissions Board may establish Conditional Admission after receiving a written request from the applicant. Conditional Admission applies when an application is substantially complete but some required documents have been delayed such as transcripts or bank account information. All missing documents are required to be submitted ten business days prior to the first day of New Student Orientation for that semester unless otherwise specified by the Admissions Board or if the special case of Summer Conditional Admission applies. Special consideration of Conditional Admission for summer semester may be necessary due to the overlapping of school calendars that may prevent applicants from providing transcripts or high school diplomas on time. In this case, documents must be submitted within the first week of instruction.
Deferral of Admission
Late applicants not admitted for the semester applied for will have their admission deferred to the following semester. Accepted applicants can elect to defer for up to one year without needing to reapply.
Placement
Admitted applicants in degree programs or in certificate programs that include courses that require completion of developmental English and/or math or placement into credit level must either complete the college placement test or provide an alternative placement mechanism prior to registration, with the following exceptions:
- Readmitted students who have either completed the final developmental courses or have completed a credit-level course in math and English.
- Transfer students with credit-level courses in math and English on their transcripts.
- Students who elect to start at the lowest level of developmental courses.
Programs that do not require placement include the Certificate of Completion in Community Health Outreach Worker, Certificate of Completion in Outer Atoll Health Assistant, and Certificate of Completion in Vocational Carpentry.
Current alternatives to the placement test include: placement into credit for SAT English and Math with a score of 510+, ACT English score of 18+ or a HiSet English score of 15+. Any prospective students who have graduated from any high schools within the Marshall Islands and have taken the math transition course will be placed based on their math transition scores as follows:
- 60% or above: Credit Math
- 50% or above: 90s-Level Math
- 40% or above: Math 099 or Accelerated 80s-Level Math
- 30% or above: Non-Accelerated 80s-Level Math
- Below 30%: 60s-Level Math
For more information about admissions, contact Monica Gordon, Registrar at mgordon@cmi.edu or 625-6823.
Admission Appeal
Applicants may submit appeals on admissions decisions, in writing, to the Dean of Student Services. The applicant must provide circumstances related to why they believe the decision should be changed. Additional information may be requested of the student once an appeal has been submitted/ failure of the applicant to respond to this request is grounds to deny the appeal.
The Admissions Board will consult on appeals and either may grant/deny appeals. If an appeal is rejected, the applicant will be informed by the Director of Admissions in writing and a copy of the notification will be placed in the applicant’s file.
- If an appeal is accepted, the decision, conditions, and requirements or the granted appeal will
- Have a deadline for completion (when applicable)
- Be provided to the applicant in writing
- Be documented in the application file
Readmission
Former students who have not registered for classes for three or more years are classified as inactive. Inactive students must meet all standard application requirements as listed. Re-admitted students must meet current (year of re-admittance) catalog requirements for graduation.
Former students who are seeking readmission who have completed neither English 90s nor a credit level English course are required to take the CMI Placement test in English.
Former students who are seeking readmission who have completed neither Math 90s nor a credit level Math course are required to take the CMI Placement test in Math.
Students who are seeking readmission who were previously placed in Credit level English and or Math may be considered by the Admissions Board on a case by case basis.
Transfer Students
A student who has earned college credits at another institution. Transfer students will be placed on the program sheets for their selected program(s) that are current in the semester for which they are admitted.
Admissions for Workforce Development Training and Continuing Education
This procedure applies to not-for-credit workforce development training and continuing education courses. All applications must be received by the Admissions office at least two weeks before the start of the training.
All Workforce Development Program and Continuing Education admissions applications are submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records with the assistance of the WAVES.
department. A complete admissions requirement packet must include copies of all the following:
1. A complete application form for admission
2. High school diploma if required for the program
3. RMI Social Security Card
4. Valid Government issued ID (passport/state/driver’s license
5. Letter of Support from Employer
6. Official transcripts for relevant educational requirements
Admissions Board
A subcommittee of the Enrollment Management Committee empowered to review applications. The Admissions Board is chaired by the Dean of Student Success; its voting membership shall consist of the Dean, the Registrar, and three department chairs.
