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.
Admission 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 complete 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 ID.
- Passport or birth certificate.
- Vaccination record.
- Bank account information for a bank account in the student’s name.
- Notarized translations of any documents in a language other than English or Marshallese.
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
Admission 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.
Placement Procedures
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.
Offers of Admission
The Admissions Board oversees the review of all applications. Each file is reviewed to determine if the applicant will benefit or will not benefit (at the time) from the educational programs available at the College. Applicants who meet the admission requirements are given offers of admission following the review of their applications. After notification of acceptance, applicants offered admission must confirm acceptance of the offer by sending a letter of agreement acknowledging admission and intent to enroll prior to the first day of New Student Orientation.
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 not 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.
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.
