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International Applicants

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.

Standard 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.

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.

Admissions Deadline

Fall semester: June 30th
Spring semester: November 30th
Summer semester: April 30th

Contact information

If you have questions or need help at any time, you may reach us at the CMI Admissions office from Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

You can also reach us by phone or email;
Phone:

  • (692) 625-6823
  • Direct line (692) 625-3291 ext: 323

Email:

  • admission@cmi.edu or
  • jcapelle@cmi.edu