Whole person education, for your whole life.
At CMU, education is a deeply human journey, one that integrates intellectual growth with spiritual reflection, emotional insight, and ethical action. Through intentionally designed courses that span subject areas, you will engage big questions with others, learning to think critically and live with purpose. A culture of conversation invites respectful dialogue across differences, while a commitment to peace and justice calls you to act with courage and compassion. With work-integrated learning embedded in every program, you will gain hands-on experience that give your studies an immediate, practical impact. It's an education that shapes not only what you know, but who you become, equipping you for a life of meaning, service, and leadership.
Why Study at CMU?Rigorous academics.
With an average first year class size of 25 and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, students pursue academic excellence in an environment that combines rigorous standards with strong support.
Supportive community.
CMU is where relationships come alive. Students build lifelong friendships and find mentors who care. The network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support students long after graduation.
Genuine impact.
When students graduate, they leave ready to make an impact. CMU students consistently will stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics and adaptability, and the skills to analyze complex problems and step forward with courage.
Programs of Study
Undergraduate Programs
A CMU education will set you up for success. You will graduate a mature, skilled problem-solver who can write persuasively, speak confidently, and think critically across diverse subject areas.
- Arts BA (18 majors)
- Business Administration BBA (4 majors)
- Music BMus
- Music Therapy BMT
- Science BSc (3 majors)
- Social Work BSW
- Education BEd
Graduate Programs
The common purpose that binds our graduate programs is building leaders and change-makers—in business, in the not-for-profit and government, in the community, and in the church.
Graduate StudiesBachelor of Education (After-Degree)
Start teaching sooner through a full-time, 16-month program that equips aspiring educators with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in today's diverse classrooms. With 28 weeks of practicum experience across early, middle, and high school settings, you will graduate with the hands-on preparation schools require and the confidence new teachers need to feel ready to enter the classroom.
Rooted in a vision for whole-person education, this program will prepare you not only to deliver curriculum, but to nurture curiosity, shape character, and foster belonging in every classroom you enter.
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-professional studies at CMU are designed to launch students into competitive programs like medicine, law, nursing, and veterinary science.
While you don't study these professions directly at CMU, you can complete the essential prerequisites—through degrees or courses in science, arts, and humanities—within a small, supportive academic environment.
With personalized advising and interdisciplinary learning, you will build the intellectual foundation and character needed to thrive in professional schools. Whether pursuing a full CMU degree or preparing for next steps, your will leave confident, well-prepared, and ready to serve with both skill and compassion.
CMU students consistently stand out with an exceptional track record of acceptance into competitive professional programs like medicine and law.
Pre-Professional StudiesStudent Stories
What’s Happening
Featured Events
Friesen Lectures Series | The Shifting National Identities of Mennonites in Polish/German Lands
Featuring Dr. Mark Jantzen, Professor of History at Bethel College. • 11:00 AM: Changing Old Martyrs for New in 19th-Century Prussia • 7:00 PM: So Maybe We Are All Polish?
20th Annual Social Justice Fair
Meet community organizations, learn what they do, and find opportunities to get involved.
renew | Preaching at the End of the World
A two-day conference to resource pastors and church leaders. renew 2026 will feature keynote speaker Melissa Florer-Bixler, a doctoral student in homiletics at Duke Divinity School who will address how followers of Jesus live during ecological collapse, rising authoritarianism, and global conflict.
News and Stories
2026 Friesen Lecture Series | The Shifting National Identities of Mennonites in Polish/German Lands (videos)
View DetailsTelling the story of science
"Science communication is more of a form of storytelling than a kind of data transmission," John Brubacher, Adjunct Professor of Biology, says.
Read MoreDigging In – Episode 1 - Digging In: The LINCZ Project
What is the LINCZ project? Alrika Rojas, LINCZ Learning and Research Hub Coordinator, breaks down the LINCZ acronym. Amy Martens, MCC Canada Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator, digs into some project goals.
Listen NowUpcoming Events
Lecture | Understanding Gaza in the Light of History
Join Dr. Rachad Antonius as he argues that the century-long process of dispossession of Palestinians from their land—and the resulting ethnic cleansing—explains the events in Gaza far more than any other factor. This event is free | 60 minute lecture followed by 30 minute discussion
Workshop | Tatreez Embroidery
Join us for a hands-on Palestinian tatreez workshop celebrating an embroidery tradition led by a local artist. Come learn, stitch, and connect with Palestinian culture in a welcoming and creative space. Tatreez is a traditional form of embroidery that reflects regional identity, history, and everyday life. Passed down through generations, it preserves cultural expression and resilience. There are three standalone sessions, and in each session you can expect to learn about the significance of tatreez, basic stitches, and begin your own piece to take home. If you would like to continue working on your piece in community, join us for more sessions. Tickets are $25 plus tax per class or $60 for all three. All materials will be provided.
Discover Day
Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience. Tour the campus, visit a class, meet profs and current students, learn about financial aid opportunities, enjoy a treat from folio café, and more.
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