Eastern Michigan University — Attraction in Ypsilanti

I've had a great time as a student here. Most of my professors have been impactful and are proud to be at EMU and Ypsilanti. The scholarships keep getting better too and EMU shows commitment to making a college degree possible for everyone. The administration is not the greatest, but they rarely affect you since they aren't who you deal with daily. I love the program that I am in, and the professors and my advisor have always been supportive. Campus is great too as it's a good midsized campus, which gives the effect that campus is huge during your first year but by your third year it'll feel so small. It is also a midsized university which gives the big/small effect as well, since during the 15 minutes between the main class times, the hallways and sidewalks are jam packed, but if you're walking around during class time, the hallways and sidewalks are completely empty. EMU and it's campus have a chill laid back vibe. The main universal complaint about EMU is the parking, but it really is not that bad. At first, I did think parking was terrible, but you really just need to learn what lots are open at what times. All the small lots that are the closest will be filled after 8am. The Science Complex lot will be filled after 9am. The parking structure will be filled after 9:30am. If you're coming to campus after those times, you really just need to head to the Green lot. I think people dislike the Green lot just because it feels like a long walk, but you can get to most buildings in at least 10 minutes. The Green lot never fills up, so there will always be a spot for you to park on campus. Also, I don't get why everyone complains about the price. Of course I think it's ridicously that a public university makes you pay to park, parking should always be free. But, EMU has one of the lowest parking fees around. I'm pretty sure the cheapest parking you can get at Wayne State is still $50 more than at EMU. And speaking of cheap parking, there is also the option to park off campus, at the athletic campus, and then you ride a free shuttle that drops you off in the heart of main campus. I did this back when it was free, and now they charge you like $20 to park there for a semester, so I just buy an actual pass now, but if you really want to save money this is a fine option, I did it for two years, and it's not bad at all since the shuttle ride is only like 10 minutes. But yeah, overall I love EMU. I've met so many cool people here and made a lot of good memories. It's disappointing how many people have a negative view of EMU, but I think it's because EMU is a commuter college, and commuter students generally do not feel that connected with the college they go to. Even though I commute, EMU has always been...

Eastern Michigan University is a great place to visit.  They also offer a wide variety of educational choices in the arena of higher education.  The campus is somewhat sprawling so it is hard to navigate for some by foot.  Their interior common areas are well kept up.  Their food cafeteria, at least the one I visited on Oakwood is well appointed.  The difficulty, however, is that during times when classes are not in session the only thing that is open is Starbucks.  That’s okay, however, it is expensive and offers a limited set of nutritional choices.  Not ideal for college students nor faculty and staff.

The grounds are well kept up in general – for example the lake is attractive and contains a fountain.  The appearance, however, because of this ‘classic’ presentation from what appears to be the 1960’s is the general exclusion of wildlife with the exception of a permanent flock of Canada Geese which have apparently abandoned the practice of migration in exchange for ice free water and free food.

When I was there last there was a large irrigation wheel left against a tree.  It appeared dangerous and was unsightly.

The last criticism I have to offer is in regards to the parking fees.  They are excessive and frequent.  As public transportation to the area is sporadic and inefficient the major mode of transport is personal car.  The parking fees are just another expense that makes it clear that some higher learning will not be provided without...

The graduation held on December 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. was a disaster.The was some lady who was reading off names of graduates who had the loudest voice I have ever heard and very annoying. Guests were holding their hands over their ears to cut of some of her loud annoying voice, while some escaped to the halls. Second some idiot closed some of the doors at the handicap entrance leaving only two doors open and people were mobbed trying to get out. When i asked why they did not open more than two doors, her reply was 'to keep people from coming back in"what ever that means. Having graduates exit at the handicap parking lot exit must have been the decision of an idiot. It only caused more jams and confusion. Furthermore there were NO parking attendance to direct cars and some one shut off the traffic light and had police take over with hand signals which only caused more confusion. All and all a almost perfect graduation was ruined. As a guest I will never return to that mess again. Certainly after as many graduation ceremonies you have held you surely could have done a better job...