Admissions

Cohorts begin each Fall. Applications are accepted throughout the year until the cohorts are filled. To ensure your preferred cohort placement, it is recommended that you apply by April 1st.

Apply Now to LOM with Aviation Concentration

1. LOM with Aviation Concentration applicants may enroll after graduation from high school, or may  transfer credits from other schools or colleges, which includes up to 30 semester hours for aviation certificates or ratings earned through qualified Part 141 schools.*  An enrollment counselor will work with applicants to develop an individualized academic plan for degree completion. 
   1. At minimum, High School Transcripts are required to apply. However, credit (up to 30 hours) may be transferred from accredited technical, community, or four-year institutions. A portfolio that documents professional schools and training in addition to life learning experiences may be submitted to EMU faculty for evaluation and awarding of semester hour credit (up to 20 hours).
   2. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DSST (formerly Defense Activity for Nontraditional Students or DANTES) testing is also an alternative to obtain credit. 
2. Applicants must have  a high school diploma with 2.6 GPA or GED equivalency.  A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for applicants who have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours of college-level coursework.  
3. Current employment or regular volunteer role (internship, volunteer, or mentee) with an organization that enhances the learning outcomes of the program.
4. Submission of a satisfactory writing sample.
5. Admissions interview. 

* Your Private Pilot Certificate may be transferred. In order to be eligible for the reduced ATP hour minimum upon graduation, Commercial and Instrument training must be completed and transcripted at a Part 141 Collegiate Aviation Program which has been granted a letter of authorization from the FAA.

LOM with Aviation Concentration Admission Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are required for admission to the LOM with Aviation program at EMU: 

FAA Medical Certificate and English Language Proficiency
A medical certificate from an FAA approved medical doctor is required. You must make an appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to get a second class medical.  An Enrollment Counselor will share the names of qualified physicians in your area. You can also use the FAA’s Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

In addition, the FAA requires that each student be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language and be able to meet FAA Aviation English Language Proficiency. EMU at Lancaster will help facilitate this process.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. EMU will verify citizenship with an original birth certificate and a current driver’s license or a current passport. Original documents will be returned. This program is not approved for F1 Visa students. Non-US citizens must register with the TSA. This can be done online at https://www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home and takes approximately 1-2 weeks to receive final approval.