Alma College is a respected private liberal arts college located in Alma, Michigan. Founded in 1886, the college offers a comprehensive undergraduate education with a focus on the liberal arts and sciences. Alma College is known for its strong academic programs, dedicated faculty, and vibrant campus community. The college emphasizes small class sizes, close student-faculty relationships, and experiential learning opportunities. Alma College prepares students for successful careers and engaged citizenship through a combination of rigorous academics, hands-on experiences, and a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership, Alma College equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

Major Requirements
Thirty-six credits which must include:

Eight credits from ECN-111, 112, 122, or other approved 100-level course
ECN-217, 311, 312, and 317
Twelve credits of ECN at or above the 300-level
Successful completion of ECN-500 or a minimum score of 150 on the Major Field Achievement Test in Economics is required for the Department’s comprehensive evaluation. Students should schedule the MFAT for the Fall Term of their senior year. Students who fail the Fall MFAT will retake it in the Winter Term. Students who fail a second time will be given an oral comprehensive evaluation.
All 36 credits that count toward the major must be taken for letter grade. Economics courses may be taken for S/F credit but only above and beyond the 36 credits taken for letter grade for the major.
Prior approval is required for all transfer credit for any 300-level or above ECN coursework.

The Department recommends that students supplement the major with courses from other areas, including (but not limited to) Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Psychology. Students interested in Economics graduate work are strongly encouraged to take at least a year of calculus or other advanced Mathematics classes. Computer Science classes are also useful as preparation for Economics graduate work.
Minor Requirements
Twenty-four credits which must include:

Eight credits from ECN-111, 112, 122, or other approved 100-level course

Sixteen additional credits of ECN coursework (which may not be taken for S/F credit)

Departmental Honors
Honors candidates must have a minimum overall 3.3 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the Economics Department, complete ECN-500 and present that work in some forum, either internal or external.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it