Guest writer: Katie Korpi, Dir. of Career Services, NMU I meet with individuals regularly to talk with them about their unique and amazing qualities and experiences, both in work and in life. I hear stories about artistic skill, technical problem-solving, heartfelt caregiving and healthcare, and so much more. NMU students and alumni are incredible people,... Continue Reading →
Online Course Preparation Tutorial
All students enrolled in an online course with NMU for the first time are required to complete the Online Course Preparation Tutorial for Students. You'll become an expert at navigating NMU's online classroom environment, EduCat, through a series of online modules designed to help you be successful in your courses. Modules are self-paced but must... Continue Reading →
Being an Engaged Online Student
Your engagement with the university should not be minimized because you are an online student. Many Global Campus students work with staff and faculty long before they are admitted and have an opportunity to build relationships that can last beyond graduation. Below are some tips to help you engage with NMU as an online student.... Continue Reading →
Planning for Graduation
Whether you're heading into your final semester or you are just getting started, you have the same end goal - graduation. Here are some FAQs we get from students who are planning for graduation: How do I register for graduation? If you plan to graduate (certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree) at the end of... Continue Reading →
Ordering Textbooks Online
After you've registered for courses there are a few additional steps that will need to be completed prior to the first day of the semester: pay tuition bill and/or set-up a payment plan, complete the Online Course Preparation Tutorial in EduCat (required once before your first semester), and order your textbooks. Textbook Payment Options You... Continue Reading →
Online, Hybrid, or Face-to-Face? How to Identify Course Formats
Starting a course search can be overwhelming. In a previous post, we reviewed how to optimize your course search, but it is also important to know how to interpret the results you find. The Registrar's Office has created a Course Key to help break down the different elements of any given course. We frequently get... Continue Reading →
Course Date Ranges Explained
Academic calendars and deadlines are provided by the NMU Registrar’s Office to help keep students on top of what is coming up in the fall, winter, and summer semesters. Be sure to pay special attention to the date range (Example A) for each course when reviewing the results of your course search (review tips for... Continue Reading →
CAPP Degree Evaluations: How to Track Your Degree Completion Progress
Your Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning (CAPP) degree evaluation is an advising tool used by both students and advisers to evaluate completed coursework against degree requirements. It is an automated record of your progress toward degree completion. It also shows all of the requirements needed to receive the degree you're pursuing and which courses are... Continue Reading →
Course Search Optimization
As we wrap up Winter 2020 and await final grades, we want to make sure you're prepared for next semester. Registration for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 is currently open. We always recommend that students register as early as possible to ensure a seat in preferred classes. Searching for Courses with MyNMU Start at mynmu.nmu.edu.... Continue Reading →
Global Campus Tutoring Services
Having trouble in an online course? We offer several tutoring services for Global Campus students. The Olson Library provides services to support distance education courses and programs including online tutoring through the Writing Center. Most recently, we announced a partnership with TutorMe to allow instant online tutoring. TutorMe allows you to connect with a live... Continue Reading →