Although NMU does require math competency as a graduation requirement for all bachelor's degree-seeking students, your academic history will determine whether or not you'll need to take a placement test. All students must take the online Math Placement Test unless you meet one of the following criteria: You have already earned NMU credit for MA... Continue Reading →
Whether you have prior NMU credit or are transferring college-level credit from a different institution (or many for that matter), you can receive an unofficial degree evaluation from the NMU Global Campus before you even apply. You'll receive an estimate of how many credits remain to complete your degree and how much time it's likely... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
