The Academic Support Program has been designed for students who have been conditionally admitted to NMU. This means your incoming High School GPA has not met the 2.25 requirement for regular admission. The goal of the program is for students to achieve academic good standing by attaining a 2.00 NMU GPA.
Students in the program will be placed into a "block schedule" upon registering for Orientation. The courses are based on your admission scores, as well as your incoming intended program. Unique to the Academic Support Program, the UN100B/Freshman Seminar instructor will also serve as the academic adviser to these students.
Sample Block (14-15 Credit Hours)
UN100B - Freshman Seminar |
2 Credit Hours |
General Elective - required as part of the Academic Support Program |
EC101 - Introduction to Economics |
4 Credit Hours |
General Education Perspective on Society |
EN109/EN109W - Intensive College Composition |
5 Credit Hours |
Must Pass with Grade of 'C' or Better. A grade of 'B' or better allows the student to skip EN111, and move to EN211.
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EN 103 - Academic Literacy & Study |
4 Credit Hours |
General Elective - required as part of the Academic Support Program |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Academic Support Program?
It is a support, services and resources program. NMU grants admission to students we believe have potential for success. Our determination of “potential” is based on information we receive during the application process. We made a determination that we may need to provide you with some extra help and/or support to ensure that you become successful in college.
Will I be successful?
That is completely up to you. Most students achieve good standing (2.0 cumulative GPA) by the end of their first semester. If you work hard, and accept our assistance, you have an excellent chance of being a successful college student. In the fall of 2022, 97% were able to return for the second semester.
What is different about being a student in the Academic Support Program?
Each student will be required to complete a composition (EN109/EN109W) and an academic literacy course (EN103) in their first semester. The "block" of courses will include Un100B/Freshman Seminar. The instructor for this course will also serve as your academic adviser. The 15-25 students within the UN100B/Freshman Seminar will also be in most, if not all courses together.
What is not different?
Each student will be enrolled in similar courses as other freshmen. You will be able to complete your degree on time and treated as a college student. Therefore, you will be accountable for your actions, have to step forward for assistance, and not receive any guarantees. Attendance and a strong work ethic are essential to being a successful college student.
How long will I be in the Academic Support Program?
One semester. Students at NMU, regardless of their admission status, must meet NMU proficiency standards. If you achieve a 2.00 GPA in your first semester, you will be in good standing. If your GPA falls below a 2.00, (but more than 0.00) you will be placed on either Academic or Warning Probation. Your cumulative NMU GPA will determine the level of probation.
What is a “block” of courses?
We place 15-25 students in the same “block” of courses. The block is dependent on your admission scores. Each block will consist of 14-15 credits. By participating in a block, it is easy for students to get to know classmates, share notes, form study groups/tutoring sessions, participate in campus activities, etc.
When will I receive my schedule? Meet with my academic adviser?
You will meet with your academic adviser at Orientation and be able to review your schedule. As you are admitted into the Academic Support Program, your schedule will not change unless you have Advanced Placement or Transfer credit coming in. We will not make you retake a course that you may already have credit for.
May I substitute courses within my block?
Typically, no. It would defeat the purpose of “blocking” students into the same courses if we started substituting. If you have credit coming into the University, we will not enroll you in a course for which you already received credit. Again, make sure to inform your adviser if you have credit coming in.
When may I take classes in my major?
Whom may I contact if I have additional questions?
Mark Dellangelo, Assistant Director – Academic and Career Advisement Center; 906-227-2971 or mdellang@nmu.edu.