Graduate Student Resources

We've assembled a list of resources on this page that may be helpful to stay connected with NMU, fund your education, explore Marquette and more.

If you were unable to find the information you were looking for, please contact us and we’ll do our best to assist you. We can be reached at 906-227-2300 or graduate@nmu.edu.

Reminder: Northern Michigan University uses a student’s NMU email account as its primary means of communicating official university business, including legally required information. As a condition of enrollment, all NMU students are required to use their assigned NMU email accounts to receive communication from the university.

Our department regularly covers topics like thesis formatting and submission, research compliance, grant funding, and how to present research. Trainings are usually 1 hour long and light refreshments are provided.

The Graduate College also organizes a research competition (Three Minute Thesis) and Celebration of Student Scholarship annually. You can find out more about each event on their respective webpages.

Celebration of Student Scholarship Page

Three Minute Thesis Page

Research Information

NMU's Career Services Office hosts a variety of skill builder workshops throughout the year where students can learn about honing resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, and more. Workshops hosted by Career Services are open to all NMU students, and last approximately one hour.

View Upcoming Skill Builders

Graduate Assistantship Openings

WeeCare Childcare Services

Library Resource Guides

Information provided by NMU librarians about citations, formatting, and so many other things!

Access to the Outdoors

The NMU Recreational Sports department can help you explore the natural environment of Marquette and the Upper Peninsula with equipment from the Outdoor Recreation Center. Rental items available include camping, boating, and snow equipment, such as sleeping bags, snowshoes, cross country skis, stand up paddleboards, and kayaks.

Registering for Graduation

If you plan to graduate at the end of the semester, you must register for graduation. Complete the Graduation, Request to Add form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. Once submitted, a degree audit will be completed to determine eligibility for graduation. The deadline for registering for graduation is the first Thursday of the semester at 5 p.m. See the Registrar's website for more information.

Graduate Student Commencement Regalia

Graduation regalia is purchased through the NMU Bookstore. For pricing details refer to the NMU Commencement website. Please note that graduate students DO NOT receive honors cords so do not buy them (everyone graduating with a masters is in the 'with honors' category). All graduate students who order commencement regalia should receive:

Black robe
Black cap
Hood that aligns with your program of study
Tassel that matches the velvet color on your hood

Graduate hoods are program specific. Refer to the list below to ensure you order the correct hood.

Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature Based Tourism - Peacock Blue
Biology (Including Integrated Biosciences and Postsecondary Biology Education) - Gold
Business (including Accounting) - Drab Tan
Education (Including: Early Education, Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Reading, Education Administration) - Light Blue
Clinical Molecular Diagnostics - Gold
Computer Science - Gold
Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts - Dark Brown
English - White
Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science & Athletic Training) - Sage Green
Mathematics - Gold
Nursing - Apricot
Psychological Sciences (Including Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis) - Gold
Public Administration - Peacock Blue
Social Work - Citron

Graduate Student Opportunities and Information

Helpful Links

College of Graduate Studies and Research Trainings