Adventure Anywhere
Whether you're digging into the history of theatre, discovering a new specimen in the lab, or exploring the natural beauty that surrounds Northern's campus, when you look around, you'll see there is adventure everywhere at NMU.
You've Got To See This Place
NMU offers a variety of campus visit options to fit your needs and schedule. Meet with a faculty member from your academic program of interest, see your housing options, and talk to a current student. While you're here, don't forget to enjoy the scenery. Contact us and we'll customize a visit just for you.
Adventure In Every Season
May it be at the beach or on the mountain, in the world's largest wooden dome or learning hands-on skills in the field. When you come to NMU, you'll have the opportunity to learn and explore all year round.
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NMU is Test-Blind
NMU has permanently adopted a test-blind/test-free admission policy for all future terms. Test scores (ACT/SAT) are not required and will not be considered in admission decisions. Please see NMU's Test Blind Policy FAQ for more information.
Admission requirements differ depending on the status of the applicant (first-year student, transfer, etc.) and the level of academic program. The "apply by student type" page describe the credentials considered, the admission requirements and the application procedures for each applicant status and program level in more detail. First-year/freshman and transfer admission requirements are summarized below. Please see the NMU Bulletin for Admissions Policy information.
Academic departments may have additional requirements for admission to specific programs.
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Chat with a Current Student
Learn more about NMU from those who know it best! Our current students.
Live chat is available Monday - Thursday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Go to nmu.edu/admissions/virtual and if you see the chat with a current student icon that means our students are ready to share their NMU experience with you.
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Welcome home, future Wildcat
At NMU there is an adventure in every season. May it be at the beach or on the mountain, in the world's largest wooden dome or learning hands-on skills in the field, Northern truly delivers an incredible experience that isn't limited to a traditional lecture hall.
Our campus visit program is one of the best in the state, with 8/10 attendees rating it as "excellent." So come and see what others have been saying, and experience for yourself what it means to be a student at NMU.
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Snap a shot, boop the snoot and pound the paw at the Wildcat statue in the center of campus.
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With the friendliest students on earth and 300+ student clubs, you’re sure to find your clowder.
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Hip hoppers, Game of Throners, Pulitzer Prize winners… a steady lineup of concerts, speakers, plays and fests keeps our brains abuzz.
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Unleash your power of self-expression, and disciplined mastery, in dance and theatre.
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Gliding on the lake in a kayak, board or sailboat. Freestyling in fresh powder at Marquette Mountain. Belaying a rockface or icefall at Hogback, getting out there is what we do.
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Create a space that’s totally you in your choice of residence halls, with your ideal roommate and well-stocked mini-fridge.
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The endless buffet in Northern Lights Dining, sushi or wood-fired pizza from Temaki or the Den, a triple macchiato from Starbucks—your mind is not the only thing we feed.
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Make some noise for the hockey Wildcats in a packed Berry Events Center, or cheer on our 21 other awesome teams on the turf, court, mat, track, trails, or eSports monitors!
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Whatever you’re into, however you identify, wherever you’re from, we’re here to welcome you and support you (we even love ugly sweaters).