Campus Safety
Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and swift to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.
Emergency Contact Information
Police and Fire
Police and Fire Emergencies Call 911
NMU Police Department
The NMU Police Department provides 24/7 safety and security services to the NMU community. Call 911 for police, fire, or EMS services.
Dispatch: 906-227-2151
Location: 100 Services Building on Sugarloaf Avenue
E-mail: psps@nmu.edu
Health
Medical Emergencies Call 911
UP Health System Emergency Services
The UP Health System Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency medical care. This ER is a verified Level II Trauma Center.
Location: 850 W. Baraga Avenue
Call: 906-225-3985
Crisis Hotline
U.P. Crisis Helpline has free and confidential help from professional counselors
Call: 906-482-4357
Text: 906-356-3337
Chat Online: dialhelp.org
Title IX
The Title IX office coordinates investigations of sexual misconduct and gender-based discrimination. The Title IX Coordinator addresses complaints against employees, applicants, and third parties. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator addresses complaints against students.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Harger Boal
Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator
906-227-2416
hboal@nmu.edu
Janet Koski
Executive Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, and Equal Opportunity Officer 105 Cohodas Building
906-227-2420
jakoski@nmu.edu
Police Department
The NMU Police Department and Safety Department provide both 24/7 emergency assistance as well as coordinated fire, safety, and crime prevention services.
Location: Services Building on Sugarloaf Avenue
Dispatch: 906-227-2151
Hours: Always Open
E-mail: psps@nmu.edu
Counseling & Consultation Services
The Counseling Center provides psychological and counseling services. The services are free to all enrolled students.
Location: Counseling & Consultation Services is located inside the WellBeing Center, which is located near The Woods residential area and Northern Lights Dining Facility.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Call: 906-227-2980
NMU Health Center
The Health Center provides comprehensive primary medical care services. The center can also guide survivors/victims to a facility that provides medical forensic exams (rape kits).
Location: The Health Center is located inside the WellBeing Center, which is located near The Woods residential area and Northern Lights Dining Facility.
Clinic Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Clinic Phone: 906-227-2355
Pharmacy Phone: (906)-227-1165
Resources for Survivors of Sexual Violence
The Women's Center
The Women’s Center offers 24-hour support for people of any gender or sexual orientation who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Location: 1310 S Front St, Marquette, MI
Call: 906-225-1346
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Anyone who knows, suspects, or receives information indicating that a child or teen has been abused or neglected, or who has other concerns about the safety of children or teens should report this information. Most Northern Michigan University employees and volunteers are mandated reporters who MUST inform the appropriate program administrator or one of the following organizations:
NMU Police Department: 906-227-2151
Michigan Department of Human Services: 855-444-3911
