
Marquette Information
Northern is located in the city of Marquette (pop. 21,000) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The city combines a dramatic natural wonderland of shoreline, forest and hills with a vibrant cultural community, progressive education, business and healthcare. Residents are known for their can-do attitude and warm friendliness, despite the area receiving an average of 195 inches of snow each year.
- Marquette County Information (government and services)
- City of Marquette Website
- Downtown Marquette Information

Marquette Events
NMU and the Marquette area both work to create community and fun through specific events and activities! From vibrant community happenings to outdoor adventures and athletic programs, there's always something exciting to explore. Embrace the unique blend of academic and recreational life that makes Marquette an unforgettable place to live and learn.
Marquette Housing Resources
Find apartment postings:
- Post Your Housing Marquette - Facebook Group
- Marquette Rentals - Facebook Group
- The Mining Journal Classifieds
- Craigslist
Rental companies in town:
Property Management Companies:
You should be able to fill out an application and let the rental and property management companies know what you're looking for. They can then put you on a wait list if there's nothing available at the moment.
Marquette Area Utility Providers
- Cable - Spectrum
- Electric - Marquette Board of Light and Power & UPPCO
- Gas - Semco Energy
- Phone - AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, MCI
Marquette Transportation
- Commuter Student Information
- Marquette Bus Service
- NMU students ride free on fixed routes during the school year by showing their ID card
- Indian Trails Bus Service
- Sawyer International Airport
- Approximately half an hour south of NMU--airport code MQT
- Secretary of State
Local News
- The North Wind
- Student newspaper
- Radio - WNMU Public Radio 90, WUPX Student Radio
- TV - WNMU Public TV13, WLUC
Connecting with Community - NMU
- The Hub
- NMU events and student organizations
- Student Enrichment
- Associated Students of NMU
- Center for Native American Studies
- NMU Rec Sports