Frequently Asked Questions - NMU Housing and Residence Life

This varies depending on how much financial aid you receive.  Since financial aid is not available before the first room and board payment is due.  Each student must pay the $50 Room Reservation Fee and the $200 Advanced Payment each year with personal funds.  Financial aid will be applied first against tuition and fees.  Financial aid in excess of financial obligations will be returned to the student.

The fall semester housing contract for residence halls begins at 8 a.m. on the Thursday prior to the beginning of classes.  Students participating in an approved University function (e.g., employed at the University and must arrive early, mandatory team practice, etc.) may be granted permission to arrive early and check into their room.  If a student needs to move in early, they must contact the Housing and Residence Life Office.

Important things to consider:

• Roommates don't need to be best friends.
• Discuss expectations prior to move in.
• Roommate and Suitemate agreements are created during the first week of classes.  Expectations and boundaries are set at this time.  
• If you're unable to resolve a conflict, go to your paraprofessional. 

Laundry costs are included in the comprehensive fee you pay each semester, so there is no need to save all of your quarters, and there is not a card to re-load on a regular basis. You may do your laundry as often as you need to. You will need to provide your own detergent, which needs to be high-efficiency. Please do not use laundry detergent pods in our equipment. 

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and bathrooms. The desk has brooms, mops and vacuums for check out, but you will need to bring your own cleaning supplies. 

There are community kitchens in all of our residence halls. They are equipped with an oven, stovetop, and refrigerator. The front desk has some cooking supplies you can check out.