Living On Campus
Northern Michigan University could be your home away from home. Whether you are a returning student or new to NMU, you will find that the experience of living in a residence hall community will add significantly to your college experience.
Learn more about campus life and what it means to LiveUP and BeNorthern. You can also learn about all of the opportunities you have with recreational sports through NMU's Rec Sports.
Our residence hall staff will help you achieve your academic goals, learn more about yourself, and deal effectively with the challenges associated with being a college student. You'll meet new people, build lasting friendships, and experience a positive, well-rounded community.
NMU's Housing Requirement
Northern Michigan University’s requirement for on campus residency is intended to provide students with a living environment rich with opportunities for personal growth and social development. Residence hall communities, primarily through the unique interpersonal environment and opportunities for involvement and participation, maximize opportunities for social involvement for students and it is that involvement that accounts for the contributions made toward the gains they experience.
NMU has a two year student housing requirement for undergraduate students. Learn more about NMU's housing requirement here.
Work for Housing and Residence Life!
Working with the Housing and Residence Life is a unique experience, one where you will make great friends, have a lot of fun and make a difference in the lives of others. Although we typically fill open positions for the Fall Semester at the end of the previous school year, we occasionally have some openings due to schedule changes.
Students have plenty of room to privately hangout if they want. Pictured above is a shared room in the Woods.
The Woods Complex is connected to the main dining hall, Northern Lights Dining.
There are plenty of common areas for students to hangout or find privacy. Above is the lobby of one of the Quad II residence halls.
The Woodland Apartments provide a kitchenette, pictured above.
The Housing and Residence Life Staff is there to help, but also to have fun! Pictured above is the 2019-20 staff on Plaidurday.
The Lodge is a great common space for all students. It's located in the Woods Complex, close to the academic mall.
Pictured above is a common area within one of the residence halls in the Woods Complex.
Our residence halls have common areas for students to gather and socialize. Many include games such as foosball or pool, along with vending machines, comfortable seating and additional amenities.
Students are encouraged to customize their rooms and get comfortable. Hang a hammock, loft your beds and create a place where you feel at home.