International Students
Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI on the shores of Lake Superior. Each of the 4 seasons offers a variety of outdoor activities, so when you are not in class or studying, you will have much to explore! International students love the safe community of Marquette and are always happy to call Northern their "home away from home!" Join our International Wildcat Family today!
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Join a rich community of international students from over 40 different countries! Whether you are attending our monthly Coffee Connection, adventuring around the U.P. Waterfalls, or embracing the U.P. culture, your will find community and connection. Welcome to the International Wildcat family!
ADMISSIONS
F-1 Student Visa
Students attending Northern Michigan University with the intention of seeking a degree must have a valid F-1 visa issued from NMU's International Programs Office. This includes all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students. A student must be fully admitted and have completed required immigration documentation before an F-1 visa will be issued. Learn more about the admission requirements for F-1 students.
Canadian Citizens
Northern Michigan University welcomes our neighbors to the North! Canadian citizens attending Northern Michigan University with the intention of seeking a degree must have a valid F-1 visa issued from NMU's International Programs Office. This includes all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students. A student must be fully admitted and have completed required immigration documentation before an F-1 visa will be issued. We now offer a Canadian Bridge Award to academically talented undergraduate Canadian students. Learn more at the link below!
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
All exchange semesters at Northern Michigan University begin with an official nomination from an international officer at your home university. Once your nomination has been accepted by NMU and you have received permission from your home university, you are ready to apply to one of our exchange programs. All documents must be submitted through the home university international officer. NMU will not accept documents directly from a student.
Learn more about International Student Scholarship and Academic Awards.
Application Suggested Deadlines
NMU accepts applications all year round whenever they are sent. However, we recommend the following deadlines for international students. Please be aware that it can take a long time for some parts of the application to be completed. Make sure that you have time to send all of your application documents, receive your immigration documents (I-20), apply for your visa, and prepare your travel arrangements.
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester | Summer Semester* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested Deadline | April 15 | Sept. 1 | Jan. 15 |
*Students may only start undergraduate level studies during the fall or winter semesters.
GLOBAL CAMPUS
Northern Michigan University's Global Campus
Northern Michigan University's Global Campus invites international students to study from wherever they are around the world with no additional cost! Learn more about our many online programs and apply today!
100% Online
Our goal is to meet your learning and service needs at the same high standard we do for on-campus students. Whether that means assisting you with registering for classes, helping you learn about financial aid, providing you with tutoring assistance or advising you through your program, we want you to find learning online or off-campus convenient.
NMU's Global Campus offers a variety of degree programs to choose from:
- Certificates
- Associate degrees
- Bachelor's degrees
- Master's degrees
- Doctorate degrees
RESOURCES
Current International Students
The International Programs Office is here to help our current international students will all things related to their visa, employment, life in Marquette, and academic success. Please be sure to contact the IPO with any questions regarding these resources!
Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations on being admitted to Northern Michigan University! We are excited to welcome you to Marquette and campus very soon! Please read the information about your arrival at NMU carefully. Contact the IPO with any questions!
