NCLL is a volunteer organization with one person employed part time for administrative and office management tasks. We create programs and classes predominately aimed for older adults but anyone is welcome and can attend our events whether they are members or not. NCLL operates under NMU guidelines and by-laws and is overseen by the Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department of NMU.
Northern Center for Lifelong Learning
201.5 Cohodas Hall
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-227-2979
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 1pm
Email: ncll@nmu.edu
NCLL Website: nmu.edu/ncll
Monthly Meeting
We meet every second Wednesday, 10am-12pm in Room 404-A in the Cohodas Building on the NMU campus. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! Any concerns, questions, remarks, or ideas from members should be presented at this meeting.
Safety Guidelines for Outside Activities
Purpose: Identify and classify the level of fitness and ability members need to take part safely in physically active outdoor activities.
Goal: Prevent injuries and provide safe outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities will be identified by the following classification system:
Easy: Strolling pace, a few stairs, or slight inclines. Well delineated path/paved road.
Moderate: Some stairs and hills. Possible slippery rocks and tree roots.
Hard: A good physical challenge! May include steep inclines/declines, and length over 3 miles.
NOTE: Our hike leaders may not have professional medical background to provide assessments of injuries or treatment on site. Some may have medical backgrounds, but others are simply sharing their love of the outdoors. The liaisons expect anyone with a disability or chronic pain issue to self-identify prior to the event to help determine if the event is appropriate for them. The liaison will not allow any member with an injury or health issue to head back to their car alone. We will try to always have two liaisons, one available to continue with the group, and the other to go back with the person who desires to turn back. Proper outdoor footwear and trekking poles are recommended.
NMU Parking Permits Available:
NMU provides free campus parking permits for seniors. Go to the NMU Police Department in person between 8 am–4 pm, located on Sugarloaf Avenue (see campus parking map) with your license plate number and model of your vehicle.
You may contact Parking Services by phone (906) 227-1476 or email parking@nmu.edu
NMU Tuition is Waived!
Senior citizens, aged 62 or older, may receive a tuition scholarship for all NMU on campus classes. Application fees are waived! Web courses are not eligible for this program, and the tuition scholarship does not cover books or other fees. For current tuition and fees, please visit NMU Senior Citizen Scholarship.
Other Information
Program/Event Limits: Many programs and events fill quickly. It is recommended that you register early. We may limit the size of programs based on room accommodations and degree of hands-on activity and teaching.
Carpool 5-minute Wait time: If you are attending an event that specifies meeting at a parking area, the group will wait only five (5) minutes beyond the posted start time.
NCLL Events: Listings of NCLL activities, cancellations, and notifications can be found on the NCLL website, the Marquette Monthly, The Mining Journal, Facebook, and Marquette Compass.