Welcome NMU Families and Guests!

Northern Michigan University is excited to share this time with you. We know some of you have a lot of questions, or just want to know more about the opportunities and resources available to your student during their time at NMU. 

In-Person Family/Guest Orientation

As students register for their own Orientation, they can also sign up family and guests who are interested in learning more about NMU by providing your name and email address.  There is a $50.00 registration fee for the first family member/guest and a $20.00 fee for any addition family member/guest.  

We encourage all families and guests to review our virtual (recorded) Town Hall session and our Orientation Video Playlist, both links are available below.  You can also view a "Sample Schedule" below.  *Please note, all schedules are subject to change.*

Family/Guest Town Hall (Recorded) 

Family/Guest Orientation Playlist

Orientation Video Playlist

Our virtual orientation playlist for families and guests include important information about your students' transition to college as well as information about financial aid, residence hall payments and options, health insurance, student rights and responsibilities, and more.  All family/guest orientation information is provided virtually. Check out our virtual family/guest orientation playlist of videos on NMU's YouTube channel from key departments on campus to share information, or check out our family/guest resources page by clicking on the yellow link below.

Family/Guest Resources
Parent Q&A

"This is by far the best and most comprehensive new parent/student orientation that I have been too. I felt very comfortable leaving my child at NMU. I also, after these couple days, am glad that my student has chosen NMU. Great job!"

Parent

Orientation Summer '19

During Orientation we take an anonymous survey, here are some of the comments written in by past Families/Guests:

  • "Thank you! The program exceeded my expectation and was very helpful." - Summer 2019
  • "I was initially hesitant that my son was leaving and coming so far especially when he had so many opportunities closer. After orientation, I know for certain he made the right choice. I have no doubt when my son is my age he will still be a wildcat! Thank you all so much!" - Summer 2019
  • "So glad I did this. As a commuter student 32 years ago. My parents missed an enormous amount of valuable information that I am grateful to know now.  Great program." - Summer 2019

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Contact Information

The Orientation Office is located in 3405 Hedgcock.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00

Main 906-227-1707