Out-of-State CTE Credit Policy

Students who completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework at a high school or tech center outside of Michigan may be eligible to transfer those credits to Northern Michigan University (NMU).

Eligibility Requirements

  • Admission: You must apply and be admitted to NMU.

  • Minimum Grade: You must earn a grade of B or higher in the applicable program or course.

    • Exception: Construction Trades requires a grade of B+ or higher.

  • Student-Initiated: The process must be started and followed through by the student.

Application Steps

  1. Submit Student Application: Complete the Student Application for Out-of-State CTE Credit form.

  2. Request High School Verification: Contact your high school CTE instructor, counselor, or administrator and ask them to complete the School Verification for Out-of-State CTE Credit form.

  3. Department Review: The NMU Program Coordinator for the corresponding department will review your documentation and forward it to the NMU Registrar’s Office.

  4. Credit Evaluation: You will receive notification of your credit evaluation once both forms have been submitted and reviewed.

Student Application Form School Verification Form
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