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NMU Registrar's Update
Newsletter
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The Registrar's Update is a
Web-based newsletter, published each August prior to the fall
semester. It's designed to keep all students,
faculty and staff informed about new and existing programs,
policies and other information necessary to get the fall
semester off to a smooth start. This newsletter is especially
beneficial to all students new to NMU. Student Services Offices Open Saturday, Aug. 23The following offices will be open Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to provide student services prior to the beginning of the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 25.
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The
main reason that Superior Edge is sweeping across the
NMU campus is really quite simple. It offers its
participants a chance to not only get recognized for the
activities and endeavors they are active with both in
and out of the classroom, but it also helps them to
realize their potential and own self-worth.
In
each edge students participate in
enriching activities and explore the impact
the experiences have on them. An added bonus is
that each student is officially recognized with a
student enrichment transcript.
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The Dean of Students Office is
here to help you. We want to assist you with any problems or
concerns you may have. Our office is a good place to start if you
can't figure out what to do, where to go, or who to ask. There is
always someone "on duty" from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, to handle walk-ins and calls. It is our goal to make your
college experience a very fulfilling and successful one.
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NMU ID Cards
The Wildcat Express
Card is Northern Michigan University's photo
identification card. The Wildcat Express Card has
many high-tech solutions to meet daily needs including
cash handling and safe, easy
purchasing. Your
Wildcat Express Card can be used to access your meal
plan, check out library materials, print to library
laser printers, make copies around campus, access
membership privileges to recreation venues, claim
athletic tickets, record time and attendance for
employment, and establish a debit account (known as
CatCa$h) for convenient purchases at numerous campus
merchants.
To receive a Wildcat Express Card bring a picture ID
and your NMU IN to the Wildcat Express Office,
located on the first floor of the University Center,
near the NMU Bookstore.
Lost cards will be replaced for $15 and damaged
cards $10.
Wildcat Express Center
1107 University Center
Phone: 906-227-1686
e-mail: WildcatX@nmu.edu
Computer User ID and Password
Wondering how to find your (e-mail) user ID and password?
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The Superior Dome
will be the distribution site for notebook computers which are
provided to all full-time NMU students as part of tuition and fees;
part-time students pay a rental fee. This year’s Dome
distribution will be Thursday
During the week of Aug. 11, a complete TLC information package was sent to all full-time students via their NMU e-mail account or, for incoming freshmen and transfer students, via U.S. mail. The package included an assigned computer pickup/exchange time and information regarding computing services, registration and set up. Distribution times and dates for students can be found at: https://microrepair.nmu.edu/4.1.1.php To receive a computer, a student must be currently enrolled (tuition paid or tuition payment plan selected) and registered for credit-earning classes. Students must present a valid picture ID and sign a computer use agreement. If the student is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the computer use agreement. Assistance with set up and registering the computer will be available on-site. To receive help, students will need their NMU (e-mail) user ID and password. First-time students should have received a user ID and password at orientation. Students who have lost or forgotten their user ID or password can go to myuser.nmu.edu on the Web, or contact the Help Desk, helpdesk@nmu.edu, 227-2468, room 116, Learning Resource Center. The Help Desk will have a booth in the Superior Dome during distribution.
A video that
demonstrates how to set up the notebook computer and register it to
NMU's network, Students who cannot make their assigned time during the distribution will need to go to the Micro Repair Office, located in the lower level of the LRC, to pick up their computers. Micro Repair will be open from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. |
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President's WelcomeDear NMU Students, Welcome to the new students and welcome back to those of you returning.
I’m anticipating a great year at NMU and I hope you will
be an active part of what takes place
As those of you who are returning know, the first few weeks of a semester are both exciting and kind of crazy, at the same time. It helps to figure out key deadlines as early in the semester as possible. If you do get to a point where you are feeling overwhelmed, ask for help. Numerous campus services are available to you, as well as faculty and staff who care about your success and well being. This fall the NMU campus begins to actively consider what departments, programs, groups and individuals can do to help the university successfully navigate its new strategic plan, called the Road Map to 2015. To become familiar with the road map go to www.nmu.edu/roadmap2015. Once you read it, consider how you, as an NMU student, or how a group you belong to here can play a role. This year also marks the third year of the Superior Edge program (www.nmu.edu/superioredge). About 1,500 of you are working on your edges and “learning to live a life that matters” (the program’s motto) – congrats to you. That initiative will be rewarded one day. If you are not familiar with the Superior Edge program, I hope you take the time to learn more about it. The program’s most interesting characteristic is that a student designs it to fit his or her interests, schedule and career goals. It’s not something that is required to graduate, but it’s something that future employers will find impressive for those of you who are motivated to complete any or all of the four Superior Edge tracks: leadership, citizenship, diversity awareness and real-world practice. I know Northern Michigan University has a lot to offer you. I challenge you to take advantage of as many opportunities here and in the Upper Peninsula community as you can. Be a ’Cat on the prowl for a life that is inquisitive, involved, ethical and compassionate. Good luck this year. I’ll see you around campus. Les Wong, President |
In The News
NMU Uses E-Mail as a Primary Way of Communicating with Students
Every enrolled
student automatically receives a university network account that
provides access to instructional files and software, e-mail and
other resources.
Students are required to maintain this account
which will be used by the university to send time-critical
information to students. Northern Michigan University will use a
student’s NMU e-mail account as its primary means of
communicating official university business, including legally
required information. All NMU students are required to use
their assigned NMU e-mail accounts to receive communication from
the university. Failure to comply with this policy may result in
summary termination of enrollment by the Dean of Students.
Tuition and Fee Billing Statements Sent
Tuition and fee rates were set on July 18 and billing statements are available for viewing at https://ebill.nmu.edu. The due date for tuition, fees, room and board was Tuesday, Aug. 12.
To assist with questions about tuition and fees and other
university issues, the NMU Information Center recently
reopened. 
The
center is manned by a full-time staff member and NMU
students who field telephone calls made to the Student
Service Center and Financial Aid offices.
For questions about tuition and fees, financial aid or general “start of the semester” matters, call 906-227-1221.
Note: Students can access and/or pay bills on the Web at https://ebill.nmu.edu.
Graduating
in December?
Don't Miss the Deadline!
If you are planning to graduate at the end of the semester, you must register for graduation so a final degree audit can be completed to verify your eligibility. Register just the same way as you would for a class online or contact the Student Service Center [906-227-1221]. The deadline is Thursday, Aug. 28.
Every Student Needs to File a Local Address and Phone Number
Even though NMU uses e-mail as a primary way to communicate with students, the university still needs an updated address and phone number. NMU faculty and staff or classmates may try to reach student's by phone or important documents may be sent by mail.
If you have not
given the
university your local
address, information will be
sent to your permanent address. This can result in a delay in
receiving information that is time-sensitive. (See related
article,
Official
University Communications.)
You can update
your local and permanent address and phone number on the Web at
my.nmu.edu,
or stop by the
Student Service
Center,
C.B. Hedgcock,
Room 2201,
and fill out an
address
change form.
Student Service Center
C.B. Hedgcock,
Room 2201
Phone:
906-227-1221
Email: ssc@nmu.edu
Web site: www.nmu.edu/ssc
Commuter and
Non-Traditional Students
The Dean of Students Office is ready to help make your life as a commuter and/or nontraditional student a little easier. Information is available on carpooling, parking, facilities, campus safety, off-campus housing, child care providers and survival tips. Get involved and stay informed. If you have any questions or concerns, stop by the Dean of Students Office.
Dean of Students
C.B. Hedgcock,
Room 2001Phone: 906-227-1700
E-mail: dso@nmu.edu
Web site: http://dso.nmu.edu
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Human
Resources Welcomes Student Employees
The Human Resources department welcomes you to Northern
Michigan University!
On average, 1,500 to 1,800 students hold
campus jobs as work-study or regular, part-time student
employment each year.
Career Services is the place to contact for student
employment. If you plan to work on campus, our office would like
you to note the following important items:
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An I-9 form is required to be completed within three days of starting work. See Web site below for required documents http://www.formi9.com/i-9.pdf.
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You will need to complete a Federal W-4 and Michigan W-4 tax form.
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Paychecks are to be picked up in the Human Resources office (please bring photo ID).
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Sign up for Direct Deposit in Human Resources or online at http://my.nmu.edu, then go to: Student Services Tab, Academic Services, Employee Tab, Pay Information, Direct Deposit Allocation, Add New Direct Deposit.
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Pay dates – go to http://www.nmu.edu/paydates.
For additional information about our services please call or stop by our office.
Human Resources
158 Services Building
906-227-2330
Registrar's Office
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