Dean of Students
The Dean of Students office works daily to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all students to be a part of the NMU community. Feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns you might have so that we can help make your time at NMU be the most constructive it can be.
The Dean of Students office supports the mission of the university by maintaining a campus environment which is conducive to the recruitment, retention, personal development, and success of students. Specifically, we advocate for student rights; promote student involvement in the university's decision-making process; provide a program for new students to help them adjust to college living and learning; and offer services and programs which respond to the needs of diverse constituencies. The office also ensures the university community functions as freely as possible from disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
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If your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree, then you are considered a first generation college student. As a first generation student, we know that you will have unique experiences during your time at NMU. Some of these experiences will be challenging and/or intimidating. We've created a page of resources just for you to support you in your educational experience:
As a commuter or non-traditional student, we know that you will have questions related to your unique NMU experience. Whether you want to know about parking, how to get involved on campus, or just where to eat in between classes, we've created a page of resources just for you to support you in your educational experience:
Commuter and Non-Traditional Resources
Drop/Withdrawal Procedure
- Students wishing to drop a course, but remain enrolled in others, should contact the Student Service Center, 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221, for processing.
- No instructor signatures are required.
- See Add/Drop Procedures.
Complete Withdrawal – Fall 2026
Not Returning for a Future Semester
If you are currently enrolled and do not plan to return for a future semester, please contact the Dean of Students Office directly at dso@nmu.edu to inform us of your plans.
Withdrawing from ALL Fall 2026 Courses
If you are deciding to withdraw from ALL of your courses for the Fall 2026 semester, please complete the form below. The link will be active on the 1st day of classes –Monday, August 24, 2026, through Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, by 5pm.
The deadline to do a Complete Withdrawal (all courses) for the Fall 2026 semester:
Full Semester course - Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, by 5pm.
1st Block course – Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, by 5pm.
2nd Block course – Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, by 5pm.
If there were extenuating circumstances that led to you missing the withdrawal deadline, please reach out directly to the Dean of Students – dso@nmu.edu – and explain your reasoning.
If you have any questions regarding a withdrawal, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office.
Conduct Concern
Do you have a concern about a member of the University community? If so, please complete a conduct concern by clicking the link below.
Hazing Policy
Northern Michigan University actively seeks to promote the welfare of students by encouraging their involvement in extracurricular activities and student organizations. In keeping with this goal, the University has established a policy that prohibits hazing.
What is the CARE Team?
The CARE (Case Administration and Resource Education) Team prides itself on supporting students in their time of need, furthering NMU’s ongoing commitment to wellbeing. The CARE Team is not a disciplinary entity. Students who get referred to the CARE Team receive support, guidance, and resources.
Click below to fill out a form to connect a student in need to the CARE Team!
Religious and Spiritual Observance
Faculty, staff, and students practice a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, which enhance our campus community. NMU acknowledges that scheduling conflicts between required academic activities and religious and spiritual obligations are inevitable.
When an exam, assignment, or class conflicts with a religious or spiritual obligation, students should contact their instructors as soon as possible prior to the schedule conflict (generally a minimum of two weeks prior to the date or as specified by the instructor).
If advance notice is given by a student, faculty should work with the student to provide a reasonable accommodation to the request. The specific accommodations employed may vary from course to course depending upon factors such as the size of the class, nature of the course content, and mode of instruction. Students are not exempt from meeting course requirements or completing assignments in a timely manner as determined by the instructor. If applicable, students are responsible for making arrangements with a placement site (e.g., internship, practicum) to meet required obligations or responsibilities.
Parents
We know that even though your student is now actively enrolled and engaged at the collegiate level doesn't mean that all the questions have disappeared. It's okay to still have questions and an interest in their experience at NMU. We have created a page of resources to do just that: