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The Dean of Students Office works to maintain 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.

Board of Trustees Student Achievement Awards

Nominations for the Board of Trustees Student Achievement Awards can be made by any student, faculty, or staff member. Pictured with Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students Chris Greer (center) are the 2017 recipients: Zachery Dykema, outstanding male graduating senior, Marlina Martinez, outstanding nontraditional student, Melanie Flaherty, outstanding student award (any class), Gwendolyn Hoenke, outstanding female graduating senior. Nomination deadline is 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2018.

Student Achievement Nomination Form

Student Commencement Speaker

Student commencement speaker applications are available here http://www.nmu.edu/dso/node/15. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Application and reference letter must be turned in at the Dean of Students Office by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Applicants will be notified of their audition time.

Behavioral Concerns

Northern Michigan University students, staff, faculty and community members can report behavioral concerns with the on-line Behavioral Concerns Form.

If your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree, then you are considered a first generation college student. Please take some time to view the <a href="http://www.nmu.edu/dso/firstgeneration">resources</a> NMU has to offer you.

Students attending at college are not the only people undergoing change. Take a look at our carefully compiled <a href="http://www.nmu.edu/dso/node/65">resources</a> to help parents transition just as seamlessly.

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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.

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Dean of Students•dso@nmu.edu•906-227-1700