Application Procedures

Degree Seeking Students

1. Submit a completed Application for Admission to the College of Graduate Studies. This application is for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in one of our graduate level programs.
2. Submit the $50 application fee.  Students may pay online, mail a check or money order or can pay by credit card by calling 1-800-682-9797 or 1-906-227-2300. Applicants should pay the non-refundable application processing fee unless 1) they qualify for the senior citizen tuition waiver (age 62 or older); 2) they have already attended NMU at the same degree level for which they ar applying (i.e., students pay once before the receipt of a baccalaureate degree and once after, if continuing). A waiver of the fee may be available to any applicant whose financial circumstances warrant it. To apply for a fee waiver, please provide a letter of request and reason.
3. Request the registrar of each college previously attended, with the exception of Northern Michigan University, to send official transcripts directly to the College of Graduate Studies.
4. Have other supportive papers, such as entrance examination scores, letters of recommendation or teaching certificates, as required by the specific department sent to the College of Graduate Studies.
   

Non-degree or Professional Development

The Application for Non-degree or Professional Development is for those students who wish to enroll in courses that do not result in the attainment of an advanced degree.  Non-degree admission is granted to students who are not pursuing a master's degree, but have an interest in work beyond their baccalaureate degree. Professional development admission is granted to provide opportunities at the 900-level for certified K-12 educators.

No application fee is required.