It's a great time to consider grad school

If the current job market has you stalled on achieving your career goals, graduate school may be an option to consider. NMU’s College of Graduate Studies offers more than 25 master’s programs, along with several graduate certificate programs. While the economy works to turn around over the next 24 months,  you can make yourself an even more competitive job candidate. Please call, e-mail or stop by our office to talk about how we can help you pursue your passion and get ahead. Contact Us



Essential Facts for New Graduate Students

Starting graduate school can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Click on the links below to learn about services and opportunities available to graduate students.

woman writing on chalkboard Assistantships
Immerse yourself -- and get paid. You'll gain valuable experience researching or teaching in your discipline. In addition to a stipend, most assistantships include a tuition waiver. Details are in the Graduate Assistant Handbook. Download an assistantship application.
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Get the details on any of Northern's 30 programs leading to master's degrees, specialist degrees, certificates, endorsements or certifications, offered by 10 departments. Find all of the resources for your advanced education in the Graduate Bulletin


Completing the NMU Thesis Successfully

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Thesis Guidelines

Online Thesis Submission

Recent NMU Theses


Questions?

Contact Dr. Prosen as of Jan. 5 explore your options in grad school. call 906-227-2300 or e-mail gdcoll@nmu.edu


New Partnership with CMU

Students in NMU's Ed. Specialist program will be able to seamlessly transition to Central Michigan's doctorate in education leadership. Full story.


Key Dates

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  • Jan. 12 - First day of winter 2009 classes
  • Feb. 28-March 8  - Spring Break
  • March 17 - Application Deadline for Summer 2009

Student-Faculty Scholarly Works

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Scholarly work is at the heart of a graduate education. From the physiology of rock climbing to psychopharmacology, learn about the remarkable scholarly activities of NMU graduate students. Details