Where will your graduate education take you?

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For Biology students, the numerous woods, lakes and streams in the Upper Peninsula become their classrooms and research locations. We also offer 100% on-line master's programs in Education and Criminal Justice if you would prefer to study from home. Explore your options for graduate education in our Graduate BulletinApply before July 1, 2013 and your $50 application fee will be waived.

Essential Facts for New Graduate Students

 

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.

 

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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 and other benefits. Learn more

Completing the NMU Thesis Successfully

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Thesis Guidelines

Online Thesis Submission

Recent NMU Theses

Check your Application Status

Use your NMU Identification Number (IN) to check your application status at any time on this page.

GRE test preparation

Summer semester - Mondays at 1 p.m. in 1207 New Science Facility. Contact Dr. Andrew Poe for information.

24th Annual Action in Education
June 17-20, 2013    

2013 Action in Education

Click on the brochure for the full course schedule and information on NMU rooms rates for this summer learning opportunity.

Registration for NMU credit is available. Apply now if you are not a current student and would like to receive NMU continuing education credit(s).

Key Dates

  • NOW -- Apply before July 1, 2013 and have your $50 application fee waived
  • July 1 -- Second summer session begins
  • July 4 -- Holiday - NMU Closed
  • July 12 -- Deadline for written projects for Summer graduation
  • Aug. 26 -- Fall semester - First day of classes
  • Sep. 2 -- Labor Day - NMU Closed
  • Oct. 11 -- Planning/conference day - no classes
  • Nov. 15 -- Deadline for written projects for Fall graduation
  • Nov. 27-Dec. 1 -- Thanksgiving recess
  • Dec. 14 -- Commencement ceremony
  • Jan. 13 -- Winter 2014 class begin
  • Jan. 20 -- Martin Luther King Day - No classes
  • Mar. 2-9 -- Spring break
  • Apr. 4 -- Deadline for written projects for Winter graduation
  • May 3 -- Commencement ceremony
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