LiveUP
Being away from home can be scary, but having a community of friends and peers to pick you up when you fall and to be there when you need makes it a little easier. That is exactly what you'll find when "Living UP" at NMU.
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The support available to you from your new friends and the residence hall staff will help you achieve your academic goals, learn about yourself and deal effectively with the other challenges associated with being a college student.
Welcome Home
Northern Michigan University can be your home away from home. Whether you are a returning student or new to NMU, you will find that the experience of living in a residence hall community or an on-campus apartment will add significantly to your college experience.
Living on Campus
Northern Michigan University could be your home away from home. Whether you are a returning student or new to NMU, you will find that the experience of living in a residence hall community will add significantly to your college experience.
Our residence hall staff will help you achieve your academic goals, learn more about yourself, and deal effectively with the challenges associated with being a college student. You'll meet new people, build lasting friendships, and experience a positive, well-rounded community.
NMU's Housing Requirement
Northern Michigan University’s requirement for on campus residency is intended to provide students with a living environment rich with opportunities for personal growth and social development. Residence hall communities, primarily through the unique interpersonal environment and opportunities for involvement and participation, maximize opportunities for social involvement for students and it is that involvement that accounts for the contributions made toward the gains they experience.
Residence Halls
Northern provides a unique on-campus living experience through “The House Model,” which splits large residence halls of 300+ students into smaller groups of 50–60 students, called Houses. Houses offer a home-like environment, tight-knit community, stronger support, and various traditions.
On Campus Apartments
Northern Michigan University houses more than 650 members of the campus community in its well-maintained apartments and townhouses. The on-campus apartments feature one, two, and four-bedroom units.
Students have plenty of room to privately hangout if they want. Pictured above is a Single Room Shared Bath in Spooner Hall.
The Woods Complex is connected to the main dining hall, Northern Lights Dining.
There are plenty of common areas for students to hangout or find privacy.
The kitchen and dining room in our Lincoln Singles Apartments (one-bedroom units).
The Housing and Residence Life Staff is there to help, but also to have fun!
The Lodge is a great common space for all students. It's located in the Woods Complex, close to the academic mall.
Pictured above is a common area within one of the residence halls in the Woods Complex.
Our residence halls have common areas for students to gather and socialize. Many include games such as foosball or pool, along with vending machines, comfortable seating and additional amenities.
Students are encouraged to customize their rooms and get comfortable. Hang a hammock, loft your beds and create a place where you feel at home.