Academic Catalog

The university catalog is Northern Michigan University's online publication that outlines each program offer at NMU, including degree requirements, course descriptions, and academic standards. 

The catalog also includes a current list of faculty members and their academic credentials.

NMU publishes two university catalogs: one for undergraduate students and another for graduate students.

Past online catalogs are archived in the online catalog. Copies of past catalogs/bulletins that were printed only and are not available online are available for viewing at the NMU Library.

How to Navigate the NMU Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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  1. Navigate to the NMU Catalog.

  • You will be taken to the most current Catalog. If you need to select a different Catalog, click on the drop-down menu on the top right. 

  • Click "Previous Bulletin/Catalog Archive (Pre 2024-25)" to view Bulletin/Catalogs prior to 2024-25.

  • The following links contain an archived copy of all non-program pages from each respective bulletin.

  • Alert! Make sure to reference your current Catalog year. You are required to complete the program requirements of your Catalog year.

  • To do an overall search, use the "Catalog Search" menu at the top of the screen.

  • Click "Catalog Search" to limit your search.

  • Otherwise select from the options on the left-hand side. These links are the Catalog's table of contents.

  • To view program details, click the respective link in the table of contents, for this example "Bachelor’s Degrees".

  • Find and click on a program, for this example "Accounting Major".

  • Clicking on the Accounting Major will open up the program, starting off with program information and then program requirements.

  • Clicking on any of the courses will provide additional information about that course.

  • Information will include: the course title.

  • Information will include: when the course is offered, if the course is "Offered Other: it will provide additional information.

  • Information will include: the amount of credits, the credit-hour breakdown, and any pre or co-requisite courses.

  • Course description, and any notes if applicable.

  • If you are looking for Course information click "Course Information and Search".

  • You can filter your course results by Subject, Course Number, or Keyword/Phrase.

  • Click the filter button to filter.

  • Clicking on the results will open course details. If you do not see any results check for conflicting information and retry.

  • To view important Academic Information Click "Academic Policies & Degree Requirements".

  • Clicking on any of the links will provide you information on important academic policies and procedures.

  • If you have any questions regarding the Undergraduate Catalog please reach out to the Registrar's Office 906-227-2258 or records@nmu.edu.
     

  • For questions regarding the Graduate Catalog please reach out to the College of Graduate Studies and Research 906-227-2300 or graduate@nmu.edu.