Student Support Services
The mission of Student Support Services at Northern is to increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Our staff is dedicated to providing a broad base of quality services which focus on interactive, student-centered learning environment within a continuous improvement framework.
SSS Referrals
Do you know a student who may be eligible and would benefit from our services?
If you would like to refer this student to the program, please select the “Referral” button below to submit a referral form.
Tutoring for SSS Students
Student Support Services provides individualized tutoring for entry-level through senior-level coursework for SSS students. In addition, many of our tutors can provide valuable instruction in time management, note taking and test preparation skills. SSS will be offering 24/7 virtual Tutoring for SSS Students in the upcoming semester!
Peer Mentor Program
If you are an SSS Student interested in meeting with one of our Peer Mentors, check out their Bios in our Staff tab and fill out an Interest Form below to get started!
Contact Us
Set an appointment with your SSS Advisor with this link!
To contact Student Support Services, e-mail sss@nmu.edu or call 906-227-1550.
Student Support Services is located at 2101 C.B. Hedgcock with Disability Services and Veteran Services within the Dean of Students Suite
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate, students must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at NMU, have a need for support and meet at least one of the following: be from a low-income household as determined by federal guidelines, are a first generation student where neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree or have a documented disability.
Services
Student Support Services provides a wide array of services designed to support many aspects of a student's educational experience while attending NMU. Each student has an individual support plan that identifies necessary services to assist in meeting academic and personal goals.
Request Tutoring
Student Support Services provides tutoring support through a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) master certified program. Individualized tutoring is provided for 100 level entry level courses through senior-level coursework. In addition, many of our tutors can provide valuable instruction in time management, note taking and test preparation skills.
Peer Mentor Program
Student Support Services is Implementing our brand new Peer Mentor Program! SSS now has Peer Mentors with whom SSS students can have 1-on-1 meetings, attend events, do activities, further their academic skills, and work on maintaining their WellBeing Wheel!
If you are an SSS Student interested in meeting with one of our Peer Mentors, check out their Bios below and fill out an Interest Form to get started!
Referral
Do you know a student who may be eligible and would benefit from our services?
If you would like to refer this student to the program, please select the “Referral” button to the left to submit a referral form. Once the referral form is complete, we automatically provide the student with an application. Upon receiving the student’s application, we will process it and notify the student of their status.
