Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Northern Michigan University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Northern Michigan University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 53% of students who start college at Northern Michigan University graduate within six years.

Northern Michigan University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Northern Michigan University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northern Michigan University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northern Michigan University

When choosing a major, Northern Michigan University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northern Michigan University.

Student Designed Majors

Northern Michigan University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Northern Michigan University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Michigan University

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Does Northern Michigan University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Northern Michigan University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Northern Michigan University Have An Online Program?

✅ Northern Michigan University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northern Michigan University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Northern Michigan University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Northern Michigan University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Northern Michigan University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Northern Michigan University Require Internships?

❌ Northern Michigan University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Northern Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University Library

The main library on campus is the Lydia M. Olson Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Northern Michigan University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Northern Michigan University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Athletic Training

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Northern Michigan University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northern Michigan University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Northern Michigan University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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