Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeCommencement caps and gowns
Congratulations to the graduates of 2025! Caps and gowns are now available at the NMC Bookstore (located in the Health & Science building) or shop online at bookstore.nmc.edu.
March mobile food pantry distributions
NMC will host two mobile food pantries during the month of March on Monday, March 3 and Monday, March 17. The distributions will occur from 3-5 p.m. in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. This program is specifically designed to support NMC students (and their...
Multi-factor authentication rollout
NMC will be implementing multi-factor authentication for students over the next several weeks (check your email for more information). Please update your cell phone number in the Personal Information tab in Self-Service so that you can receive a text message to verify...
March Madness basketball tournament
NMC Campus Life is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building (#16 on the campus map). This tournament is open to all current students and employees. SIGN UP HERE If you have any...
Success Story: Tower gardens notch quintuple win in first year
FEBRUARY 19, 2025 At Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute has shortened the concept of farm to table to hallway to table. The six hydroponic tower gardens that greet guests in the second floor hall on NMC’s Great Lakes...
NMC Nursing program informational sessions
Pre-nursing students are invited to attend one of the upcoming program informational sessions. Representatives from Admissions will discuss the steps to getting accepted into NMC's Nursing program. Topics include how to apply to the program, how to register for the...
Art and craft night
Campus Life, Student Life, Residence Life and Craft Club will be hosting a craft night for employees, students and their families from 3:30–6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3 at the open space in the Osterlin Building on NMC's Front Street Campus (#3 on the campus map)....
NMC Music department winter and spring events
JAZZ 4 ALL! The Jeff Haas Trio featuring Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive February 27, 6 p.m., The Alluvion, 414 E Eighth St., Traverse City NMC Jazz Big Band with the Jeff Haas Trio, Josh Wagner – Director Honor cover at the door. Read more NMC Chamber Singers - "Music of...
Campus Safety and Security
If you witness a safety or security concern, NMC wants to hear from you. Call Campus Safety and Security at (231) 995-1111 or reach out to our anonymous tip line at (231)995-1116. nmc.edu/safety
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab intro night
Join Grand Valley State University at 6 p.m. on March 10 for the kickoff of the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab to learn about the program, ask questions and see how the MVE-Lab can support your entrepreneurial journey. The event will be held at GVSU's Traverse City...
New books for February 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No by Carl Elliott Shocking cases of abusive medical research and the whistleblowers...
Explore your Major: Social work
Discover the field of Social Work! See how your Social Sciences classes and degree can help you earn a degree and career in social work! Join representatives from Ferris State University's Traverse City campus from 3–4:30 p.m.on Thursday, February 20 in room 104/105...
Career Fair prep workshops
To prepare for the Career & Majors Fair on March 6, NMC students are encouraged to attend the upcoming prep workshops and put your best foot forward for the event! Each workshop will include lunch or dinner, so please RSVP where applicable. What's Your Type?: A...
Tacos and test-taking tips workshop
Join student success coaches for from 12–1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107 to learn how to ace your exams using our excellent test-taking tips! Lunch from Taco Bell will be provided. RSVP
Lunar New Year potluck
Join the Multicultural Club for a Lunar New Year Celebration from 5:30-7 p.m. on February 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107 (#9 on the Front Street campus map). Celebrate the year of the snake with asian cuisine! Bring a dish to share or just...