NMC 2102 Fall Registration Guide by Northwestern Michigan College

NMC

REGISTRATION GuIDE

FALL SEMESTER 2012

Find fall classes:

www.nmc.edu/class-search How-to: pg 10

NEW:

ALL CLASS LISTINGS! Online Only

www.nmc.edu

What’s up @ NMC pg 10-13

Find it here.

WELCOME

Contents Important Dates.................................................................... 2 NEW Students / Start Here................................................ 3 Admissions........................................................................ 3 Tuition/Fees & Financial Aid............................................. 4-5 Placement Testing & Orientation. ........................................ 5 Current Students / Registration..................................... 6-7 Registration/Add/Drop Policy. ............................................ 8 Online Learning Options........................................................ 9 News at NMC. ................................................................10-13 General Information......................................................... 14-15 Policies & Procedures.......................................................... 16 University Center............................................................. 17-18 Application for Admission............................................... 19 Campus Maps. ................................................................... 22 Main Campus Map..................................................back cover

About NMC Northwestern Michigan College provides a wide variety of learning experiences to more than 50,000 learners each year. Learners come to NMC for academic degrees, personal enrichment, organizational training and cultural activites. You can feel confident about your choice of NMC for your education. We want you to succeed and are ready to assist you. A good place to start is the Welcome Center, located in the lobby of the Health and Science Building, on main campus, www.nmc.edu/welcome or call (231) 995-1135. Northwestern Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

NMC Mission

Northwestern Michigan College provides lifelong learning opportunities to our communities.

NMC Board of Trustees

www.nmc.edu

Robert T. Brick -Chair William D. Myers -Vice-Chair Douglas S. Bishop -Secretary Susan K. Sheldon -Treasurer K. Ross Childs Cheryl Gore Follette Walter J. Hooper

NMC President

Timothy J. Nelson

NMC Directory Main Switchboard............................................ (231) 995-1000 Toll Free............................................................. (800) 748-0566 Admissions Tanis, main level, pg 3.................... (231) 995-1054 Advising Center Osterlin, main level, pg 10................995-1040 Automotive Technology Aero Park Campus............995-1300 Aviation Aero Park Campus.......................................995-1220 Bookstore West Hall, lower level, pg 10.....................995-1285 Business Beckett, off main lobby............................... 995-1169 Campus Security & Safety pg 14............................ 883-9099 Cashier Tanis, main level, with Records......................995-1085 Center for Learning Osterlin.....................................995-2134 Class/College Cancellations Daily/Weather........... 995-1100 Communications Scholars Hall, room 214................ 995-1175 Disability Support Services Osterlin.......................995-1040 Extended Educational Services UC Campus......... 995-1700 Fitness Center Rakjovich P.E..................................... 995-1379 Financial Aid Tanis, main level, pg 5..........................995-1035 Online Learning Options Osterlin, room 134............ 995-1070 General Information..................................................995-1000 Health Occupations Biederman, room 103G...........995-1235 Health Services Biederman, main level, pg 11..........995-1255 Housing East Hall, pg 11............................................995-1400 Humanities Fine Arts, main level................................995-1325 Library Osterlin, pg 11................................................995-1060 Maritime Great Lakes Campus..................................995-1202 Open Learning Aero Park Campus, (995-2245)....... 995-2098 Personal Counseling West Hall, lower level...............995-1118 Physical Education Rakjovich P.E., top level............. 995-1198 Public Transportation........................................888-Bus-Ride Records & Registration Tanis, main level.................995-1053 Science/Math Biederman, room 203G......................995-1260 Social Sciences Scholars Hall...................................995-1290 Technical Aero Park Campus.....................................995-1300 Technology Help Desk helpdesk@nmc.edu............ 995-3020 Tutorial Services Osterlin.......................................... 995-1138 Veterans Tanis, Records Office, main level.................995-1057 Welcome Center Health & Science, lobby, pg 11...... 995-1135

IMPORTANT DATES

Calendar

Current Students:

FALL SEMESTER 2012

Assigned Registration Start Times

Assigned Registration Start Times. ....................... at right, pg 6 Tuition Payment Due. ................................................. August 7 Classes Begin.......................................................... August 25 Register/Drop/Refund Information. ......................... below, pg 8 Labor Day - College Closed.........................................Sept 1-3 Faculty Professional Dev. Day. ....................................... Oct 23 (No classes day or evening)

Thanksgiving Break.................... After 5 pm Nov 21 thru Nov 25 Semester Ends. ............................................................ Dec 16 Grades Available........................................................... Dec 21 Holiday - College Closed. ......................................... Dec 24-25 Holiday - College Closed. ................. 12 noon Dec 31 thru Jan 1

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NMC students register on assigned registration start times. The first two days of registration are online only by Earned Hours. To find out your registration time and earned hours, log onto www.nmc.edu/self-service and click “Quick Link to Registration.” See page 6 for more details. FALL SEMESTER 2012

APRIL 11 / Online only

8:00 a.m............Students with 60 or more Earned Hours 12:00 noon........Students with 40 or more Earned Hours

APRIL 12 / Online only

8:00 a.m............Students with 25 or more Earned Hours 12:00 noon........Students with 12 or more Earned Hours

APRIL 13 / Online & on-campus 8:00 a.m............All students online or on-campus in

the Records & Registration Office.

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Register/Drop/Refund dates Permission to register/add after the session start date is required from Academic Areas. Some areas may not allow registration. The following dates are at www.nmc.edu/class-search when you click on the course’s CRN (Course Reference Number.)

Session

Start/End Dates

LAST DAY to Add or Change Audit to Credit

LAST DAY to Drop Without Record

LAST DAY to Change Drop With to Audit Record

FALL 15 WEEK: SEMESTER 1ST 7.5 WEEK: 2012 2ND 7.5 WEEK:

AUG 25-DEC 16

AUG 31

SEPT 4

NOV 17

SEPT 5-NOV 17 SEPT 4

AUG 25-OCT 19

AUG 30

OCT 5

AUG 31-OCT 5

AUG 30

OCT 20-DEC 16

OCT 25

DEC 1

OCT 26-DEC 1

OCT 25

Refund 100% through

• Aviation Flight Course, Service Learning Internship and Independent Study - Courses may be added until October 25, 2012. Drop dates/refunds are the same as the main 15 week session. • Outdoor Pursuits (P.E.) Courses - Add or Drop Without Record through the day session begins and Drop With Record the second day of the session. Courses will receive a 100% refund up through the day before the session starts. For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

New student enrollment DETAILS

New Students: 3 Steps to Enrollment...

1forApplication Admission Submit an application to NMC at www.nmc.edu/admissions or in the Admissions Office on the main floor of Tanis Building, main campus. See right for more details and call (231) 995-1054.

Explore your 2 payment options For financial assistance and more information, contact Tuition/Fees at (231) 995-1085 or Financial Aid Office (231) 995-1035. Do this as early as possible! See page 4 for more details.

Placement Testing & Orientation Required for new students. Placement testing helps place you in appropriate level courses. You will receive placement and orientation information by mail when admitted. Registering for classes will occur at New Student Orientation. Academic advisors will assist you in selecting the appropriate courses, scheduling and registering.

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ADMISSIONS (231) 995-1054

New and Transfer Students New and transfer students must be formally admitted to NMC prior to registration. Completing the admissions process includes submitting an application (available online at www.nmc.edu/admissions or at the Admissions Office, Tanis Building), paying the one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee, and submitting official copies of all required transcripts. Applications may also be mailed, delivered to the Admissions Office or faxed to (231) 995-1339. For online applications you must pay by credit card. Students on guest status must check with the Admissions Office before registering for classes each semester. Dual-Enrollment Students NMC provides an opportunity for high school students to dual enroll in NMC courses. Dual enrollment requires students to demonstrate college level skills as determined by either ACT scores or COMPASS placement test scores. Following pre-admission testing, high school students meet with their high school counselor or home school representative to review eligibility, select appropriate courses, and fill out the NMC Dual-Enrollment Application. High schools, depending upon MEAP scores and other considerations, may pay a portion of the tuition costs. Students are advised to see their high school counselors for details. Dual-Enrollment is on a semester-by-semester basis. A new Dual-Enrollment application must be submitted each semester of attendance at NMC as a high school student. Upon graduation from high school, students must submit a “regular” NMC application and an official high school transcript. • COMPASS Placement Test information: (231) 995-2134 • Request Dual-Enrollment application: (231) 995-1054 or see your high school counselor. • ACT test scores: Send to NMC Admissions Office. Call (231) 995-1054 to ensure receipt of scores.

Welcome Center (231) 995-1135

Information, directions, materials and campus tours are all available through NMC’s Welcome Center. Located in the lobby of Health and Science.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

New student enrollment DETAILS

TUITION/FEES & FINANCIAL AID

Fees

• Application for Admission Fee................................. $20 One-time, non-refundable processing fee.

Residency (231) 995-1049

Your tuition rate is determined by your residency during the admissions process. You may be admitted as in-district, outof-district (other Michigan counties), out-of state or international. Grand Traverse County property owners and their dependents are considered in-district and pay lower tuition because they also pay county property taxes which support NMC. (Exception: Maritime classes are based on credit hours only.) To change your residency you must obtain a petition at www.nmc.edu/records or in the Records Office.

Tuition (231) 995-1085

NMC charges general tuition rates for most classes. Some specialized classes are assessed differential tuition rates. Tuition and fees are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Visit www.nmc.edu/tuition for the most current rates.

Billing/Contact Hours

Tuition is based on contact hours with the instructor (shown in the column after “credits” in the online schedule). The tuition charge is the contact hours multiplied by your tuition rate. Fees are additional. Note: The tuition charge for Maritime classes only is based on credit hours, not contact hours.

Tuition/Fee Payment Due Dates Final payment for Fall 2012 is due August 7, 2012. Students are responsible for the payment of tuition and fees by 5 p.m. on the due date listed above. After the semester final payment date has passed, tuition is due at the time of registration.

• Facilities Fee. ..........................................$4/contact hour Provides for maintenance and upkeep of campus facilities. (Excludes Grand Traverse County residents as they currently pay the NMC millage.) • General Fee. .......................................... $11/contact hour Note: The general fee charge for maritime classes only is based on credit hours, not contact hours. • Health Fee.....................................................$24/semester The fee is paid in Fall and Spring semesters by all students taking 6 or more contact hours. • Maritime Technology Fee. ....................... $500/semester This fee is paid in Fall and Spring semesters. • Registration Fee (Non-refundable)..............$25/semester • Technology Fee.......................................$8/contact hour (Excludes Maritime, Culinary and Nursing program courses.)

How to Pay Online

Go to www.nmc.edu/selfservice to make online credit card payments or electronic check from checking/savings. Login with your NMC ID/Password and then “Quick link to Tuition/Fee Payment.” Mail

Financial Aid Students

All tuition and fees in excess of anticipated aid and/or third party authorizations are due by 5 p.m. on the payment due dates above or your enrollment may be cancelled.

Third Party Authorizations

• Class Fees Fees are charged for specific courses involving additional materials, laboratory supplies and/or network services provided by instructors. See online schedule (column “Class Fee”). For aviation flight fees, please contact the Aviation Department.

Send check payments to: Northwestern Michigan College Attention: Business Office, 1701 East Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 In person

(TIP, MET, MI Works, etc.) Third party authorizations are due in the Cashier’s Office July 17, 2012. Payment for tuition/fees not covered by a third party is due on the payment due date. Important Note: Students must always officially drop classes they do not plan on attending or they will be responsible for the cost of tuition/fees and any necessary collection costs.

Checks, cash, credit card payments may be made in person at the Cashier’s Office in the Tanis Building. Checks may also be placed in the drop box outside the Cashier’s Office.

Senior Citizen Discount

Adults 62+ who live or own property in Grand Traverse County are eligible for a discount on courses.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

New student enrollment DETAILS Billing & Collection Procedures NMC’s billing process is electronic. Students can view balances and make payments on NMC’s Self-Service under the billing menu. Periodically students are sent an eBill to their NMC email account as a reminder to go to Self-Service to pay the outstanding balance. In case of errors or questions about your bill, please contact the Cashier’s Office at (231) 995-1085 as soon as possible. By registering for classes, you agree to financial responsibility for all charges on your student account. If you should decide not to attend, it is your responsibility to drop your classes before refund deadline or you will be held responsible for payment. Collection costs, excluding attorney and litigation costs, of up to 33% may be added to your student account and will become your responsibility. Further, you understand that dropping or non-attendance of classes may affect your financial aid status, causing a reduction of financial aid.

Financial Aid (231) 995-1035 The following information is subject to change at anytime, without notice, due to changes in federal, state or institutional policies. You may be eligible for financial aid to help with your college costs. Because application procedures may take 6-8 weeks, we urge you to apply as soon as possible. Recipients must accept their financial aid online via their NMC Self Service account or financial aid will not disburse.

draw or stop attending all of your classes for a semester, you will be subject to the federal Title IV Return of Funds Policy. The withdrawal process begins when you submit the proper form to the Registration Office or will be calculated from the last date you attend classes.

PLACEMENT TESTING & ORIENTATION

Placement Testing (231) 995-2134

Assessment of reading, writing and math skills is required of all new students. The results of these tests will assist in student placement in a wide array of NMC courses. Applicants who have completed the ACT test with English and reading scores of 19 or higher are not required to take the reading or writing portion of the placement test. Students with ACT scores lower than 18 in math must take the Math COMPASS placement test. ACT math scores of 18 or above may allow students into some math courses without completing the math portion of the COMPASS test. For further information concerning the COMPASS placement test or to schedule a test session, go to www.nmc.edu/careers or call (231) 995-1041.

Orientation (231) 995-1118

New students are required to attend an Orientation session to:

NMC email is the official communication mode of the Financial Aid office. Please check your NMC email and Self Service account often.

• Register for classes • Assess your basic academic skills • Meet with an academic advisor or counselor • Acquaint yourself with campus

Recipients: Financial aid will be paid based on the number of credits for which you are enrolled on the date aid is finalized (freeze aid date). Adding courses after that date will not change your financial aid.

Attendance at an early Orientation session will provide you the best selection of classes. Once admitted to NMC, you will receive details regarding these sessions.

After charges are deducted, any financial aid balance will be mailed to your permanent address or sent EFT to your bank account approximately the sixth week of the semester. Required books and supplies may be charged at the NMC Bookstore, provided funds are available from your financial aid award after tuition and fees have been deducted for that respective semester. Bookstore financial aid charges can be made 3 weeks prior to the beginning of any semester up until the day before the census date. Your attendance is important! Dropping or non-attendance of classes may affect your financial aid status causing an adjustment to your aid and may also cause you to be placed on financial aid warning or aid suspension. If you totally with5

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

CURRENT STUDENT REGISTRATION

Students register at assigned start times

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APRIL 11 / Online only

8:00 a.m............ Students with 60 or more Earned Hours 12:00 noon........ Students with 40 or more Earned Hours

APRIL 12 / Online only

8:00 a.m............ Students with 25 or more Earned Hours 12:00 noon........ Students with 12 or more Earned Hours

APRIL 13 / Online & on-campus 8:00 a.m............ All students online or on-campus in

the Records & Registration Office.

Notes: • Earned Hours include NMC credits, and evaluated transfer credits, but exclude any credits for develop mental courses or courses with a 0.0, I, W, AU grade. • Visit www.nmc.edu/register to get familiarized with Self-Service login procedures before registration begins. • Advisor or probation holds may be removed by a coun selor/advisor before registration begins. Get more infor mation at the Registration Office or Advising Center. • Online registration is 24 hours per day. Register online until the day before the course session begins. • You can register anytime after your designated period. • For in person registration: Current/Readmit students go to the Records Office. New/Transfer students begin in the Admissions Office.

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Registration (231) 995-1049 Prior to Registration: All outstanding debts (tuition, library, housing, etc.) or other “holds” must be cleared. Students are responsible for observing prerequisites and restrictions. Searchable Schedule Go to www.nmc.edu/class-search for an up to date listing of course availability for each semester. What is a Session? A session is the number of weeks a course meets. For fall and spring the main session is 15 weeks long. There are also shorter sessions offered every semester. Courses may begin on Monday - Sunday in each of these sessions. The drop/ add/refund dates are based on the start date of the session, not the first date of the course. The session start date is noted by each course in the schedule. Cancelled or Changed Classes NMC reserves the right to permanently cancel classes or change the schedule when necessary. Students enrolled in cancelled/changed classes may add another class or receive a 100% refund. Go to www.nmc.edu/closings for daily or weather-related class/college cancellations. See page 14 for more information.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

CURRENT STUDENT REGISTRATION Prerequisite Checking Automated prerequisite checking is activated for various courses. (Example: all math courses.) To register, you will need to have already passed the prerequisite course, be enrolled in the prerequisite course (in-progress), have transferred in the direct equivalent course, or have an appropriate test score on the COMPASS placement test (for English and math courses). If the “in-progress” course is not passed (received a 0.0, W, U, I, FA, AU, IP) at the end of the semester, the student will be dropped from the pre-enrolled course(s). Repeating a Course If you are repeating a course that you have previously taken at NMC, be sure to mark the “Repeat” box with an “R” on your Enrollment Form. When registering or adding on the web, complete your transactions and then contact the Records Office at (231) 995-1049 and let them know about the repeat. The online system does not have an option to indicate repeats. Most courses at NMC may be repeated a maximum of two times. For Financial Aid purposes, classes that are repeated may not be counted in total number of credits taken for the semester if the prior class can be counted toward graduation.

Auditing a Course Students may register to attend a class without receiving academic credit or a grade. Check the audit box on the Enrollment Form or do so when registering online. Go to www.nmc.edu/records and select “Important Dates” for the last day to change to an audit for each session. Audited classes are not eligible for Financial Aid. Late Registration/Add New Students also see “Admissions” on page 3. If the course is open and the session it is in has begun, permission to register/add late is required from the Academic Area. Some Academic Areas may not allow late registration. Online registration/adding will only occur through the day before the session begins. Once the session has begun, you must register in the Records and Registration Office. See “Registration/Add/Drop,” page 8, for information or go to: www.nmc.edu/records and select “Important Dates” to view dates of sessions. Students may register until October 25, 2012 for the following courses: • Aviation Flight Courses • Independent Study and Service Learning Internships

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For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

CURRENT STUDENT REGISTRATION Registration/Add/Drop Policy

You can register/add most courses without the instructor’s signature through the day before the session begins. Exceptions are listed below under “Late Registration/Add.” The number of weeks in a session and their start dates are noted by each course in the listing of classes that follows. Registration for more than 21 credits/semester needs advisor approval. Drop Policy Courses may be dropped online or in the Records and Registration Office. When dropping your classes you may also mail or fax (231) 995-1956, a signed letter to the Records Office. The date the letter is received is the official date of the withdrawal. Courses may be dropped without record during the add period in each session. The course will not appear on your transcript. From the end of the add period up to approximately the last 25% of the session is the drop with record period. You will receive a “W” grade on your transcript. The instructor’s signature is not required to drop a course. If you officially drop/withdraw after the refund period, you are responsible for full payment of tuition and fees. Courses dropped receive the appropriate refund for the date dropped; courses added are assessed at full rate. Financial aid recipients will be subject to the Federal Return of Funds Policy. Visit www.nmc.edu/financialaid or contact the Financial Aid Office for more information, (231) 995-1035.

Refund Policy Refunds for courses dropped are based on the number of weeks in the session the course is offered. You will receive a 100% refund for any course dropped by the day before the session starts. Sessions that are 1 day to 6.5 weeks will receive no refund once the session has begun. Sessions that are 7-15 weeks will receive a 100% refund until the end of the session add period with no refunds thereafter. The $25 registration fee is non-refundable. If a credit/debit card is used to pay a bill, then financial aid and tuition refunds will be refunded back to the credit/debit card that was used to pay the bill. Note: You may arrange for direct deposit of your refund. Log-in to your Self-Service account with your NMC ID and password and click on “Student Billing & Refund” menu. Exceptions Courses that are an exception to the Add/Drop/Refund Policy include: • Independent Study • Service Learning • Aviation Flight • Applied Music-Private Lessons • Outdoor Pursuit For a list of current Add/Drop/Refund dates, go to www.nmc.edu/records and select the appropriate semester.

LAST DAY to Add or Change Audit to Credit

LAST DAY to Drop Without Record

LAST DAY to Change Drop With to Audit Record

Refund 100% through

Session

Start/End Dates

FALL 15 WEEK: SEMESTER 1ST 7.5 WEEK: 2012 2ND 7.5 WEEK:

AUG 25-DEC 16

AUG 31

SEPT 4

NOV 17

SEPT 5-NOV 17 SEPT 4

AUG 25-OCT 19

AUG 30

OCT 5

AUG 31-OCT 5

AUG 30

OCT 20-DEC 16

OCT 25

DEC 1

OCT 26-DEC 1

OCT 25

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS

Online Learning Options (231) 995-1070 www.nmc.edu/online NMC supports online learning in many ways. We offer courses that are online, either fully or in-part, and many oncampus courses are augmented with online activities. Online learning “classrooms” are accessed at elearning.nmc.edu through NMC’s e-Learning (Moodle) system.

NMC Offers Complete Programs Online:

Take Moodle mobile! You can open Moodle sites in your mobile web browser, or download one of the following native apps for your specific device: Mobile Apps • MoodleTouch (aka mTouch) for iOS, created

by Ali OzGur • mPage for iOS and Android (work in progress), created by Mass Media HK • Mbot for Android, created by Code Guild • The official Mobile app for iPhone, created by Moodle HQ • Droodle, an Android client for the Moodle 2.1 platform

Degree Programs

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -Intended for full- time ADN students. Lab and clinical courses require on-site attendance • Business Administration AAS (Associate in Applied Science Degree) • Criminal Justice ASA (Associate in Science and Arts) • ASA (Associate in Science and Arts Degree) - Depend ing upon the transfer college requirements, many or all required courses can be taken online • AGS (Associate in General Studies) Certificate Programs

• Computer Studies - Office Applications Specialist • General Studies Certificate • Science and Arts Certificate

Need help?

Visit www.nmc.edu/online for details on any online degree or certificate program, or contact an NMC counselor or program adviser. Can’t find a program or course at NMC?

Visit the Michigan Community College Association Virtual Learning Collaborative at vcampus.mccvlc.org

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For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

Class listings online only

Step 1: Before april 11, view classes in the searchable schedule. • www.nmc.edu/class-search • Select “Fall 2012” and click submit

Step 2: Class schedule Listings

What’s up @ NMC

New for fall:

• Select subject, delivery method, start times and other criteria • Click “Class Search”

starting april 11, register, t add or drop classes by logging into self-service. • www.nmc.edu/self-service • Select “Quick link to registration” • Choose a semester

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

What’s up @ NMC

New degree:

Engineering Technology

u NMC will offer a new degree in Engineering Technology this fall, preparing students for well-paying technical careers in four sub-specialty fields.

The two-year associate degree program will offer all students a broad base of science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. Students would also choose one of four area of specialization: environmental testing technology, photonics (laser) technology, marine technology or electronics engineering technology.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, environmental testing offers the greatest job growth, projected at 30 percent by 2018. Photonics is projected to grow by 10 percent, and the other fields 5 percent each. Median salaries in Michigan and the U.S. are above $57,000. More info: www.nmc.edu/technical

Your one-stop online shop for all the links you’ll use most at NMC. From www.nmc.edu/myNMC you can: • Log in to your NMC e-mail, the source of official college communications • Log in to your NMC self-service account to register for classes, pay tuition, check grades and other important stuff • Log in to Moodle, NMC’s online course management system • Read student news • Check for class cancellations • Search for classes • Get information on transferring, financial aid and more • Access the help desk • View the student activities calendar • Find student groups to join

Summer registration u Get more than just a tan this summer... There’s still time to register for Summer Semester classes. Main session begins May 12.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

Sunday, May 20

The annual NMC Barbecue remains a popular “picnic under the pines” since 1956, featuring many displays and activities for all ages. The barbecue menu includes: • Buffalo steakette or hot dog • Potato salad • Cole slaw • Baked beans • Carrot & celery sticks • Ice cream • Beverage

Let’s all do the Barbecue! Here are just a few of the features to look forward to on May 20: • Fifth Barbecue raffle for a full-tuition prize to NMC! • Free admission to the Dennos Museum Center • Live entertainment • Orchid Society display • Children’s games & activities • Student pottery sale • Cake walk • Cotton candy & popcorn • Classroom & lab displays • Greenhouse plant sale • Chip, the faux buffalo • See the Sun through a telescope

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Save the date:

Tickets:

$6 in advance (save $2) • General tickets • Tickets for your business • To support your local school or special NMC projects Buy at www.nmc.edu/bbq or call for more information, (231) 995-1020.

Need help? Find it here. q The Advising Center

q Personal Counseling

Looking for academic or career direction? Look no further than the Advising Center in the Osterlin Building. Advisors are available to help with:

Stressed out by college or life in general? Talking to someone might help. Licensed professional counselors provide confidential short-term counseling as well as referral services to assist students with resolution of issues and crises that may impact academic performance or personal well-being.

• Academic advising: Be sure you take the right course at the right time to stay on track with your program. • Career advising: Career exploration to resume-writing, interview preparation, a variety of services are available. • Transfer advising: Planning to complete your degree at another institution? Make a smooth transfer.

Contact us: www.nmc.edu/advising or (231) 995-1040 For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

What’s up @ NMC

P O T IVE F

... reasons to complete your degree at NMC:

1 3 You’ve started… we’ll help you finish. Find out more: www.nmc.edu/complete

The more you learn, the more you earn. • High school gradutes will earn $1.3 million in a lifetime • An associate’s degree holder will earn $1.7 million • Transfer from NMC and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree and you’ll earn $2.3 million

Community college students who transfer to a four-year school will, on average, post a higher GPA at that school than their university classmates who started there

Almost half of all enrolled college students (8 million) are attending community colleges. Community colleges aren’t just a viable form of education; they’re a vital form of education.

Since 1985, more than half of all community college graduates are women. They are also the fastest growing segment of the workforce. Coincidence?

The average age of an NMC student is twenty-eight. Community colleges are a fit for students of any age.

Plan ahead to graduate Students completing their degree or certificate at the end of the fall semester should submit an Application for a Degree or Certificate during the current spring or summer 2012 semester. Applications are available at www.nmc.edu/records (click Graduation) or in the Records and Registration Office. Applying for a degree ensures you will know what you need to complete your final semester. After your application is submitted, an audit will be completed and the results emailed to your NMC email account. Be sure to look for it there!

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For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

GENERAL information Advising Center (231) 995-1040 Located in Osterlin, main floor

NMC’s Advising Center provides services to all students including: • Academic advising • Career decision making and assessment • Transfer information and advising • Help with job search skills, resumé writing, interviewing techniques Jobs are listed at www.nmc.edu/careers and in the office.

Bookstore (231) 995-1285 www.nmc.edu/bookstore Located in West Hall, lower floor

Open Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. except where noted below: Aug. 20-23...………………………...…8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 24 (Fri.)……………………..........8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25 (Sat.)...…………….….…….....9:00 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27-30………………….......……...7:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 31……………………………..…..8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Check-cashing Policy

Accepted when you provide one of the following: driver’s license, state ID, current semester NMC student ID card.

Computing Services

All computer services for students at NMC are subject to an Acceptable Use Policy. Go to www.nmc.edu/policies and view policy (D-506-06). NMC ID and Password

An NMC ID and password are created upon admission and mailed to the student. Visit www.nmc.edu/help-desk or call Technology Help Desk (231) 995-3020 for more information. Email

Upon admission, students will be assigned an e-mail account from NMC that will be the source of most official college communications. Visit www.nmc.edu/help-desk for more information. View your NMC email account often. NMC Self-Service

NMC Self-Service allows students to register/add/drop courses, view grades and transcripts, pay for classes, accept financial aid, and more online. Visit www.nmc.edu/selfservice for more information. NMC eLearning (Moodle)

Many courses, whether online or not, have an online course presence, go to http://elearning.nmc.edu to view. Visit www.nmc.edu/online for more information about online and other flexible learning options. On-Campus Computer Access

Bookstore Refund Policy

Refunds will be given through the second week of the semester only. Refund restrictions apply to shorter session classes. You must provide the original bookstore receipt. You are entitled to a full refund if your merchandise is in the same condition as purchased, if it is during the official refund period, and: • Your class is cancelled or • You officially drop your class, or • You officially withdraw from college.

Students can access on-campus computers in the following locations: Beckett Building, room 204; Center for Learning, Osterlin Building; Library Research Area, Osterlin Building; Parsons-Stulen Building, room 206; and Zonta Library, University Center. Library Research Databases

A 10% restocking fee (subject to change) will be charged for books returned for any other reason than listed above.

The library databases are a large variety of popular magazines and scholarly journals (current and back issues) the library subscribes to and makes available (at no cost) to students, faculty and staff online. Visit www.nmc.edu/library for more information.

Class/College Cancellations

Grades

(231) 995-1100

NMC’s 24-hour telephone information service announces class cancellations for the day and weather-related college closings. You may also check campus monitors or online at www.nmc.edu/closings for information. The decision to close the college is communicated to 15 local radio and television stations by 6 a.m. Evening class cancellations are announced by 3 p.m.

At the end of the semester, all grades will be available online through Self-Service. (They will not be mailed.) Grades may be entered by instructors after the session that the course is in has ended. Grade alerts may also be viewed here. To view your grades, go to: www.nmc.edu/selfservice, login in with NMC ID and password and go to the Student Records menu.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

GENERAL information Graduation (231) 995-1048

An application for graduation must be submitted to the Record/Registration Office to receive a degree/certificate. Submit your application 6 weeks prior to the semester of graduation. This allows time for an audit to be completed and for you to adjust your schedule if needed. It is your responsibility to monitor progress in meeting degree requirements. If you need assistance, consult with your faculty advisor or a counselor. To participate in commencement, late applications will be accepted until March 23, 2013. Commencement Ceremony: May 4, 2013

Students graduating at the end of Fall 2011, Spring or Summer 2012 are encouraged to participate. If you wish to have your name published in the commencement program, submit your application for graduation by March 23, 2013. Contact the Bookstore the first week in February to order your cap and gown.

Health Services (231) 995-1255

Biederman, Room 106 Health services hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. during fall and spring semester (closed summer semester). The clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner, registered nurse and medical assistant. Physician services are available by appointment. Services include counseling, gynecological exams, health education, routine lab tests, student insurance information and application, treatment of illness and injury.

Housing (231) 995-1400

NMC has a residence hall that offers an opportunity to live in a supportive community environment. NMC requires firstyear students from outside the five-county service area, under the age of 20 and not living with their parent or legal guardian, to live on campus. NMC also has a family apartment complex. Visit www.nmc.edu/housing for more information about the residence hall, apartments, and current costs.

Parking (231) 995-1135

All lots (except Pine Lot and the gated portion of Aspen Lot, near the museum) are open weekdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fall and Spring Semesters) to vehicles with a valid NMC parking permit. Metered spaces in most lots are available for general public. No permit is required after 6 p.m., weekends or summer semester. Student, temporary guest and emergency permits are available at the Welcome Center (Health & Science), Registration/Cashier, Admissions Office (Tanis), Career Employment Services (Osterlin Library), Housing Office (East Hall), and Upward Bound (West Hall). For additional or replacement permits, present your valid driver’s license and current vehicle registration at the Registration/Cashier’s Office. Parking is enforced by the City of Traverse City.

Personal Counseling (231) 995-1118

Located in the Student Life Office (lower level, West Hall), NMC counselors provide services and referrals to all students, including: • Family and relationship issues • Substance abuse • Depression • Crisis intervention • Stress and anger management

Student Life (231) 995-1118

Meet new friends and learn something new through the many diverse student groups and activities sponsored by the Student Life office. Visit www.nmc.edu/student-services to see the many ways Student Life can enhance your NMC experience.

Welcome Center (231) 995-1135

Information, directions, materials and campus tours are all available through NMC’s Welcome Center. Located in the lobby of Health and Science.

Library (231) 995-1060 Fall Semester 2012

Monday-Thursday............................................ 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday............................................................... 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday........................................................12 noon-4 p.m. Sunday.....................................................................3-8 p.m. Extended Weekend Hours: Saturday: December 1 & 8...........................12 noon-6 p.m. Sunday: December 2 & 9................................3 p.m.-6 p.m.

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Academic Policies

consent. Release of Information Forms are available in the Records and Registration Office. Direct inquiries to: Registrar, Records Office, Tanis Building, (231) 995-1058.

Available at www.nmc.edu/policies

Non-Discrimination Policy

Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation, or private service on the basis of age, color, disability, handicap, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or weight. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. Direct inquiries regarding compliance to: Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Tanis Building, (231) 995-1039.

Sexual Harassment Policy

It is the policy of Northwestern Michigan College, consistent with its efforts to foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the College community, that sexual harassment of students and employees at NMC is unacceptable and impermissible conduct will not be tolerated. Direct grievances to: Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Tanis Building, (231) 995-1039.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Northwestern Michigan College recognizes the student’s right, as an adult member of society, to respect, consideration and to the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly and association. The College further recognizes the student’s right within the institution to the freedom of inquiry, and to the reasonable use of services and facilities of the College which are intended for his/her education. This information is available online at www.nmc.edu/policies, in the NMC Catalog (Admissions Office), NMC Student Rights and Responsibilities Book (Admissions Office), Residence Hall/Apt. Handbook (Housing Office), and the GLMA Rules and Regulations Governing Cadet Discipline (Maritime Academy). Direct inquiries regarding due process to: Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Tanis Building, (231) 995-1039.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

Northwestern Michigan College maintains appropriate student records in an accurate, secure and confidential manner. NMC complies with the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.” Most information may not be released on a student to an outside party without the student’s written

Drug Free Environment

Northwestern Michigan College strives to provide a drugfree workplace and learning environment for students, faculty and staff. NMC intends to comply with the provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.

Campus Safety Report A. Report Procedures: To report criminal actions,

emergencies, or suspicious situations, call: Emergencies.............................................................. 911 Campus Security. .............................. (231) 883-9099

Emergency outdoor phones are identified by a blue light and can be used to make on-campus calls. For emergency calls; press red button, state your location and situation. B. Access to Campus Facilities: All campus buildings

are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday unless there is a need beyond this time, and at various times on weekends. Residence halls are open from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight every day. Residents have keys and guests are required to register with the residence hall staff after midnight. All guests must be escorted by the resident they are visiting. C. Authority of Institutional Security Personnel:

NMC Campus Security have the authority to confront the individuals related to an incident, require identification, and contact the Traverse City Police Department. During the academic year, security personnel are on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Summer hours vary. Officers keep a daily record of activities and all incidents are promptly reported to the Campus Security Coordinator. D. Information Programs: Security information avail-

ability: NMC’s campus community may access security and crime prevention information at www.nmc.edu/security. This site includes the annual campus security and safety report and annual safety report. Click on “reports” and then “campus safety and security report.” A link to this report will also be e-mailed to students. Paper copies are available upon request. The Michigan State Police provide a list of registered sex offenders at www.michigan.gov/msp, select “Michigan Sex Offender Registry.”

Crime Occurrence Statistics Available at www.nmc.edu/safety

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

UNIVERSITY CENTER PROGRAMS

Start here. Stay here.

Complete your degree without leaving northern Michigan! NMC’s nine four-year university partners, at the University Center, offer more than 50 degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines (listed here). The UC campus is headquartered on the Boardman Lake in Traverse City, providing programming at conveniently scheduled times to accommodate working students. UC graduates receive their degree from the university in which they enroll, and pay the tuition costs of that institution. Contact the UC to learn more.

■ Central Michigan University

■ Davenport University

■ Ferris State University

Contact: Judith Nemitz 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 101 (231) 995-1756, (231) 995-1758 fax traverse.city@cmich.edu

Contact: Katherine Baxter 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 104 (231) 995-1740 or (800) 894-0883 (231) 995-1743 fax katherine.baxter@davenport.edu

Contact: Debbra Curtiss 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 100 (231) 995-1734 or (866) 857-1954 (231) 995-1736 fax FerrisNorth@ferris.edu

Bachelor’s Programs

• Business Administration (BBA) • Accountancy - Applied Business • Business Administration Master’s Programs - Business Prof. Studies - Aviation • Administration, with - Human Resource Management - Management concentrations in: - Management - Maritime - General - Marketing - Professional Track - Human Resources • Computer Information Systems Master’s Program - Leadership • Computer Information Technology • Strategic Management (MBA) - Public • Hotel Management • Humanities • Information Security and ■ Eastern Michigan • Reading and Literacy (K-12) Intelligence University • School Principalship • Nursing Contact: Jacqui Frensley • Secondary Teacher Education Doctoral Program 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 98 • Social Work • Doctor of Education (EdD) (231) 995-1750 or (877) 368-8289 Post-Bachelor’s Programs (231) 995-1751 fax Certificate & Endorsements • 18-Hour Planned Programs traverse.city@emich.edu • Recertification/Endorsement • Endorsement: Secondary - Early Childhood (ZS) Graduate Certificate Program • Endorsement: Special Education - Elementary Education • Historic Preservation • Post-B.A. Teacher Certification, Endorsement (K-6) Secondary - Reading (BT) - Reading Specialist (BR) Master’s Programs • Driver’s Education • Career & Technical Education • Specialist in Education (EdS) • Education-Curriculum and Instruction - Educational Leadership - Special Education, LD - Subject Area • Elementary Education

Certificate Programs

For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

• Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics • Human Resource Management • International Business • Marketing

UNIVERSITY CENTER PROGRAMS

■ Grand Valley State University

■ Lawrence Technological University

■ Western Michigan University

Contact: Sue Wierzbicki 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 102 (231) 995-1785 or (888) 922-1785 (231) 995-1786 fax nminfo@gvsu.edu

Contact: Maria Elshaw 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 99 (231) 995-1725 or (877) LTU-8866 (231) 995-1723 fax melshaw@ltu.edu

Contact: Kim Stevens 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 201 (231) 995-1846, (231) 995-1789 fax kim.stevens@wmich.edu

Bachelor’s Programs

Master’s Program

• Language Arts/Elementary Education • Liberal Studies • Secondary Education • Social Studies/Elementary Education

• Business Administration (MBA)

• Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health & School)

Master’s Programs

Contact: L. Andrew Norman 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 203 (231) 995-1719 (231) 995-2183 fax normanl@msu.edu

• Education - Elementary Education - Instruction & Curriculum - Early Childhood (ZS) - Special Education (CI) • Occupational Therapy (Online) • Social Work Certificates, Endorsements & Planned Programs

• Early Childhood (ZS) • Elementary Education • Environmental Studies (Minor) • 18-Hour Planned Programs • Special Education: Cognitively Impaired (CI) • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Elementary • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Secondary

Graduate Certificate

• Nonprofit Management and Leadership

■ Michigan State University

Master’s Program

Graduate Certificate Programs

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SPADA) • Holistic Health Care

Program / Certificate

• Applied Plant Science (NMC AAS/ ASA Degree and MSU Certificate) - Commercial Horticulture Operations - Commercial Turfgrass Operations - Landscape Horticulture - Viticulture

■ Spring Arbor University Contact: Jill Niemi 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 200 (231) 995-1761 or (800) 968-0011 (231) 995-1763 fax jniemi@arbor.edu Bachelor’s Programs

• Family Life Education • Organizational Management • Nursing

2200 Dendrinos Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 (888) NMC-UCTC (662-8282) (231) 995-1777 www.nmc.edu/uc

Master’s Program

• Management For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

application codes & transcript requirements APPLICATION CODES & TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS Table A - PROGRAM CODES

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) Occupational Specialty Programs

Associate in Science and Arts Degree (ASA)

(Transfer Options - Satisfies MACRAO Agreement) 733 Accounting 711 Art 702 Biology 734 Business Administration 727 Chemistry 722 Child Development 704 Communications 706 Criminal Justice 708 Education 709 Engineering 710 English (Literature, Creative Writing) **** Freshwater Studies 591 Global Policy & Sustainability 592 Economy & Society 593 Science & Technology 726 Geography 730 History 712 Liberal Arts/Science 715 Mathematics 731 Modern Languages - American Sign Language, Spanish, French **** Performing Arts 707 Theater, Dance 716 Music 729 Philosophy/Religion 717 Physical Sciences Astronomy, Geology, Environmental Science 725 Political Science 718 Pre-Law 713 Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary 724 Psychology 723 Social Work 720 Sociology 728 Visual Communications (Comm. Art)

Table B - CAREER PATHWAY CODES

Career Certificate Programs

003 Administrative Support Specialist **** Automotive 031 Electrical and Drivability Specialist 001 Master Automotive Technician 032 Under Car Specialist 034 Hybrid Tech Specialist 027 CAD/CAM Drafter - Mechanical 028 CAD/CAM Trainee - Mechanical 002 Child Development 020 Clerical Support **** Computer Information Technology 033 Infrastructure Specialist I 030 Infrastructure Specialist II 024 Infrastructure Specialist III 035 Office Application Specialist 006 Support Specialist 039 Web Developer I 040 Web Developer II 041 Web Developer III **** Construction Technology 061 Carpentry Technology 062 Electrical Technology 063 Facilities Maintenance 064 HVAC/R Technology 065 Renewable Energy Technology - Electrical 066 Renewable Energy Technology - HVAC 067 Plumbing Technology 029 Culinary Arts 070 Dental Assistant 079 Engineering 051 Entrepreneurship I 052 Entrepreneurship II 010 Practical Nursing 016 Welding Technology

103 Accounting **** Applied Plant Science 580 Viticulture 581 Fruit Production 582 Landscape & Nursery 583 Turf Grass Management 560 Automotive Service Technology 562 Aviation - Flight Technology **** Business Administration 122 Computer Applications 151 Entrepreneur 105 General 115 Management 107 Marketing 555 Advanced Manufacturing **** Computer Information Technology 106 General 108 Developer 125 Infrastructure 109 Culinary Arts 300 Dental Assistant **** Great Lakes Maritime Please call (231) 995-1200 or visit www.nmc.edu/maritime 352 Law Enforcement 584 Manufacturing Technology 655 Renewable Energy Technology - Electrical 656 Renewable Energy Technology - HVAC 573 Technical Management Administration **** Visual Communications (Commercial Art) 251 Creative Management in Art Direction 351 Visual Communications 302 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 740 Associate in General Studies (AGS)

1 Arts & Communications 2 Business, Management, Marketing & Tech. 3 Health Sciences

Other

955 NMC Postgrad/University Center 954 Not Pursuing A Degree At NMC **** Nursing Preparation 950 Pre-Associate Degree Nursing 951 Pre-Practical Nursing 000 Deciding - Note: Financial Aid applicants may not choose “Deciding.”

4 Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Tech. 5 Natural Sciences & Agriscience 6 Human Services

Table C - HIGH SCHOOL CODES

230035 230260 230285 230430 230450 230550 231340 231350 231385 231440 231570

Alba High School Bellaire High School Benzie High School Buckley High School Cadillac High School Central Lake High School Elk Rapids High School Ellsworth High School Evart High School Forest Area High School Frankfort High School

232420 233583 232086 232190 232215 232235 232241 231645 232320 232510 232385

Table D - COLLEGE CODES

002234 002235 002236 002237 002238 002239 004673 002240 030666 002241 007617 002243 002246 002247 002266 002249 002251 004702 002253 004692

Adrian College Albion College Alma College Alpena Community College Andrews University Aquinas College Baker College Bay De Noc Community College Bay Mills Community College Calvin College Carnegie Institute Central Michigan University Cleary College Concordia College Cornerstone University Davenport University Delta College Detroit Business Institute Detroit College of Business Dorsey School of Business

002259 002260 002263 002264 002265 002267 002268 002269 006770 002270 002273 010627 002274 002275 006949 002276 007618 002262 007171 002277

Glen Lake High School Grand Traverse Academy Interlochen Arts Academy Kalkaska High School Kingsley High School Lake City High School Leelanau Peninsula School Leelanau School Leland High School McBain High School Mancelona High School

232415 232445 232560 232515 232830 233605 233145 233580 232240 233535 233586

Manton High School Marion High School Mesick High School N. Mich. Christian-McBain Northport School Pine River School Reed City High School St. Francis High School Saint Mary’s High School-Lk Leelanau Suttons Bay High School Traverse City Christian High School

233585 233589 233587 233588 001201 000702 000990 001214

Traverse City Central High School Traverse City Prep Academy Traverse City West High School Traverse City High School Home School Other Michigan Out-Of-State Charter School

Eastern Michigan University Ferris State University Glen Oaks Community College Gogebic Community College Grace Bible College Grand Rapids Community College Grand Valley State University Great Lakes Christian College Great Lakes College Henry Ford Community College Hope College ITT Technical Institute Jackson Community College Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kellogg Community College Kendall College Kettering University Kirtland Community College Lake Michigan College

002293 002278 002279 008906 002282 002290 002292 006768 002294 002295 002261 002297 002299 002301 002302 004072 002304 002307 002308 002311

Lake Superior State University Lansing Community College Lawrence Institute of Technology Macomb Community College Madonna University Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Mid Michigan Community College Monroe County Community College Montcalm Community College Mott Community College Muskegon Community College North Central Michigan College Northern Michigan University Northwestern Michigan College Northwood University Oakland Community College Oakland University Olivet College Reformed Bible College

002288 002314 002315 002316 002317 002318 002310 002322 002323 002325 002326 002327 004071 002328 009230 002329 007950 002330

Rochester College Saginaw Valley State University Schoolcraft College Siena Heights University Southwestern Michigan College Spring Arbor College St. Clair County Community College Suomi College University of Detroit - Mercy University of Michigan University of Michigan - Dearborn University of Michigan - Flint Walsh College Washtenaw Community College Wayne County Community College Wayne State University West Shore Community College Western Michigan University

090 Out-of-State 099 Other

Table E - COUNTY CODES 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Alcona Alger Allegan Alpena Antrim Arenac Baraga Barry Bay Benzie Berrien Branch

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Calhoun Cass Charlevoix Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Crawford Delta Dickinson Eaton Emmet

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Genessee Gladwin Gogebic Grand Traverse Gratiot Hillsdale Houghton Huron Ingham Ionia Iosco Iron

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

Isabella Jackson Kalamazoo Kalkaska Kent Keweenaw Lake Lapeer Leelanau Lenawee Livingston Luce

49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

Mackinac Macomb Manistee Marquette Mason Mecosta Menominee Midland Missaukee Monroe Montcalm Montmorency

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oceana Ogemaw Ontonagon Osceola Oscoda Otsego Ottawa Presque Isle Roscommon

73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 99

Saginaw Sanilac Schoolcraft Shiawassee St. Clair St. Joseph Tuscola Van Buren Washtenaw Wayne Wexford Out-of-State

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: Official Transcripts should be mailed directly to the NMC Admissions Office using the address shown at the top of the application. 1. From your most recently attended high or home school IF you are under 21 years of age. 2. From all previously attended colleges and universities if any of the following apply to you: A) You are under 21 years of age. B) You wish to have previous college coursework evaluated for credit at NMC. C) You wish to apply for Federal Financial Aid (including loans). D) You are a veteran and wish to apply for Educational Benefits. E) you are seeking admission to a limited enrollment program such as Dental Assisting or Nursing.

Application for Admission Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 | Ph (231) 995-1054 | Fx (231) 995-1339 | www.nmc.edu Please send your completed application & non-refundable $20 application fee to the address shown above.

To obtain information about the special programs listed below, please call the appropriate number or visit www.nmc.edu Universities located at NMC’s University Center: (231) 995-1776 Guest (MI Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application): Call your Registrar’s office Special Enrollment Option: (231) 995-1046 Extended Education Services or Lifelong Learning: (231) 995-1700 Dual Enrollment: (231) 995-1022 1.

YOUR NAME (Please carefully print or type) LAST NAME FIRST NAME

3. TELEPHONE NUMBERS (Home & Cell)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

H 5.

E-MAIL ADDRESS (If used regularly)

FORMER NAME

4. I am a resident of Grand Traverse County Yes No If yes, I can provide verification that I have been a resident since

month________year________.

ADDRESS (Please include street, apt. number and PO Box, if any)

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

7. COUNTY CODE (See Table E)

SEMESTER YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO BEGIN OR RETURN TO NMC (please select one and designate year) Fall - August 20 _ _ (Yr) Spring - January 20 _ _ (Yr) Summer - June 20 _ _ (Yr)

APPLICANT TYPE (select one) 1 = New - never attended any college 2 = New Transfer - attended college but not NMC 3 = Returning Transfer - have attended another college since NMC 4 = Returning - last college was NMC - but not last semester 5 = Former Dual Enrolled at NMC 6 = Taking classes at NMC while attending University Center

10. PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL GOAL (select one) Transfer to a 4-year College or University Earn an NMC Associate’s Degree Earn an NMC Certificate Learn skills to advance in job or to get a new job Take courses for personal interest only; no degree Deciding

11. PROGRAM I am requesting admission to the following program: Program numeric code: (See Table A - PROGRAM CODES) 12. U.S. CITIZEN? Yes

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13. GENDER

If resident alien, your Alien Registration Number A

Male Female

14. DATE OF BIRTH Month

Day

Year

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15. Do you consider yourself to be*:

16. PARENTS’ COLLEGE EXPERIENCE*

Select one or more of the following racial categories*:

Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino

Has either of your parents graduated from a 4-year college or university? Yes No

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White

* Providing this information is voluntary and will be kept confidential.

Failure to respond will not subject an applicant to any adverse action.

17. VETERANS: Please check here ___ if you are a veteran and are eligible for educational benefits, or call (231) 995-1057. 18. HIGH SCHOOL BACKGROUND: If you are under 21, please have an official transcript or GED scores sent to the address on pg 1.

Code: See Table C - HIGH SCHOOL CODES

Name of last high school or home school attended City

Career Pathway Code:

State

When did, or will you graduate from high school or home school?

See Table B - CAREER PATHWAY CODES

If you didn’t graduate from high school, will you receive your GED or equivalent? Yes No If yes, when?

19. COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES (Please see “Transcript Requirements” at the bottom of the following page.) List all you have attended, giving the most recent first (See Table D - COLLEGE CODES) Attach additional sheet if needed: Name:_______________________ code:________

from M/_____Yr/___

to M/___ Yr/___ Degree:_______ _ ________

Name:_______________________ code:________

from M/_____Yr/___

to M/___ Yr/___ Degree:_______

_________

Name:_______________________ code:________

from M/_____Yr/___

to M/___ Yr/___ Degree:_______

_________

20. FINANCIAL AID Are you interested in financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, and employment)?

Yes

(If yes, please see “Transcript Requirements” at the bottom of the following page.)

If yes to the above question, have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid?

Yes No

Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online. Please Note. Dual Enrolled and home schooled Dual Enrolled students are not eligible for Financial Aid. 21. HOUSING CHOICE (select one)

Home or Off-Campus

Residence Hall

NMC reserves the right to deny housing to any applicant based on previous criminal history.

Campus Apartments

22. PERSONAL HISTORY (Please answer both) Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? Yes No Do you have any felony charges pending? Yes No

If yes, please explain on a separate sheet.

23. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION. • I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate in every respect. • I understand that falsification or omission of any information requested on this application may result in cancellation of admission or registration. • If admitted, I agree to observe all rules and regulations of NMC as printed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. • By signing this application, I am granting permission to NMC, its agents and staff to use video and photographs of myself for NMC promotional /advertising materials without charge. No promises have been made, no consideration is involved for their use. If I do not want NMC to use video and photographs of myself, I will inform the Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Services. Signature __________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________

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24. Please send completed application and the $20 application fee to the address shown on front of application. NMC complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, mental, or physical disability in educational programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For inquiries, please contact the Diversity Coordinator at Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686 or call (231) 995-1043.

NMC CAMPuS MAPS

Main Campus Main entrance: 1701 E. Front Street (U.S. 31) at College Drive Traverse City (Detailed map on back cover) university Center Campus 2200 Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road between 14th Street and South Airport Road, Traverse City

NMC Find it here.

Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front Street at Barlow Avenue, Traverse City Aero Park Campus 2600 Aero Park Drive, Airport Industrial Park, Traverse City Observatory 1753 Birmley Road, between Garfield and Keystone roads, south of Traverse City For the most updated class availability, go to www.nmc.edu/class-search

Accounting Administrative Support Specialist Art/Fine Arts Astronomy Automotive Technology Aviation Biology Business Administration CAD/CAM Advanced Manufacturing Chemistry Child Development Clerical Support Communications Computer Information Technology Construction Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Dance Dental Assistant Education Engineering Engineering Technology English Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Freshwater Studies General Liberal Arts/Science Geography Geology History Insurance Law Enforcement Manufacturing Technology Maritime Mathematics Modern Languages Music Nursing Philosophy & Religion Physics Plant Science â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Applied Political Science Psychology Renewable Energy Social Work Sociology Technical Management Administration Theatre Visual Communications Welding Technology

NMC CAMPuS MAPS

NMC + Find it here. FS EA EAASRO

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Main Campus Map

Maps for other NMC campuses are on page 22 (reverse side of this page).

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