5 Minutes from Lake Michigan beaches Ski hills within an hour from Traverse City National Park: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 25 minutes from Traverse City Miles of hiking, biking, snowshoeing and skiing trails 6 1
Nestled next to the stunning shores of Grand Traverse Bay, at NMC we are dedicated to helping transform lives and enrich our community.
BOARDMAN LAKE CAMPUS
Welcome.
At Northwestern Michigan College we inspire minds through innovation, engagement, exceptional opportunities and unparalleled experiences.
Learn in and out of the classroom at NMC. Our vibrant student experience allows you to create a college journey you can tailor to your interests.
Are you ready?
A place you belong.
At Northwestern Michigan College you’ll find
● A supportive, inclusive environment
● An affordable, meaningful education
● Small classes and great teachers
● Services and tools you need to succeed Let us help you reach your full potential.
3,414
Students enrolled FALL 2025
70 Veterans 2024-25
5 NMC campuses
13:1 Student to instructor ratio
On campus residents
Find your home away from home, whether with roommates or in your own space.
All NMC Housing is located at our Front Street Campus, just minutes from downtown Traverse City.
North Hall
North Hall has a full kitchen and living space in each quad style suite.
Live on campus in Traverse City
East Hall
Make new friends in centrally located East Hall.
College Drive Apartments
Families can have a quiet place to live and study in the campus apartments.
Front Street Flats
Newly renovated. Offers one and two bedroom layouts.
Student life.
Get active
On-campus Fitness Center
Intramural sports
Sand volleyball court
Outdoor basketball courts
Nine-hole disc golf course
Free
fun
Dennos Museum Center exhibits
Concerts and special events
Trivia games and movie nights
Fuel up
The Hawk Owl Café is open 7 days a week
Grab a snack or coffee and go, or eat in
Daily specials, salad bar, pizza and much more
Friends. Fun.
Get involved
□ 4 varsity Esports teams
□ Outdoor recreation fall, winter, spring and summer
□ Free admission to the Dennos Museum Centerart, movies, concerts
□ Close to downtown Traverse City
We’re here to help you.
Sometimes we all need a little help. Maybe it’s a tough assignment, balancing school with life, or filling out that financial aid orm.
The free, personalized support you’ll receive throughout NMC is one of the things that really sets NMC apart from other colleges.
Academic services
Academic & Career Advising Center
Disability Support Services
Math Center
Student Success Center
● Study skills and test-taking strategies
● Time management and organization
● Coaching
Tutoring Center
Writing and Reading Center
Life services
Emergency financial assistance
Food pantry (order online!)
Health clinic
Personal counseling
And more
High School services
Military and Veteran services
Student Financial Services
Technology Help Desk
A coach for every student.
Coached students get higher grades and have lower withdrawal rates.
Impact for life.
Unique programs
NMC is a leader in high-demand field , preparing you for careers in aviation, culinary, marine technology, maritime technology, nursing and more.
Undecided?
NMC’s purposeful pathways will guide you, whether your goal is transferring, a fast track to the workforce, or specialized career training. Collaborative, nurturing faculty, advisors and success coaches stay with you every step of the way.
Ready to jump into the workforce or already working and ready to level up?
NMC is the place to come for enhanced skill training, offering technical programs that get people trained and into the workforce with efficiency
Save money by taking classes at NMC, then transfer to a college or university to finish your d gree. NMC students are coveted and recruited by schools due to their reputation for being well prepared for the next step.
Our academic advisors take the guesswork out so you can transfer with confiden e.
of NMC students plan to transfer to a four-year school 50%
Looking to continue your education?
Get the degree you want, and the personal attention you deserve, without leaving Traverse City with NMC’s University Partners. Our four-year partners offer select bachelor’s, master’s, and even doctoral degree programs.
Save money by taking classes at NMC, then transfer to a college or university to finish your d gree.
Experiential learning
Hands-on learning isn’t just a phrase at NMC, it’s a promise. You’ll have at least one experiential learning opportunity before you graduate. It could be water sampling in a biology class, racing toy cars in a math class, or running a Thanksgiving food drive in a communications class. It could mean short-term studying abroad, where NMC is a Michigan leader. By doing to learn, instead of learning to do, you’ll gain boundless momentum.
100 % of NMC students have an experiential learning opportunity
Students have traveled to 25 countries since 2013. All trips provide experiential learning for academic credit.
Innovative, experiential learning opportunities.
That means you’ll practice solving problems and learn skills that employers prize, like communication and teamwork.
Immerse yourself in a short-term study abroad experience. study abroad scholarships available $1,000
Start your adventure!
We want you here
Get started
Fill out NMC’s FREE online application nmc.edu/apply
Tons of scholarships to save you money.
With funds available for recent high school grads, adult learners and more. One FAFSA application does it all.
Community College Guarantee nmc.edu/guarantee
Michigan Reconnect nmc.edu/reconnect
NMC Scholarships
$2 million in donor-funded scholarships awarded to NMC students in 2024-25.
