Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northern Michigan University has the Campus Cinema. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Cinema than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northern Michigan University include NMU Board & Ski Club, South Superior Climbing Club, Conservation Crew and Queers and Allies.

The Northern Michigan University community comes together each year for Fall Fest, Make a Difference Day (MADD) and Homecoming.

Northern Michigan University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Northern Michigan University.

Northern Michigan University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Northern Michigan University students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at Northern Michigan University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northern Michigan University. There are 2,966 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,434 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,702 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northern Michigan University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northern Michigan University Athletics

At Northern Michigan University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northern Michigan University:

Is Northern Michigan University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northern Michigan University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northern Michigan University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Northern Michigan University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Northern Michigan University has Lighted pathways/sidewalks and security cameras..

Plan a Visit to Northern Michigan University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northern Michigan University, take U.S. Highway 41 to Marquette, MI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sawyer International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Michigan you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Northern Michigan University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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