Re-entry Checklist
Whether you have been out of NMU one semester or longer, there are several steps you must take to re-enroll. The following re-entry student checklist can help with the process of re-entering NMU.
Students who have attended NMU and have:
- taken one or more semesters off and would now like to return, transferring credits or not.
- completed a diploma, certificate or associates degree, have spent some time away from NMU, and would now like to return to attempted another degree.
- completed a bachelors degree and would like to continue taking classes.
- completed a bachelors degree and would like to go on to gradate school.
- not been allowed to enroll because of grades and would now like to return (academic probation, suspension, dismissal).
You have taken one or more semesters off and would now like to return, transferring credits or not.
| What | When | How and Where |
| Fill out a re-entry update form (no fee required) | Up until the first day of class | In the Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock, or online: re-entry update form |
| Acceptance letter | After re-entry form has been received | Through the mail |
| NMU User ID and password | After receiving your acceptance letter | |
| NMU IN - replaces the use of Social Security Numbers | Used instead of SS number on campus | To access your NMU User ID Your NMU IN will be found on this page. |
| Picture ID | Before classes | Inform Wildcat Express, in the University Center, that you are a re-entry student. They will call Admissions to verify your admittance. You then will be issued a new picture ID at no expense. |
| Registering for classes | After being accepted |
On-line, through your academic department or the Student Services Center. Schedule of Classes Offered (Summer or Fall) |
| Who is my adviser | Your adviser is assigned at the start of the semester (approximately one month after classes begin) | If you need assistance before the start of the semester, you should contact your major department and inform them you are re-entering NMU and need assistance. If you are undeclared you may contact the Academic and Career Advisement Center, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building, 906-227-2971 |
| Adviser hold | If you have completed fewer than 18 NMU credits, or if you are on academic probation | You will need to meet with your adviser to have the hold lifted prior to registering for classes |
| Laptop - notebook computer | Go to: ACS web site click on TLC Program and under "Overview" find your scenario |
Summer classes: summer rental laptops are distributed through the library and returned at the end of summer and a new one issued. Fall classes: Dome distribution. Letters are sent in August with date and time of pick up. Winter classes: Micro-repair |
| Tuition and fees bill | E-mail notification is sent out prior to the start of each semester |
Go to myuser.nmu.edu/user to view and pay your bill electronically or contact the Student Service Center at: 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221 |
| Applying for financial aid | As soon as you believe you are returning to school | Financial Aid Office. 2107 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2327 FAFSA form on-line |
| Housing on campus | As soon as you complete your re-entry form | Housing and Residence, 2101 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2620 |
| Transferring credits from another instruction | Supply official transcripts from each institution you attended even if no credits were earn. |
Helpful links: http://www.nmu.edu/transfer |
Completed a diploma, certificate or associates degree, have spent some time away from NMU, and would now like to return to attempted another degree.
| What | When | How and Where |
| Fill out a re-entry update form (no fee required) | Up until the first day of class | In the Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock, or online: re-entry update form |
| Acceptance letter | After re-entry form has been received | Through the mail |
| NMU User ID and password | After Receiving your acceptance letter |
To access your NMU User ID go to www.my.nmu.edu |
| NMU IN - replaces the use of Social Security Numbers | Used instead of SS number on campus | To access your NMU User ID, go to www.my.nmu.edu. Your NMU IN will be found on this page. |
| Picture ID | Before classes | Inform Wildcat Express, in the University Center that you are a re-entry student. They will call Admissions to verify your admittance. You will be issued a new picture ID at no expense. |
| Registering for classes | After being accepted |
On-line, through your academic department or the Student Services Center. Schedule of Classes Offered (Summer or Fall) |
| Who is my adviser | Your adviser is assigned approximately one month after classes begin. | If you need assistance before the start of the semester you should contact your major department, and inform them you are re-entering NMU and need assistance. If you are undeclared you my contact the Academic and Career Advisement Center, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building, 906-227-2971 |
| Laptop - notebook computer | Go to: ACS web site click on TLC Program and under "Overview" find your scenario |
Summer classes: summer rental laptops are distributed through the library and returned at the end of summer and a new one issued. Fall classes: Dome distribution. Letters are sent in August with date and time of pick up. Winter: micro-repair |
| Tuition and fees bill | E-mail notification is sent out prior to the start of each semester |
Go to my.nmu.edu to view and pay your bill electronically or contact the Student Service Center at: 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221 |
| Applying for financial aid | As soon as you complete your re-entry form. | Financial Aid Office. 2107 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2327 FAFSA form on-line |
| Housing on campus | As soon as you complete your re-entry form. | Housing and Residence, 2101 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2620 |
| Transferring credits from another instruction | Supply official transcripts from each institution you attended even if no credits were earn. | Helpful links: http://www.nmu.edu/transfer Advising Info |
Completed a bachelors degree and would like to continue taking classes (Post Baccalaureate).
| What | When | How and Where |
| Fill out an Admissions application $30 fee | Up until the first day of class | In the Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock |
| Acceptance letter | After re-entry form has been received | Through the mail |
| NMU User ID and password | After receiving your acceptance letter |
To access your NMU User ID go to www.my.nmu.edu |
| NMU IN - replaces the use of Social Security Numbers | Used instead of SS number on campus | To access your NMU User ID www.my.nmu.edu Your NMU IN will be found on this page. |
| Picture ID | Before classes | Inform Wildcat Express, in the University Center, that you are a re-entry student. They will call Admissions to verify your admittance. You then will be issued a new picture ID at no expense. |
| Registering for classes | After being accepted |
On-line, through your academic department or the Student Services Center. Schedule of Classes Offered (Summer or Fall) |
| Who is my adviser | Your adviser is assigned approximately one month after classes begin | If you need assistance before the start of the semester you should contact your major department, and inform them you are re-entering NMU and need assistance. If you are Undeclared you my contact the Academic and Career Advisement Center, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building, 906-227-2971 |
| Adviser hold | If you have completed fewer than 18 NMU credits, or if you are on academic probation | You will need to meet with your adviser to have the hold lifted prior to registering for classes |
| Laptop - notebook computer | Go to: ACS Web site click on TLC Program and under "Overview" find your scenario |
Summer classes: summer rental laptops are distributed through the library and returned at the end of summer and a new one issued. Fall classes: Dome distribution. Letters are sent in August with date and time of pick up. Winter classes: Micro-repair |
| Tuition and fees bill | E-mail notification is sent out prior to the start of each semester |
Go to my.nmu.edu to view and pay your bill electronically or contact the Student Service Center at: 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221 |
| Applying for financial aid | As soon as you complete your re-entry form. | Financial Aid Office. 2107 C. B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2327 FAFSA form on-line |
| Housing on campus | As soon as you complete your re-entry form | Housing and Residence, 2101 C. B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2620 |
| Transferring credits from another instruction | Supply official transcripts from each institution you attended even if no credits were earn. | Helpful link: http://www.nmu.edu/transfer |
For academic reasons have not been allowed to enroll because of grades and would now like to return (academic probation, suspension, dismissal).
| What | When | How and Where |
| Fill out a re-entry update form (no fee required) | Up until the first day of class | In the Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock, or online: re-entry update form |
| Letter from proficiency officer | After re-entry application is received in the Academic and Career Advisement Center (ACAC) | Through the mail. Indicating a re-entry meeting is required. |
| Re-entry meeting | After receiving letter from ACAC | Academic and Career Advisement 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building, 906-227-2971 |
| Academic Standards | ||
| Student Guide to Academic Standards - information needed to complete the re-entry process with time lines. | ||
| Acceptance letter | After re-entry form has been received | Through the mail |
| What is your pin number? (You will need this access your personal and academic information.) |
One is generated after the re-admission |
It will be included in your acceptance letter. Questions on PIN numbers; Admissions Office |
| NMU User ID and password | Included in your acceptance letter |
To access your NMU User ID www.my.nmu.edu |
| NMU IN - replaces the use of Social Security Numbers | Used instead of SS on campus | To access your NMU User ID www.my.nmu.edu Your NMU IN will be found on this page. |
| Picture ID | Before classes | Wildcat Express, UC Inform them you are a re-entry student, they will call Admissions to verify your admittance. You then will be issued a new picture ID at no expense. |
| Registering for classes | After being accepted |
On-line, through your academic department or the Student Services Center. Schedule of classes Offered (Summer or Fall) |
| Who is my adviser | Your adviser is assigned at the start of the semester | If you need assistance before the start of the semester you should contact your major department, and inform them you are re-entering NMU and need assistance. If you are Undeclared you my contact the Academic and Career Advisement Center, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building, 906-227-2971 |
| Probation hold | If you are on academic probation | You will need to fill out the "Academic Probation Agreement Form" |
| Adviser hold | If you do not have fewer than 18 NMU credits | You will need to meet with your adviser to have the hold lifted. |
| Laptop - notebook | Go to: ACS web site click on TLC Program and under "Overview" find your scenario |
Summer classes: summer rental laptop's are distributed through the library and returned at the end of summer and a new one issued. Fall classes: Dome distribution. Letters are sent in August with date and time of pick up. |
| Tuition and fees bill | E-mail notification is sent out prior to the start of each semester |
Go to my.nmu.edu to view and pay your bill electronically or contact the Student Service Center at: 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221 |
| Applying for financial aid | As soon as you complete your re-entry form. | Financial Aid Office. 2107 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2327 FAFSA form on-line |
| Housing on campus | As soon as you believe you are returning to school | Housing and Residence, 2101 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2620 |
| Transferring credits from another instruction | Supply official transcripts from each institution you attended even if no credits were earn. |
Helpful link: http://www.nmu.edu/transfer |
Completed a bachelors degree and would like to go on to graduate school.
| What | When | How and Where |
| Fill out a graduate application $50 - one time fee for degree seeking. No fee for non-dgree or professional development. | Up until the first day of class | Graduate Studies Office, 401 Cohodas, 906-227-2300 |
| Departmental application | Before acceptance | Public Administration and Criminal Justice |
| Acceptance letter | After application form has been received | Through the mail |
| Transferring credits from another instruction | Supply official transcripts from each institution you attended even if no credits were earn. Needed before acceptance | Helpful link: http://www.nmu.edu/transfer |
|
Non-degree graduate |
||
| Choose and investigate your program | Before acceptance | Graduate Studies |
| Make sure of specific program requirements | Before acceptance | Graduate Studies - Click on "Bulletin" |
| NMU User ID and password | After receiving your acceptance letter |
To access your NMU User ID www.my.nmu.edu |
| NMU IN - replaces the use of Social Security Numbers | Used instead of SS number on campus | To access your NMU User ID www.my.nmu.edu Your NMU IN will be found on this page. |
| Picture ID | Before classes | Inform Wildcat Express, in the University Center that you are a re-entry student. They will call Admissions to verify your admittance. You then will be issued a new picture ID at no expense. |
| Registering for classes | After being accepted | Through your academic department or the Student Services Center. |
| Who is my adviser | Your adviser is assigned approximately one month after begin | Through department |
| Laptop - notebook- computer (Full time 8 hours included in tuition) |
Go to: ACS web site click on: TLCProgram |
Summer classes: summer rental laptops are distributed through the library and returned at the end of summer and a new one issued. Fall classes: Dome distribution. Letters are sent in August with date and time of pick up. Winter classes: Micro-repair |
| Tuition and fees bill | E-mail notification is sent out prior to the start of each semester |
Go to my.nmu.edu to view and pay your bill electronically or contact the Student Service Center at: 2201 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-1221 |
| Applying for financial aid | As soon as you complete your re-entry form. | Financial Aid Office. 2107 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2327 FAFSA form on-line |
| Housing on campus | As soon as you complete your re-entry form | Housing and Residence, 2101 C.B. Hedgcock, 906-227-2620 |
