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Explore NMC: Campus Tours for Future Students and Families

Experience what it’s like to be a Northwestern Michigan College student with a personalized campus tour. NMC offers guided visits across all five of our campuses, giving you an up-close look at our programs, facilities and student life. Whether you're interested in aviation, culinary arts, maritime studies or any of our academic pathways, you'll see how NMC supports your goals from day one.

Can’t make it in person? No problem — virtual info sessions, on-demand tours, and program-specific videos make it easy to explore from wherever you are.

Schedule your individual tour here

For more details, contact NMC Admissions at admissions@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-1054.

• Front Street Campus

  • Includes student services, dining facilities and on-campus housing.
  • These tours last about one and a half hours, and are offered on Mondays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays or Fridays at 2 p.m. Advance registration is required.
  • NMC encourages all students to sign up for a Front Street Campus tour, in addition to other campus or program tours.
  • Unique programs located on our Front Street campus include Audio Technology, Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Law Enforcement, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Visual Communications and many other programs.
  • View a map of NMC's Front Street Campus.

• Great Lakes Culinary Institute

  • GLCI tours last about an hour and are offered on Mondays at 11:30 a.m.
  • Explore NMC's culinary degrees and certificates, including specialities in baking/pastry and culinary-maritime. Visit our first-rate facilities, including baking, introductory and advanced kitchens, and Lobdell's teaching restaurant.
  • Located on NMC's Great Lakes Campus.
    
    
    

• Aero Park Campus

  • Includes the Parsons-Stulen, Aero Park Laboratories and Automotive Service Technology buildings.
  • These tours last about one hour, and are offered on Thursdays or Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
  • Programs located here include Automotive, Construction, Engineering Technology, Marine Technology, Surveying, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and Welding.
  • View a map of NMC's Aero Park Campus.

• Aviation

  • We are excited for the expansion of our facilities. Group sizes and available facility viewing may be limited at this time.
  • These tours last about one hour and are offered on Thursdays or Fridays at 11 a.m.
  • The facilities and the Aviation Hangar are located on our Aero Park Campus. Our Aviation Flight program allows you to earn multiple flight ratings.
  • If you have specific questions about our Aviation program or tour, please contact Heather Robinson, Aviation Admissions Specialist, at hrobinson@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2911.
  • On NMC's Aero Park Campus.

• Great Lakes Maritime Academy

  • Maritime Academy tours last two to three hours and are offered by appointment only on Mondays at 1 p.m.
  • The Academy prepares college students to become merchant marine officers and business professionals in the global marketplace. Our training ship State of Michigan, and three smaller vessels, are utilized daily as a floating classroom and hands-on learning environment.
  • If you have specific questions about the Maritime Academy, please email maritime@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-1200.
  • On NMC's Great Lakes Campus.

 

Bring a Group to NMC

Thinking about bringing a class, club, or small group to visit NMC? We’d love to host you. Group tours can include our main campus and other locations depending on your interests. Just fill out this request form, and an Admissions Representative will reach out to coordinate your visit.

 

Explore NMC From Anywhere

If you can’t make it to campus just yet, no problem—NMC offers several virtual options to help you learn more about our programs, campuses, and student experience.

 

Virtual Admissions Information Sessions

These interactive, hour-long Zoom sessions are a great way to connect with an Admissions Representative, hear a short presentation, and ask questions in real time. Ideal for students and families who want an overview of everything NMC has to offer.

Register for a virtual session here

 

Explore NMC on YouTube

Learn about specific NMC programs on NMC's YouTube channel.

Want to dive into specific programs? Check out our YouTube channel to explore featured videos on Aviation, Culinary Arts, Computer Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Nursing and Water Studies and more.

 

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Already admitted?

Campus tours are a great first step, but they don’t include class registration or advisor meetings. If you've already been admitted and are ready to take the next step, make sure to sign up for New Student Orientation here.

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