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A new class starts every Fall (no Spring or Summer starts). After applying, you will be prompted to submit required supplemental items. Item requirements vary dependent on the applicant:

• High School or GED transcripts (all applicants)
• College, CLEP and/or AP transcripts (if applicable)
• Physical - CG-719K (all applicants)
• Two letters of recommendation/reference (all applicants) from a supervisor, counselor, coach, instructor or mentor (no relatives).
• Math and English placement. Placement is obtained through one or more of the following:
  • Applicants that have taken a standardized test within 5 years are required to submit their ACT (school code 1978) and/or SAT (school code 6982) scores.
  • College, CLEP tests and/or AP credit may provide placement (this will be determined once your transcripts have been received/evaluated)
  • Remote/virtual placement testing is available to all applicants to obtain and/or improve placement. Contact your admissions representative for information.
• DD-214 (veterans only)
• Optional: attend a virtual information or in-person visit. Admitted cadets are required to complete a visit prior to starting the program.
• Other items may be required based on your application.

Find more information/requirements Based on your student type:

• High school student (or graduate with no college coursework) »
• Transfer student (those that have attended college AFTER high school graduation or GED) »
• Bachelor's degree or higher completed »
• Veteran »

Questions?

Virtual information sessions are available and answer many questions. Register here: virtual information session registration.

You may also contact your admissions representative directly:

• Last name A-K: Scott Fairbank, Director of Admissions, Sfairbank@nmc.edu, (231) 995-1213
• Last name L-Z: Judy Druskovich, Admissions Specialist, Jdruskovich@nmc.edu, (231) 995-1209