Academic Calendar
Spring 2013 Calendar |
Summer 2013 Calendar |
Fall 2013 Calendar |
Placement Test Schedule |
Holidays During Semester |
Admission Requirements |
Tuition & Fees |
Student Orientation |
General Registration Procedures (Fall & Spring) |
Early Registration Procedures for Graduating Candidates (Fall & Spring) |
Summer Registration Procedures |
GEPDAP Information & Registration Procedures |
Course Overload Instructions |
Entry to Closed Classes |
Add, Drop, & Withdrawal Procedures |
Complete Withdrawal Procedures |
Academic Advising Contacts
Spring 2013
| Spring 2013 Semester |
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January 22, 2013 - May 11, 2013
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| January 2 |
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Deadline to Petition to Graduate in Spring 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office of Admissions and Records (Building N)
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| January 2 |
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Deadline to Submit NMC Admission Application for Spring
2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office of Admissions and Records (Building N)
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| January 2 |
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Spring 2013 New and Returning Student Orientation
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room D-1
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| January 3 |
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Deadline to Submit Admission Application for the NMC
Nursing Spring 2013 Cohort
Click here for
more information.
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| January 7 |
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Faculty Return for Spring 2013 Semester
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| January 9 |
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Student Orientation for New and Returning Students
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Room D-1
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| January 10 |
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Spring 2013 International Student Orientation
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Building I
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| January 10 |
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Student Orientation for New and Returning Students
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Room S-1
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| January 11 |
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Early Registration for: Spring 2013 Potential
Graduates, Troops to Teachers, Volunteers for Spring Registration, and NMA Students
Time: TBA
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| January 14-18 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Student Orientation
Mandatory for all new and re-admitted students to attend one session.
1st Session: 10:00 am
2nd Session: 2:00 pm
NMC Student Center (Bldg. J)
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| January 14 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000000100 through 000012580
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more
information.
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| January 15 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000012581 through 000016030
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more
information.
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| January 16 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016031 through 000018010
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more
information.
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| January 17 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for New, Ongoing and Re-Admitted Students, and those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s
000018011 and higher
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more
information.
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| January 18 |
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NMC Spring 2013 Late Registration
for New, Ongoing, and Re-Admitted Students
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more
information.
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| January 21 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Legal Holiday
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| January 22 |
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First Day of Classes (Spring 2013)
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| January 22-25 |
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Add/Drop (100% Refund) and Welcome Week
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| February 1 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
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| February 8 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
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| February 18 |
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Presidents’ Day - Legal Holiday
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| March 8 |
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Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
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| March 25 |
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Commonwealth Covenant Day - Legal Holiday
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| March 25-30 |
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Spring Break
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| March 29 |
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Good Friday - Legal Holiday
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| May 11 |
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Last Day of Class
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| May 13-18 |
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Final Exam Week
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| May 18 |
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Grades Due for 2013 Graduation Candidates
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| May 20 |
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Grades Due for All Other Students
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Summer 2013
| Summer 2013 Semester |
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May 28, 2013 - July 27, 2013 (9 weeks)
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| May 10 |
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Summer 2013 Admission Application Deadline
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| May 20-23 |
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Academic Advising Days
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| May 21 |
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Student Orientation for New and Readmitted Students
AM Session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
PM Session: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Room K-1
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| May 22-23 |
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Summer 2013 Registration Days
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| May 28 |
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First Day of Instruction
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| May 27 |
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Memorial Day - Legal Holiday
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| May 28 |
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First Day of Instruction
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| May 28-30 |
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Add/Drop Course(s) Day for 100% Refund
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| June 3 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
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| June 13 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
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| June 14 |
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Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
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| July 4 |
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Independence Day - Legal Holiday
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| July 27 |
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Last Day of Instruction
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| July 29 |
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Final Exam Week
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| August 1 |
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Grades Due
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Fall 2013
| Fall 2013 Semester |
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August 19, 2013 - December 6, 2013
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| April 8-12 |
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Academic Advising & Registration for DSS and Ongoing Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
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| April 8 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000000111 through 000007000
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| April 9 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000007001 through 000009570
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| April 10 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000009571 through 000010680
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| April 11 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000010681 through 000012120
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| April 12 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000012121 through 000013010
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| April 15-19 |
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Academic Advising & Registration for Ongoing
Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
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| April 15 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000013011 through 000014050
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| April 16 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000014051 through 000014710
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| April 17 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000014711 through 000015540
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| April 18 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000015541 through 000015910
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| April 19 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000015911 through 000016300
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| April 22-26 |
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Academic Advising & Registration for Ongoing
Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
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| April 22 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016301 through 000016920
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| April 23 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016921 through 000017330
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| April 24 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017331 through 000017680
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| April 25 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017681 through 000017860
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| April 26 |
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Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017861 through 000018401
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| July 31 |
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Fall 2013 Admission Application Deadline
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| July 31 |
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Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
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| August 1 |
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Petition for Spring 2014 Graduation Begins
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| August 5 |
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Student Orientation for International Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
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| August 7 |
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Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
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| August 8 |
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Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
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| August 8 |
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Registration and Add/Drop Course(s) Day for DSS
Students
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| August 9 |
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Payment Due for Early Registration Students
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| August 9 |
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Add/Drop Course(s) Day for Ongoing Students
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| August 12-16 |
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Registration for New and Returning Students
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| August 19 |
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First Day of Instruction
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| August 19-23 |
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Add/Drop Course(s) Week (100% Refund) and "Welcome
Week"
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| August 30 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
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| September 2 |
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Labor Day - Legal Holiday
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| September 6 |
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Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
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| September 9 |
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“UW” grades posted for “No Shows”
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| October 4 |
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Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
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| October 14 |
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Commonwealth Cultural Day - Legal Holiday
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| November 4 |
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Citizenship Day - Legal Holiday
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| November 28 |
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Thanksgiving Day - Legal Holiday
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| December 6 |
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Last Day of Instruction
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| December 8 |
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Constitution Day - Legal Holiday
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| December 9-13 |
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Final Exam Week
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| December 15 |
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Grades Due for Fall 2013
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ENGLISH AND MATH PLACEMENT TESTS*
Summer 2013 Schedule
| April 5 |
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9:00 am
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| April 17 |
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9:00 am
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| April 19 |
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1:00 pm
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| April 24 |
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9:00 am
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| April 26 |
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1:00 pm
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Fall 2013 Schedule
| April 5 |
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9:00 am
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| April 17 |
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9:00 am
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| April 19 |
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1:00 pm
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| April 24 |
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9:00 am
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| April 26 |
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1:00 pm
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| May 6 |
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10:00 am
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| May 8 |
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2:00 pm
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| May 15 |
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10:00 am
3:00 pm
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| May 16 |
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10:00 am
3:00 pm
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| May 17 |
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10:00 am
3:00 pm
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Taking the Placement Tests
Step 1Pick up & fill out a placement test slip from the Office of Admissions
& Records.
Step 2Make your payment at the Cashier’s window.
Step 3Schedule an appointment for the English or math placement test.
Placement Test Information
The English Placement Test is computer based with three parts (Listening, Reading,
and Grammar) and the last part is the essay component which has to be hand
written.
The Math Placement Test is computer based. The use of calculators are allowed and
scratch papers and pencils will be provided.
Appointments are recommended, please contact NMC Testing Coordinator Daniel Kintol
at danielk@nmcnet.edu or call 234-5498
extension 1350.
* The Northern Marianas College (NMC) is committed to ensuring, through a
variety of services, access to facilities and programs to students with either
permanent or temporary disabilities on a case-by-case basis at the request of the
student. The Disabilities Support Services (DSS) coordinates NMC’s accommodations
for students with documented disabilities. Current (and prospective) students
interested in receiving more information regarding services for students with
disabilities are encouraged to visit Disability Support Services office located in
Building P in the Executive Offices, or contact Romeo at (670) 234-5498 ext, 1345 or
email romeoc@nmcnet.edu. All accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis
at the request of the student.
** Readmission: Students who have not enrolled for two consecutive semesters must
complete the General Admissions requirements by applicable deadlines.
HOLIDAYS DURING THE SEMESTER (NO CLASSES)
| January 1, 2013 |
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New Year's Day
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| January 21, 2013 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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| February 18, 2013 |
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Presidents’ Day
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| March 25, 2013 |
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Commonwealth Covenant Day
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| March 29, 2013 |
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Good Friday
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| May 27, 2013 |
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Memorial Day
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| July 4, 2013 |
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Independence Day
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| September 2, 2013 |
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Labor Day
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| October 14, 2013 |
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Commonwealth Cultural Day
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| November 4, 2013 |
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Citizenship Day
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| November 28, 2013 |
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Thanksgiving Day
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| December 8, 2013 |
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Constitution Day
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| December 25, 2013 |
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Christmas Day
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Admission & Tuition
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Applications are accepted until the last day of Registration, although applicants are
advised to submit their applications in the soonest possible time.
- Complete application* with $25 fee ($50 for Nonresident Applicants)
- NMC Health Evaluation (PPD Skin Test is required to be updated every two
years)
- Copy of Valid Photo Identification (valid passport, driver's license, or
mayor's card)
- Official Certified Transcript from last school attended
*Required for Readmission also
TUITION & FEES
APPLICATION (Non refundable)
Resident - $25
Nonresident - $50
PLACEMENT TEST FEES (Non refundable)
TUITION
Resident - $95 Per Credit
Nonresident - $190 Per Credit
FLAT FEE FOR ALL STUDENTS
1-5 Credits - $75
6-10 Credits - $150
12 + Credits - $250
COURSE FEES
$300 per course for:
Nursing: NU 105, NU 107, NU 203, NU 207, NU 212
School of Education: ED 321, ED 435, ED 471, ED 492
STUDENT ORIENTATION
All new and returning (re-admitted to NMC after not attending for at least one
year) students who plan to attend NMC are REQUIRED to attend a Student Orientation
session in order to register. Vital information critical to student success will be
discussed. If you desire more information concerning any facet of NMC, please view
the NMC
Catalog.
Those who did not attend a student orientation session may view a short video
about NMC. To schedule a viewing time or for more information, contact Queanna Sablan
at the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at 234-5498 ext. 1253.
Registration Procedures
GENERAL REGISTRATION PROCEDURES (Fall & Spring)
- Take English & Math Placement Tests.
All students are required to take both an English & a Math
placement test prior to registering.
Math placement results will be reported directly to your advisor.
- Obtain English placement slip in Building M, Room 1 (classroom),
or Room 01 (Office).
Students who have an outstanding balance at the Finance Office,
the Library or the Curriculum Resource Center must obtain a clearance before they can
register for classes.
- Fill out registration form with your academic
advisor.
Obtain required signature(s) of the instructor or of the
department chair
whose department teaches the course. These signatures are required for all English
(EN) courses, Language courses, 200-level Physical Education (PE) courses, Further
Study (FS) courses, SO 297, MA 151, MA 162, MA 192, and MA 203. Your academic adviser
will tell you where to go to get your registration form entered.
- Proceed to Building D, Room 1 to complete the registration
process and to get your class schedule.
EARLY REGISTRATION PROCEDURES (Fall & Spring)
For School of Education Seniors and upcoming Spring Graduation Candidates
- Get English placement slip from the Languages Department in
Building M, Room 1 (classroom), or Room 01 (Office).
- Fill out registration form with your academic
advisor.
Obtain required signature(s) of the instructor or the department
chair
whose department teaches the course. These signatures are required for all English
(EN) courses, Language courses, 200-level Physical Education (PE) courses, Further
Study (FS) courses, SO 297, MA 151, MA 162, MA 192, and MA 203. Your academic advisor
will direct you to where to get your registration entered.
- Proceed to the Office of Admissions & Records (OAR) in Building
N, Room 3 for registration validation.
- Go to the Financial Aid Office (if applicable) in Building N,
Room 2.
- Go to the Finance Office in Building N, Room 4 to finalize the
registration process.
SUMMER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
- Take English & Math Placement Tests.
All students are required to take both an English & a Math
placement test prior to registering.
Math placement results will be reported directly to your advisor.
- Obtain English placement slip in Building M, Room 1 (classroom),
or Room 01 (Office).
- Fill out registration form with your academic
advisor.
Obtain required signature(s) of the instructor or of the
department chair
whose department teaches the course. These signatures are required for all English
(EN) courses, Language courses, 200-level Physical Education (PE) courses, Further
Study (FS) courses, SO 297, MA 151, MA 162, MA 192, and MA 203. Your academic adviser
will tell you where to go to get your registration form entered.
- Proceed to Building N, Room 3 to complete the registration
process and to get your class schedule.
Any Registration Form not completely processed by the last day of ADD/DROP
Week will be voided and course information will be deleted from the system without
further notice.
Government Employees Professional Development Assistance Program
(GEPDAP)
The GEPDAP program is geared to provide professional development for qualified
government employees who could receive up to 50% off their tuition. Fees, books, and
supplies are not discounted. Program benefits are applicable to regular NMC courses
only. Benefits do not apply to Community Development Institute course, Outreach
Programs, Specialized trainings, proposals, and Memorandum of
Understanding/Agreements or other approved contracts. Qualified government employees
are those who do not qualify for any grants or scholarship.
Qualified candidates must bring a copy of their employment verification to show
proof of employment in the government. All candidates must be admitted to NMC in an
approved degree program. All payments must be made in accordance with Finance Office
policies.
Click here to download a GEPDAP application form.
GEPDAP REGISTRATION PROCEDURES*
- All degree-seeking candidates must take the required placement tests and
meet with an advisor prior to registering.
- All candidates must be admitted to NMC. Upon submission of an admissions
application, required documents and payment of the application fee, an acceptance
letter will be issued.
- All candidates must pay all tuition and fees upon registration.
- The fifty percent (50%) GEPDAP tuition rate will be awarded to all
qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will have their GEPDAP tuition assistance
(50%) applied toward the balance of their account.
- All GEPDAP candidates must register according to the dates set forth in
the Schedule of Courses published every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
*All payments must be made in accordance with the college Finance Office
policies.
COURSE OVERLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
Students can register for up to 18 credits with the academic advisor’s approval.
Students can register for 19-22 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and submission
of a completed Request for Course Overload form which must be approved by both
the student’s academic advisor and by the department chair for the student’s
program.
ENTRY TO CLOSED CLASSES
Entry to closed classes are allowed only during Add/Drop week. Beginning on the
first day of Add/Drop week, please check your advisor or department administrative
manager to obtain an “Entry to Closed Class” form. The Office of Admissions & Records
will not allow additional entries to a class that is closed without the approved
“Entry to Closed Class” form.
ADD, DROP, & WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
- Obtain a Complete Withdrawal Form from your advisor or from the
Office of Admissions and Records.
- Proceed to the Counseling Programs and Services office (Bldg. I) for an
informational interview.
- Proceed to the Office of Admissions and Records (Room N-3) to have your
Complete Withdrawal Form processed.
- Proceed to the Financial Aid Office (Room N-2) for financial aid
award adjustment, if applicable.
- Proceed to the NMC Finance Office (Room N-4) for financial
adjustment and final processing.
Academic Advising Contacts
ACADEMIC ADVISING CONTACT INFORMATION
Degree-seeking students need to meet with their advisors prior to and/or during
the
advising and registration periods. Non-degree seeking students may proceed to the
Office
of Admissions and Records (N-3) to pick up and complete a registration form. For
more
information, please visit the Counseling Services Office in Building I or call 234-
5498,
ext. 1346.
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Shirley Blas |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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Richard Waldo |
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1826 |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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Chavel Green |
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1830 |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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Barbara Hunter |
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1810 |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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| - Computer Applications |
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Wilhelm Maui |
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1814 |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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| - Hospitality Management |
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Larry Lee |
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1811 |
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Bldg. V, 2nd Floor |
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| 2. Languages and Humanities |
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Michael Nurmi Monalyn Camacho |
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2000 1242 |
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Bldg. M Bldg. M |
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| 3. Liberal Arts |
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Velma Deleon Guerrero Chrislaine Pangelinan |
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1203
1342 |
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Bldg. K
Bldg. I |
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| 4. Nursing |
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Rosa M. Tudela Johnny Aldan Hervin Jacinto Shirley Blas |
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Bldg. C Bldg. C Bldg. C Bldg. V, 2nd
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5. School of Education
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Educataion
- Rehabilitation & Human Services
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Belinda Norita Charlotte Cepeda Amanda
Angel-
Diaz Kyle Podziewski
Cynthia Deleon Guerrero
Rosaline Cepeda
Jennifer Maratita Roland Merar Jose Herrera |
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2234 2232 2240
2238 2237
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Bldg. J
Bldg. J Bldg. J
Bldg. J
Bldg. J
Bldg. J
Bldg. J Bldg. J Bldg. J |
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6. Sciences, Mathematics, Health and
Athletics,
Natural Resources Management |
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Dr. Alfredo De Torres |
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1202 |
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Bldg. K |
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| 7. Social Sciences and Fine Arts |
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Thomas Sharts |
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1210 |
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Bldg. K |
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| 8. Criminal Justice |
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Zerlyn Taimanao |
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1210 |
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Bldg. K |
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9. International Students Services
Office |
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Ni Deleon Guerrero |
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1322 |
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Bldg. I |
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| 10. Disability Support Services |
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Romeo Cuellar |
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1345 |
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Bldg. P |
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