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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 January 22, 2013 - May 11, 2013
January 2 Deadline to Petition to Graduate in Spring 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office of Admissions and Records (Building N)
January 2 Deadline to Submit NMC Admission Application for Spring 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office of Admissions and Records (Building N)
January 2 Spring 2013 New and Returning Student Orientation
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room D-1
January 3 Deadline to Submit Admission Application for the NMC Nursing Spring 2013 Cohort
Click here for more information.
January 7 Faculty Return for Spring 2013 Semester
January 9 Student Orientation for New and Returning Students
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Room D-1
January 10 Spring 2013 International Student Orientation
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Building I
January 10 Student Orientation for New and Returning Students
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Room S-1
January 11 Early Registration for: Spring 2013 Potential Graduates, Troops to Teachers, Volunteers for Spring Registration, and NMA Students
Time: TBA
January 14-18 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)
January 14 NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000000100 through 000012580
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more information.
January 15 NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000012581 through 000016030
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more information.
January 16 NMC Spring 2013 Registration
for those with PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016031 through 000018010
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more information.
January 17 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.
January 18 NMC Spring 2013 Late Registration
for New, Ongoing, and Re-Admitted Students
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for more information.
January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Legal Holiday
January 22 First Day of Classes (Spring 2013)
January 22-25 Add/Drop (100% Refund) and Welcome Week
February 1 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
February 8 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
February 18 Presidents’ Day - Legal Holiday
March 8 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
March 25 Commonwealth Covenant Day - Legal Holiday
March 25-30 Spring Break
March 29 Good Friday - Legal Holiday
May 11 Last Day of Class
May 13-18 Final Exam Week
May 18 Grades Due for 2013 Graduation Candidates
May 20 Grades Due for All Other Students


Summer 2013

Summer 2013 Semester May 28, 2013 - July 27, 2013 (9 weeks)
May 10 Summer 2013 Admission Application Deadline
May 20-23 Academic Advising Days
May 21 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
May 22-23 Summer 2013 Registration Days
May 28 First Day of Instruction
May 27 Memorial Day - Legal Holiday
May 28 First Day of Instruction
May 28-30 Add/Drop Course(s) Day for 100% Refund
June 3 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
June 13 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
June 14 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
July 4 Independence Day - Legal Holiday
July 27 Last Day of Instruction
July 29 Final Exam Week
August 1 Grades Due


Fall 2013

Fall 2013 Semester August 19, 2013 - December 6, 2013
April 8-12 Academic Advising & Registration for DSS and Ongoing Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
April 8 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000000111 through 000007000
April 9 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000007001 through 000009570
April 10 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000009571 through 000010680
April 11 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000010681 through 000012120
April 12 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000012121 through 000013010
April 15-19 Academic Advising & Registration for Ongoing Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
April 15 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000013011 through 000014050
April 16 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000014051 through 000014710
April 17 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000014711 through 000015540
April 18 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000015541 through 000015910
April 19 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000015911 through 000016300
April 22-26 Academic Advising & Registration for Ongoing Students
Note: Detailed schedule below
April 22 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016301 through 000016920
April 23 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000016921 through 000017330
April 24 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017331 through 000017680
April 25 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017681 through 000017860
April 26 Registration for those with
PowerCAMPUS ID #s 000017861 through 000018401
July 31 Fall 2013 Admission Application Deadline
July 31 Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
August 1 Petition for Spring 2014 Graduation Begins
August 5 Student Orientation for International Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
August 7 Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
August 8 Student Orientation for New & Returning Students
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
August 8 Registration and Add/Drop Course(s) Day for DSS Students
August 9 Payment Due for Early Registration Students
August 9 Add/Drop Course(s) Day for Ongoing Students
August 12-16 Registration for New and Returning Students
August 19 First Day of Instruction
August 19-23 Add/Drop Course(s) Week (100% Refund) and "Welcome Week"
August 30 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund
September 2 Labor Day - Legal Holiday
September 6 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund
September 9 “UW” grades posted for “No Shows”
October 4 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s)
October 14 Commonwealth Cultural Day - Legal Holiday
November 4 Citizenship Day - Legal Holiday
November 28 Thanksgiving Day - Legal Holiday
December 6 Last Day of Instruction
December 8 Constitution Day - Legal Holiday
December 9-13 Final Exam Week
December 15 Grades Due for Fall 2013


ENGLISH AND MATH PLACEMENT TESTS*

Summer 2013 Schedule

April 5 9:00 am
April 17 9:00 am
April 19 1:00 pm
April 24 9:00 am
April 26 1:00 pm

Fall 2013 Schedule

April 5 9:00 am
April 17 9:00 am
April 19 1:00 pm
April 24 9:00 am
April 26 1:00 pm
May 6 10:00 am
May 8 2:00 pm
May 15 10:00 am
3:00 pm
May 16 10:00 am
3:00 pm
May 17 10:00 am
3:00 pm

Taking the Placement Tests

Step 1

Pick up & fill out a placement test slip from the Office of Admissions & Records.

Step 2

Make your payment at the Cashier’s window.

Step 3

Schedule 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 New Year's Day
January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 18, 2013 Presidents’ Day
March 25, 2013 Commonwealth Covenant Day
March 29, 2013 Good Friday
May 27, 2013 Memorial Day
July 4, 2013 Independence Day
September 2, 2013 Labor Day
October 14, 2013 Commonwealth Cultural Day
November 4, 2013 Citizenship Day
November 28, 2013 Thanksgiving Day
December 8, 2013 Constitution Day
December 25, 2013 Christmas Day


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.

  1. Complete application* with $25 fee ($50 for Nonresident Applicants)
  2. NMC Health Evaluation (PPD Skin Test is required to be updated every two years)
  3. Copy of Valid Photo Identification (valid passport, driver's license, or mayor's card)
  4. 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)
      English - $25
      Math - $25
    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)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  1. Get English placement slip from the Languages Department in Building M, Room 1 (classroom), or Room 01 (Office).
  2. 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.
  3. Proceed to the Office of Admissions & Records (OAR) in Building N, Room 3 for registration validation.
  4. Go to the Financial Aid Office (if applicable) in Building N, Room 2.
  5. Go to the Finance Office in Building N, Room 4 to finalize the registration process.

SUMMER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

  1. 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.
  2. Obtain English placement slip in Building M, Room 1 (classroom), or Room 01 (Office).
  3. 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.
  4. 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*

    1. All degree-seeking candidates must take the required placement tests and meet with an advisor prior to registering.
    2. 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.
    3. All candidates must pay all tuition and fees upon registration.
    4. 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.
    5. 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

    Follow these steps if you’d like to add or drop any class from your schedule.

    1. Obtain an Add/Drop Form or a Withdrawal Form from your advisor. (Note: On all Withdrawal from courses after the second week, a “W” will appear on your academic record.)
    2. Have your advisor initial in the appropriate box.
    3. Proceed to the Office of Admissions and Records (Building N, Room 3) for processing and to receive a copy of your new class schedule.
    4. Review your class schedule.
    5. Proceed to the Financial Aid Office (Building N, Room 2) for financial aid award adjustment, if applicable.
    6. Proceed to the NMC Finance Office (Building N, Room 4) for payment.

COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES

  1. Obtain a Complete Withdrawal Form from your advisor or from the Office of Admissions and Records.
  2. Proceed to the Counseling Programs and Services office (Bldg. I) for an informational interview.
  3. Proceed to the Office of Admissions and Records (Room N-3) to have your Complete Withdrawal Form processed.
  4. Proceed to the Financial Aid Office (Room N-2) for financial aid award adjustment, if applicable.
  5. 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.

Program/Department Contact Person(s) Tel. Ext. Location
1. Business Department Shirley Blas 1812 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
- Accounting Richard Waldo 1826 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
- Business Chavel Green 1830 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
- Business Management Barbara Hunter 1810 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
- Computer Applications Wilhelm Maui 1814 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
- Hospitality Management Larry Lee 1811 Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
2. Languages and Humanities Michael Nurmi
Monalyn Camacho
2000
1242
Bldg. M
Bldg. M
3. Liberal Arts Velma Deleon Guerrero
Chrislaine Pangelinan
1203

1342
Bldg. K

Bldg. I
4. Nursing Rosa M. Tudela
Johnny Aldan
Hervin Jacinto
Shirley Blas
1613/1614
1616
1613
1812
Bldg. C
Bldg. C
Bldg. C
Bldg. V, 2nd Floor
5. School of Education

- Elementary Education




- Early Childhood Education


- Special Educataion

- Rehabilitation & Human Services
Belinda Norita

Charlotte Cepeda
Amanda Angel- Diaz
Kyle Podziewski

Cynthia Deleon Guerrero

Rosaline Cepeda

Jennifer Maratita
Roland Merar
Jose Herrera
2234

2232
2240

2238

2237


2237

2233
2233
2233
Bldg. J

Bldg. J
Bldg. J

Bldg. J

Bldg. J


Bldg. J

Bldg. J
Bldg. J
Bldg. J
6. Sciences, Mathematics, Health
and Athletics, Natural Resources Management
Dr. Alfredo De Torres 1202 Bldg. K
7. Social Sciences and Fine Arts Thomas Sharts 1210 Bldg. K
8. Criminal Justice Zerlyn Taimanao 1210 Bldg. K
9. International Students
Services Office
Ni Deleon Guerrero 1322 Bldg. I
10. Disability Support Services Romeo Cuellar 1345 Bldg. P


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