1. Central High School Northwestern Michigan College

2. Qualify to take NMC courses – ACT scores – NMC COMPASS test Place into ENG 111 or MTH 121 – Scores may vary based on program Math21 or higher Reading19 or higher English18 or higher

3. Apply to NMC Meet with high school counselor Complete NMC application online Attach test scores to application Request transcript sent to NMC Pay one-time $20 application fee Print and complete forms: – Enrollment Approval form – Tuition Authorization form

4. Forms Enrollment Approval Form Tuition Authorization Form List requested courses Parent and student signatures required Principal approval required Return to NMC admissions or upload to your application May 1 st deadline

5. Orientation/Registration Required by NMC and valuable information is provided Students will meet with an NMC advisor and register for approved courses Register online for an orientation after receiving acceptance email from NMC May 7 th or May 27

6. Grades & Credit 3 or 4 credit NMC course =.5 credit at high school Grades earned at NMC are reflected on high school transcript Students may request CR/NC on high school transcript – Submit form prior to start of class Potential NCAA Div I or II athletes are required to have grades reflected on transcript

7. General Information Students are responsible for selecting courses that will work with their high school schedule Dropping a class at NMC – Notify your high school counselor – Drop dates are important – Student’s responsibility to drop the course

8. General Information When do you pay for the class? – Dropped after 100% refund deadline – Failed with a 0.0 – Next semester you pay Students with a GPA below 2.0 – NMC academic probation – Courses will not qualify as transfer credit

9. General Information Starting your college transcript Attend your NMC classes – Regular attendance is important for success – Absent is absent - grade can be affected – NMC an CHS have different calendars NMC Classes Begin: August 29 (before TCAPS)

10. Lindsey Dickinson NMC Academic Advisor Selecting courses Transfer credits

11. Course Selection, Transfer Credit & Advice

12. How do I choose a good class? Where do you want to transfer? What do you want to study? Are you completely undecided?

13. Yes? We have a resource for you! Michigan Transfer Agreement – 30 guaranteed credits – General education requirements – All Michigan public universities NMC Group 1 courses

14. Group 1 Course List English Social Science Natural Sciences Mathematics Humanities  Highly Transferrable!

15. Check Transferability nmc.edu/transfer Michigan Transfer Equivalencies Course by course search Look for direct course equivalency

16. Be SMART about class choices! S tick to Group 1 classes M TA A P classes R emember your major! T ransfer guides & equivalencies nmc.edu/transfer

17. A few tips for your students…

18. This IS College Permanent college record All assignments matter All grades are final

19. Successful students… Meet their professor in week 1 Visit office hours Attend all classes Engage in class Ask for help

20. Parents! Help your child self-advocate Ask questions Provide support with scheduling Remember this is college!

21. FREE Resources Tutoring Center Student Success Coaching Writing & Reading Center Math Center Disability Support Services Instructors!

22. Contacts NMC Admissions 855-FIND NMC admissions@nmc.edu NMC Academic Advising (231) 995-1040 advising@nmc.edu