Calendar
Academic Calendar
The University operates on a monthly instructional schedule. Each course runs for one month and includes four instructional weeks. Monthly terms begin on the first day of the month and end on the final day.
Monthly Term Schedule
The dates below follow NMU’s monthly term schedule. Course availability and individual start dates are confirmed during admission and registration.
| Term | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Oct 1 | Oct 31 |
| November 2026 | Nov 1 | Nov 30 |
| December 2026 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| January 2027 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| February 2027 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| March 2027 | Mar 1 | Mar 31 |
| April 2027 | Apr 1 | Apr 30 |
| May 2027 | May 1 | May 31 |
| June 2027 | Jun 1 | Jun 30 |
| July 2027 | Jul 1 | Jul 31 |
| August 2027 | Aug 1 | Aug 31 |
| September 2027 | Sep 1 | Sep 30 |
| October 2027 | Oct 1 | Oct 31 |
| November 2027 | Nov 1 | Nov 30 |
| December 2027 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
Students normally take one course per term unless their program permits an additional course load.
Holidays and Institutional Operating Schedule
Asynchronous coursework remains available during holidays. Administrative offices operate on limited hours, and no synchronous meetings are scheduled on these dates.
The University observes the following holidays:
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. / Civil Rights Day | Jan 19 | Jan 18 |
| Lincoln’s Birthday | Feb 12 | Feb 12 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Feb 16 | Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | May 31 |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19 | Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Jul 4 | Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7 | Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Oct 12 | Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11 | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26 | Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Dec 25 |
The learning management system remains accessible throughout all holiday periods. Course deadlines may be adjusted within the instructional week at the discretion of faculty when a holiday falls on a weekday.
Registration and Withdrawal
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Complete admission requirements and arrange payment before registering for a course. Your admission and registration communications confirm your start date.
For registration assistance, visit Registration and Enrollment. Withdrawal requires written notice to the University. Review withdrawal and refund provisions before changing enrollment.