Online Learning Options
NMC offers both courses and programs online. Courses range from completely online to online with proctored testing to a blend of online and on-campus delivery (Hybrid). Courses are accessed using NMC's legacy learning management system (LMS), Moodle, or Canvas, which will be NMC's only LMS beginning in Fall 2025.
Online Learning Orientation
Students taking an online class at NMC for the first time and students who have not completed an online course at NMC with a 2.0 grade or better will be required to complete an Online Learning Orientation (OLO) course. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a badge and will gain access to currently enrolled online course(s). Students who have successfully completed an online course at NMC in the past will not be required to earn the badge.
The Online Learning Orientation is completed in Moodle, NMC’s learning management system, and can be completed in approximately 60 minutes. Need help? Contact the Moodle help desk at (231) 995-1070.
Learning Options
Courses at NMC are offered in the following formats:
Lecture courses:
Lecture courses occur face-to-face in an on-campus environment. Instructors use Moodle or Canvas for the course syllabus and gradebook or other resources to supplement instruction. Please refer to the special instructions on the schedule for the course for more information.
Online courses:
Online courses do not require class meetings. Students are responsible for logging in to Moodle or Canvas to complete assignments and activities by specific dates. Licensed testing center proctored exams may be required. Please refer to the special instructions on the schedule for the course for more information.
Hybrid courses:
Hybrid courses combine online, livestream, and/or lecture delivery methods and reduce the number of required course meetings by moving some course activities to Moodle or Canvas. Scheduled course meetings are face-to-face or through Zoom. Licensed testing center proctored exams may be required. Please refer to the special instructions on the schedule for the course for more information.
Livestream courses:
Livestream courses meet during a regularly scheduled time via Zoom. Moodle or Canvas is used to distribute materials, submit assignments, track grades, and share feedback. Licensed testing center proctored exams may be required. Please refer to the special instructions on the schedule for the course for more information.
online Course options
- Courses Offered Online
Proctored testing and other requirements are identified in the class schedule. - Courses Offered in Hybrid Delivery
The flexibility of online classes with the personal interaction of classroom sessions, hybrid courses blend on-campus/Zoom delivery with a portion of the class content and assignments in Moodle.
Online Degrees & Certificates
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Associate in Science & Arts (ASA)
- Business Administration (AAS)
- Computer Information Technology - Office Applications Specialist Certificate
- Digital Administration and Marketing Certificate
*Students in developmental Math or English may need to complete classes on campus.
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Northwestern Michigan College participates in the State Authorized Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Residents of California are not eligible to enroll in online courses at NMC.
