MyUser set up website

1. Activate Your NMU Account

Follow these steps to activate your MyUser. You will need the following items:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. NMU IN Number **
  4. Date of Birth in the "mm/dd/yyyy" format specified.

**NOTE: You can try using your U.S. Social Security Number if you have one and included it in your NMU application.

MyNMU Page

2. Log in to MyNMU

MyNMU is a tool used by NMU students to access a variety of information, including class schedules, grades, transcripts, and financial aid information. 

Since you are admitted to NMU, you may access MyNMU to take you through the next steps to finalize your enrollment. This includes such activities as registering for orientation, applying for scholarships, and accessing your financial aid information.

3. Log in to Gmail

NMU utilizes Google for university email. Your email address will be your NMU username, which you will receive after completing your account activation in step 1, followed by @nmu.edu. 

If you are already logged into a different Gmail account, please follow these instructions to add your NMU account:

  1. On top right select your profile icon
  2. Scroll down and select add another account
  3. Log in with your NMU information 
    1. Email: YourNMUusername@nmu.edu 
    2. Password: Your NMU Password
Orientation Website

4. Register for Orientation

You will need your NMU login information from step 1 or your NMU IN to register for online orientation.

Once you have registered, you will be able to begin your Orientation through the same webpage.

You can learn more about Global Campus Orientation here.

Screenshot of Educat

5. Complete Educat Tutorial

Educat is the system that houses all the online courses at NMU. This is the platform you will be using to complete your coursework so it is important to learn the basics before jumping in. You will need to complete this tutorial before you will be able to see your current courses.

Completed checklist

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