MARQUETTTE, MI-- The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved changes to this year’s academic calendar.
Winter semester will be delayed by one week, with in-person classes starting Tuesday, January 19. Spring break will be canceled and the semester will end on May 1, as originally scheduled. The NMU Ad Hoc Calendar Committee determined canceling spring break would reduce the potential for COVID-19 virus transmission from other destinations to Marquette and eliminate the need to develop additional safety protocols for returning to campus mid-semester.
The board also approved a recommendation that the university hold a virtual graduation recognition ceremony and premiere the event online after the fall semester ends, most likely November 28. Those who qualified for graduation in May and August, or those who complete their studies this semester, will receive an official invitation to view the ceremony. They will also be mailed a printed commencement program, diploma cover, and 2020 graduate lapel pin.
