(Northern Marianas College) — Registration is open and ongoing for NMC’s Spring 2026 semester for anyone interested in earning a degree and advancing their careers, knowledge, and skills with NMC. The semester begins on Jan. 20, 2026.
Applications for admission and supporting documents may be completed and submitted through our newly improved NMC APPLY online admissions portal at www.marianas.edu/apply/. Please note that the admissions application is only available online. However, if you need in-person assistance with submitting your application, you may visit the Office of Admissions and Records at the NMC campus, Bldg. N-3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mondays to Thursdays).
Supporting documents (i.e., health evaluation form with a valid TB skin test, a copy of a valid government-issued ID, and a copy of SSN/TIN card) must be uploaded altogether through the NMC APPLY online portal at www.marianas.edu/apply/. Official transcripts from institutions previously attended must be sent via email to admissions@marianas.edu by the former school. The deadline for completing the admissions application for the upcoming semester is Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
New students must take the NMC Math and English placement test if they do not meet any eligible placement alternatives. Placement testing is only available via appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. To make an appointment, register online at https://forms.gle/21WvMVa2iCiz4jdi7/. If a student has attended Start Smart or any NMC Info Session within the year, they may avail themselves of a fee waiver by providing their completed NMC passport (for Start Smart participants) or by presenting their valid government-issued ID to the testing center staff. Multiple waivers are not granted even if multiple recruitment events are attended. New and readmitted students must also view the online student orientation program in order to register for courses. Contact testingservices@marianas.edu or visit www.marianas.edu/testingservices for more information.
NMC offers several degree and certificate programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Education (Concentration in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Rehabilitation and Human Services, or Special Education), Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Concentration in Accounting or without Concentration); Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (Emphasis in Accounting, Business Management, or Computer Applications), Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management, Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (Emphasis in Education, Kinesiology, Pre-Engineering, Social Work, or without Emphasis), Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Agriculture, Associate of Science in Natural Resources Management, Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, and Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology. The certificate programs at NMC include Basic Law Enforcement, Business Management, Computer Applications, Early Childhood Education, Fire Science Technology, Hospitality Operations, Nursing Assistant, and Small Business Management.
For additional information or inquiries, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (670) 237-6728/69/70/71/72 or email oar@marianas.edu/.
