The Aero Park Campus, adjacent to Cherry Capital Airport, is dedicated to technical and aviation programs, offering state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on training in transportation, manufacturing, and engineering technologies.
This campus supports workforce development with labs, hangars, and high-bay areas tailored for practical skills in high-demand trades.
The Boardman Lake Campus, located on the shore of Boardman Lake, primarily hosts university partner programs, extended education, and administrative functions, facilitating bachelor's degree completion and professional development.
It supports seamless transfer to senior institutions and community outreach programs on Garfield Township waterfront.
The Front Street Campus serves as the main hub of Northwestern Michigan College, focusing on a wide range of liberal arts, health sciences, and professional programs. It houses core student services, dining, housing, and the Dennos Museum Center, providing a comprehensive educational environment for traditional and transfer students.
This campus emphasizes hands-on learning in allied health and creative fields, supporting over 60 associate degrees and certificates with strong transfer options to four-year universities.
Situated on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, the Great Lakes Campus specializes in maritime, culinary, and water-related programs, leveraging its waterfront location for practical training in boating, hospitality, and environmental studies.
Programs emphasize industry partnerships and hands-on experiences like shipboard training on the State of Michigan vessel, preparing students for careers on the Great Lakes.
The Joseph H. Rogers Observatory, atop a hill south of Traverse City, specializes in astronomy education and public outreach, featuring advanced telescopes for observation and study of celestial phenomena.
Equipped with large aperture telescopes, it provides dark-sky viewing opportunities, supporting NMC's science curriculum with real-world astronomical research and education.
