Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) boasts a vibrant and essential hub at its East Front Street campus. This location serves as the heart of much of NMC’s academic and student life, housing a diverse array of buildings and facilities. East Front Street is not just an address; it’s a destination where learning, innovation, and community converge.
Navigating the East Front Street campus is made easy with interactive maps available online, offering detailed information about each building, parking areas, and accessible entrances. The main entrance to this bustling campus is conveniently located at the intersection of Front Street (U.S. 31) and College Drive, making it easily accessible for students and visitors alike.
Click on the map above to explore the campus interactively. By opening the sidebar, you can delve into specific details about each building, locate parking facilities, identify accessible parking spots, and find accessible entrances, ensuring everyone can navigate the campus with ease.
Key Buildings on East Front Street
The East Front Street campus is home to a wide range of buildings, each serving a unique purpose within the NMC community. Here’s a guide to some of the key buildings you’ll find at this central location:
Dennos Museum Center (DMC)
The Dennos Museum Center, a cultural gem on the East Front Street campus, offers a rich experience with its various exhibition galleries, a dedicated interactive children’s gallery, and the impressive 367-seat William and Helen Milliken Auditorium. It’s a place for learning and cultural enrichment for the entire community.
Scholars Hall (SH)
Scholars Hall is a central academic building on the East Front Street campus. On the main level, you’ll find classrooms and faculty offices for Social Sciences. The second level continues to host classrooms, along with the Writing & Reading Center and offices for the Communications faculty, making it a hub for humanities and social science studies.
Osterlin Building (O)
The Osterlin Building is a crucial resource center for student support services located on East Front Street. The main level houses the Academic and Career Advising Center, Disability Support Services, a food pantry, International Services & Service Learning, Student Life and Personal Counseling Services, the Student Success Center, Testing Center, and Tutoring Center. The second level provides additional classrooms.
Power House
This small, yet vital brick building discreetly located on the East Front Street campus, houses the power plant that keeps the college running efficiently.
Tanis Building (T)
The Tanis Building, easily accessible from East Front Street, is your go-to location for Enrollment Services. The main level includes Admissions, Financial Aid, Military & Veteran Services, and Records & Registration, along with the President’s office. The lower level provides space for Educational Services, the Math Tutoring Center, and Information Technology Services.
Les Biederman Building (LB)
The Les Biederman Building on East Front Street is a multi-level academic building. The main level features classrooms, Health Occupations faculty offices, Public Relations, Marketing & Communications, and the Student Health Service. The lower level houses more classrooms and Science and Math faculty offices, while the second level is also dedicated to classrooms and Science and Math faculty offices.
Health & Science Building (HS)
Located on East Front Street, the Health & Science Building is a modern facility dedicated to health and science programs. The main level includes an ATM, the NMC Bookstore, dental assisting classrooms, and science laboratories. The second level is dedicated to nursing classrooms.
Founders Hall (FH)
Founders Hall, situated on the East Front Street campus, is home to the Audio Technology program and its specialized studios, making it a key location for students in this field.
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center and Library (TJNIC)
The Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center and Library is a landmark building on East Front Street, offering extensive resources and modern facilities. It’s open to the public from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily and provides 24-hour access for NMC students, faculty, and staff (with after-hours access via Campus Services). The main level includes Campus Safety & Security, classrooms, Dining Services including the Hawk Owl Cafe, the Experiential Learning Institute, and the Technology Help Desk. The lower level features classrooms, Educational Media Technologies, the Esports lab, and WNMC 90.7 FM college radio station. The second level houses the comprehensive NMC Library.
East Hall (EH)
East Hall, located on the East Front Street campus, provides on-campus housing for approximately 200 students in double occupancy suite-style rooms, along with offices for the housing staff, fostering a vibrant residential community.
Wise Memorial Clock Tower
The iconic Wise Memorial Clock Tower, a recognizable landmark on the East Front Street campus, is named in honor of benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise.
Okerstrom Fine Arts Building (F)
The Okerstrom Fine Arts Building, a creative hub on East Front Street, houses classrooms, Humanities faculty offices, a Macintosh computer lab, studios, and an 84-seat recital hall, supporting NMC’s vibrant arts programs.
James Beckett Building (JB)
The James Beckett Building, located on East Front Street, offers various academic spaces. The main level includes classrooms and Macintosh and PC computer labs. The lower level houses Business faculty offices and a conference room.
College Drive Apartments & Front Street Flats
While offering different living styles, both College Drive Apartments and Front Street Flats provide housing options for students 21+ seeking independent living near the East Front Street campus. College Drive Apartments offer one and two-bedroom layouts, and Front Street Flats also provides one and two-bedroom apartments, extending the campus community beyond the immediate academic buildings.
Oleson Center for Continuing Education (OC)
The Oleson Center for Continuing Education, accessible from East Front Street, offers versatile meeting and event spaces. It features three meeting rooms that can be combined into one large room, a teaching kitchen, a multi-purpose room, and a childcare facility, catering to a wide range of community and educational needs.
Rajkovich Physical Education Building (P)
The Rajkovich Physical Education Building on East Front Street is dedicated to fitness and recreation, featuring a gymnasium, dance studio, and classrooms, supporting NMC’s physical education programs and student wellness.
Facilities Maintenance Building
Essential to the upkeep of the East Front Street campus, the Facilities Maintenance Building houses facilities and maintenance operations, as well as NMC Shipping and Receiving.
North Hall (NH)
North Hall, situated on the East Front Street campus, provides student housing in quad-style suites with shared kitchen and living spaces, accommodating about 135 students, and also includes a fitness center, enhancing the on-campus living experience.
The East Front Street campus of Northwestern Michigan College is a dynamic and integral part of the NMC experience. From academic buildings to student services and cultural centers, East Front Street provides a comprehensive and engaging environment for students, faculty, and the wider Traverse City community.
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