NMC Campuses Closed Dec. 22, 2025, Through Jan. 4, 2026

Northern Marianas College campuses on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will be closed (with few exceptions) from December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

All offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. Registration for classes and other information relating to specific offices are contained below:

Registration for Spring 2026 Semester and other information for current students	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 Spring 2026 semester begins on January 20, 2026. All students can register for Spring 2026 classes through their Portal+ accounts through January 17, 2026, with approval from their academic advisor (see instructional and academic support contact below for advisor contact). Students will also be able to make changes to their schedule during “add and drop” week, from January 20 to 24, 2026, with fees associated with each change; however, course selection may be limited during this period. More information about NMC’s Spring 2026 semester can be found at www.marianas.edu
New Students (Applicants)	Applications for admission and supporting documents may be completed and submitted through our new NMC APPLY admissions portal at: www.marianas.edu/apply Please note that the admissions application is only available online. 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 through the NMC APPLY online portal at www.marianas.edu/apply. Official transcripts from institutions previously attended must be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the previously enrolled institution. The deadline for completing the admissions application for the Spring 2026 semester is Friday, January 9, 2026.
Financial Aid Office	The Financial Aid Office will continue to monitor emails and respond as soon as possible. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any inquiries regarding financial aid.
Academic and Instructional Support	Faculty and advisor availability will be limited from Dec. 22, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. Students who need assistance with academic advising or other specific department and program inquiries, please contact Lorraine Maui, Dean of APS, by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Finance Office	NMC’s Financial Services Unit will be open by appointment only for year-end processing and administrative support. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any inquiries regarding finances.
Adult Education Program	For inquiries related to the Adult Education Program, please reach out to the department directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC)	The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) offices on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will observe regular working hours with the exception of the following federal holidays: Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day To stay updated on office hours, please visit www.cnmisbdc.com. The CNMI SBDC will be providing business counseling services by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled online at www.cnmisbdc.com or by calling (670) 237-9206. For general inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (670) 237-6888.
CNMI Innovation Incubator Program	The CNMI Innovation Incubator Makerspace will remain open for its Innovators. For other general inquiries, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (670) 488-1161/1662.
General Inquiries and Assistance	For urgent matters, community members are asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For matters related to NMC CREES, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance. For campus emergencies, contact NMC security at (670) 237-6800.