Student Records and Graduation
Find out how to apply to graduate, request a transcript, change your name on college records or update your contact information.
Planning to graduate in December 2026, May 2027 or July 2027?
You must submit a graduation application. If you’re registered for your final term or terms, you can apply now in the student portal.
Graduation application deadlines
- December 2026 graduation: Apply by Nov. 27, 2026.
- May 2027 graduation: Apply by April 1, 2027.
- July 2027 graduation: Apply by June 25, 2027.
Commencement Ceremony*: Friday, May 7, 2027, at 7 p.m.
*The commencement ceremony is a celebration; it is not graduation. Graduation occurs
when a final audit of your academic record is approved and a credential is conferred
on your transcript.
- Online cap/gown orders start in February 2027 and end on March 19, 2027, for pre-approved graduates. A link to the online order form will be sent to student email accounts.
- The deadline to submit a graduation application and have your name listed in the commencement ceremony is Monday, March 22, 2027.
A student anticipating graduation is required to complete an Application for Graduation. Download a printable Graduation Application.
Reminder for Students:
- Make sure you meet with an advisor to verify that you qualify for your degree;
- A second degree requires a minimum of 15 credits over the requirement for initial degree;
- Review North Central Catalog degree requirements;
- Degree request will not be approved until the applicant starts final semester with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and is expected to complete all necessary coursework satisfactorily by the date degree is awarded;
- Degree awards are not actually recorded on official college records until final grades have been submitted and eligibility confirmed;
- Physical diplomas are mailed directly to graduates, usually several weeks after the semester ends.
Graduation Ceremony
Commencement is held once per year on the final day of the Winter Semester, although degrees and certificates may be conferred effective on the last day of any college enrollment period. December and July graduates are invited to participate in May's commencement ceremony.
Diplomas will be mailed to students following the confirmation of grades for the Winter Semester. You should expect to receive your diploma in the mail within 6–8 weeks after Commencement.
There are two options for requesting your North Central Michigan College transcript.
If you need your North Central transcript sent to another college/university, please choose Option 1.
All requests are processed within 24—48 business hours. Please note that transcripts cannot be issued for any student who has financial obligations to North Central.
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Option 1 - Use the National Student Clearinghouse to provide electronic transcript ordering and delivery via the web. For a small fee, you can order North Central transcripts online using any major credit card. Your card will only be charged after your order has been completed.
To order an official transcript(s), please visit the Clearinghouse's Transcript Ordering Center.
The site will walk you through placing your order, including delivery options and fees. You can order as many transcripts as you'd like in a single session. A processing fee will be charged per recipient.
Order updates will be emailed to you. You can also track your order online. - Option 2 - Print and fill out the Academic Transcript Request Form and return the form via regular mail or email to have a printed official transcript
mailed to a college or university, or to send an unofficial transcript by mail or email. The PDF form cannot be used to send an official transcript by email. Please use option #1 to have an official transcript sent by email. Please make sure to sign your request form. Transcripts cannot be released without
your physical signature
Return by mail:
North Central Michigan College
Office of Academic Records
1515 Howard St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Return by email:
Email the complete PDF attachment to registrar@ncmich.edu.
For transcript inquiries, please contact:
Registrar Joe Balinski
Email: jbalinski@ncmich.edu
Phone: 231-439-6347
Toll Free: 888-298-6605
Submit a Name Change to Student Services
Students requesting name changes are required to submit, to Student Services, a copy of the legal document authorizing such change (marriage license, divorce decree, court order, etc.). A current driver's license reflecting the change will be accepted. Questions regarding this policy or possible exceptions to it should be directed to:
Registrar Joe Balinski
Email: jbalinski@ncmich.edu
Phone: 231-439-6347
Mail: North Central Michigan College, Records Office
1515 Howard St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Dropped off: Office of Student Services (located in the Borra Learning Center)
What Happens when the Name Change is submitted?
Upon completion, the following items will be affected:
- NC Portal username will change
- Name in Brightspace will reflect your new name
- Name in ‘My North Central’ will reflect your new name
- MyMail Account will change to reflect your new name
You will receive an email from us as soon as the change has been completed with your new username and your new MyMail account. Your password will not be changed.
Please contact Joseph Balinski at 231-439-6347 if you have any questions.
Personal Information Changes:
Changes to personal information (address, phone number, etc.) are entered online.
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Log on to the NC Portal with your user name and password
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Click on the ‘My North Central’ icon
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Enter your user name and password again on the upper right side of your screen and click Login
Follow these steps to submit changes:
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At the top right side of the page, click on ‘Personal Info’ next to your name (Underneath the search box)
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Under “My Info”, click on the ‘Biographical Info’ tab
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Click on the small pencil icon next to ‘Name, Address and Personal Details’
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Update the appropriate fields, then click ‘SUBMIT’ at the bottom of the page
You must click ‘SUBMIT’ or the information will not be submitted for review.
Changes will be reviewed and processed within one week.
NOTE: Changing your address does not automatically change your Residency Status.
For residency change information, see our Tuition Costs page.
To contact Student Services:
Call: 231-348-6605
888-298-6605 (toll free)
