nmu mail

How to access Office 365 e-mail off-campus

  • Go to: https://outlook.office.com
  • Username: s123456789@mandela.ac.za  (i.e. your student number @mandela.ac.za)
  • You will be directed to a Nelson Mandela University logon screen.
  • Username: s123456789@mandela.ac.za (i.e. your student number @mandela.ac.za)
  • Password: network password that you set yourself or that was given to you.

Find out more about the Office 365 ProPlus Software for Students license, which allows you to install the software on up to 5 devices.

nmu.edu Email

All Northern Michigan University students, faculty and staff are issued a User ID which is used to identify the user for computer & network access. See NMU ID Information for more information on services associated with the ID and type of university affiliate. 

The NMU User ID provides email access with an address in the form of yourid@nmu.edu

Accessing NMU Email

You can use webmail.nmu.edu to access your email online, or the server settings found here with most mail programs or applications. Below are the most common options for accessing your mail. Your account will be set up automatically with Outlook on your NMU laptop. 

Storage Space

Each user is granted 1GB of storage for their personal use on the mail server. This storage is shared by the user’s email folders, MyWeb pages, and personal data.

Incoming Email Size Limit

The email server imposes a 10 MB size limit on all incoming E-Mail. This is the maximum size of the entire email which includes message headers, text, and attachments

Inbox Folder

The @nmu.edu email is initially stored in the inbox. The inbox is exempt from the 1GB storage limit imposed on the users “home” storage. However, there is a retention policy that items may stay in the user’s inbox for a maximum of 21 days. Any to be saved more than 21 days must be moved from the inbox to another folder. 

Email Forwarding

Email forwarding allows email designated for the @nmu.edu address to be directed to a different campus email address. Instructions for forwarding email can be found at our NMU Email Forwarding page. 

Email Folders

@nmu.edu users can create folders to save the E-Mail which they wish to keep. Web based email software (SquirrelMail, Roundcube) keeps these email folders within the user’s alloted storage space. There is no default retention period on these folders, but the user can create their own retention period for these folders at https://myuser.nmu.edu/user (Options, E-Mail Folder Cleanup). Otherwise, the mail will remain in these folders.

To learn how to use and create folders for SquirrelMail or Roundcube, visit the respective link. 

Trash Folders

When an email program is told to delete a piece of mail, the mail is often moved to a “Trash” folder. Different software may give different names to the “Trash” folder. The folder names of “Trash”, “Deleted”, and “Deleted Messages” are reserved/recognized as Trash folders for @nmu.edu users. Items in @nmu.edu trash folders will be kept for 42 days before they are permanently deleted. The user may set an alternative retention period for these folders at https://myuser.nmu.edu/user (Options, E-Mail Folder Cleanup). The maximum retention period for Trash folders is 90 days.

Anti-Virus

All incoming @nmu.edu email is scanned for virus attachments before being stored in the users INBOX. Any email containing a virus is discarded and is not delivered to the users INBOX.

SPAM Filtering

All @nmu.edu incoming email is processed by spam filtering software before being stored in the users INBOX. The user may adjust the aggressiveness of this software at https://myuser.nmu.edu/user (Options, SPAM Filtering). Both Outlook and the web based SquirrelMail (http://webmail.nmu.edu/sqmail) software allows for finer control of the spam filtering rules. Visit the Controlling Email Spam page to learn more about filtering spam. 

Vacation Email

@nmu.edu users may create an auto-reply message to alert senders that they will be unavailable for a number of days and may not get sent mail. To learn how to set up vacation email responses, visit our Vacation Email page. 

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.