Bay Mills Community College

Bay Mills Community College is the first tribal college established in Michigan and was established in 1984. Currently, there are three tribal colleges in Michigan. It is fully accredited with classroom, hybrid and on-line courses. At this time there is 51% tribal enrollment, which means 51% of the students are tribal members. The college hosts a learning center with free tutoring. A board of regents scholarships permits many students to obtain approximately 65 credits, tuition free. As far as I understand the requirements for this scholarship, you must be a member of a federally recognized tribe. At this time, there are 250 students enrolled classroom session courses. The college provides various degree programs.
     The college provides general study programs, health services, natural sciences, tribal history and cultural programs, psychology and sociology programs along with criminal justice programs. Students can earn a construction certificates and other certificates. Students can also earn child development certificates. There is a Michigan transfer credit in which all classes are transferable to other colleges and universities in Michigan.
     As a demonstration of our commitment to providing educational opportunities to Native American students throughout the United States, Bay Mills Community College is offering three, 3 credit online courses titled:

NA103 - Native American Cuisine

NA110 - Native Americans: Sharing Our Culture and Traditions,

NA129 - Native American Art and Artifacts: Cultural Interpretationsden.

 

     The Bay Mills Community College also provides opportunities for students to explore other areas of interests such as farming. The farm includes chickens, cows and a gardent. The meat from the animals is donated to families in need. The college provides other cultural activities such as beading and drumming.

     The college can provide a vast amount of opportunities for people who are seeking a two year associates degree or looking at pursuing a four year degree but want to seek their general eduation courses first. Visit the website at www.bmcc.edu.