As of 7:00 p.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has canceled the tsunami advisory for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. As a result, Gov. David M. Apatang, in coordination with the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (CNMI HSEM), has declared the “All Clear” for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Please see the attached advisories for more information.

All Northern Marianas College campuses on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will reopen and resume normal working hours tomorrow, Thursday, July 31, 2025. Classes will also resume as scheduled.

NMC Students and Employees,

As of 10:56 a.m., the U.S. National Weather Service has upgraded the Tsunami Watch to a Tsunami Advisory for the CNMI. In light of this change, all NMC employees, students, and campus visitors are permitted to leave to assist their families in evacuating and securing their homes.

NMC Students and Employees,

The CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, has issued a Tsunami Watch for the coastal areas of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands. Please see the attached releases for more information.

Six recent nursing graduates from Northern Marianas College have officially passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), marking another milestone for the College’s nursing program and highlighting the growing number of locally trained nurses entering the workforce.

Northern Marianas College will begin its Fall 2025 semester on August 18, 2025. Interested students are encouraged to apply before the August 8 application deadline to start their journey toward a college degree.

The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program, an initiative of Northern Marianas College, is proud to announce that it has received 46 applications from aspiring entrepreneurs across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota for its upcoming cohort. This strong response reflects a growing interest in innovation and a renewed entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Commonwealth.