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2009-2010 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
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Welcome to the Northern Kentucky University Online Application
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A message from the campus:
Northern Kentucky University is the fastest growing university in the state of Kentucky – boasting nearly 15,000 students. Our national known academic programs stress a strong liberal arts foundation, enhancing student-faculty collaboration and creating an atmosphere that places the learner at the center of all that we do. With a low faculty/student ratio and an average class size of 24 students, NKU will provide you with the individual attention you richly deserve.
NKU is a modern, dynamic campus, located only minutes from the vibrant city of Cincinnati. The school’s small student/faculty ratio of 14:1 allows for unique undergraduate opportunities in research, leadership, co-op learning experiences and community engagement. There are endless chances to get involved – from athletics, to Greek life, to the NKU Honors Program. Students get involved here, and they make a difference. Check us out on the web at admissions.nku.edu.
Our fall 2008 admissions deadline is July 1st. We look forward to receiving your admissions application. |
Last updated: 6/9/2008 12:52:00 PM PST
Complete this online application. Submit the application by using the 'SUBMIT' button located either on the left column or at the bottom of the last screen once you have completed all screens.
Submit the printed and signed application agreement statement along with the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
Make check or money order payable to Northern Kentucky University and include the student's Social Security number and confirmation number on the check.
Application Fee Policies
Applications for admission to the university must include a nonrefundable $25 application fee.
An application fee will be assessed for degree-seeking and nondegree-seeking students.
A student who carries dual status as a post-bachelor and graduate student will be assessed an application fee at each degree level.
An applicant's fee waiver request will be considered by the director of admissions in instances of financial hardship if the request is accompanied by a letter from:
- A high school counselor or principal
- A Talent Search counselor or Upward Bound official
- A member of NKU Student Support Services
- The State of Kentucky (Certification of Financial Assistance)
The applicant's request for a waiver and letter of recommendation for fee waiver must be submitted with the application for admission.
Students from the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities and the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education are not charged the $25 application fee.
An application for admission will not be processed until NKU receives the application fee or the fee waiver is approved.
Prompt correspondence regarding the application fee requirement will be sent to all applicants failing to submit the fee.
Alumni who have earned bachelor's degrees from NKU will have the $25 application fee waived for post-bachelor's or graduate applications for admission.
The application fee is also waived for spouses or dependents of NKU faculty or staff who are eligible for a tuition waiver.
Admission Classifications for Degree-Seeking Students
- Freshmen students have not attempted coursework at a regionally accredited college or university (other than college courses earned while in high school).
Final high school transcripts must be submitted upon graduation.
- Transfer students have attempted coursework for credit at another approved regionally accredited college or university.
Students should be eligible to return to their previous institution(s) at the time of application.
All necessary credentials for admission must be submitted by August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, and May 1 for summer sessions.
Transfers who do not submit all necessary credentials by the final deadlines must register as nondegree and are ineligible to receive financial aid or academic advising.
If applicants choose to become degree seeking at a later date, they must submit a new application
for admission, an additional $25 application fee, all required credentials and must meet the deadline dates.*
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Readmission students have attempted coursework at NKU but have not been enrolled during the four years preceding the semester in which the application is made to re-enter the university.
Students who have been suspended must submit an undergraduate application no later than August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, or May 15 for summer sessions.
Refer to "Suspension" in the university catalog for complete information.
Readmission students with transfer credit must submit an official transcript with their application by August 1 for fall semester and December 1 for spring semester.
- Post-bachelor students have received a bachelor's degree and intend to enroll for additional undergraduate credit as degree seeking or nondegree seeking.
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Freshman |
Transfer |
Readmission |
Post-bachelor |
Deadline for
Admissions
Fall Semester |
Early Action: February 1
Priority: May 1
Confirmation deadline: May 1**
Final: August 1 |
Early Action: February 1
Priority: May 1
Confirmation deadline: May 1**
Final: August 1 |
Priority: May 1
Final: August 1 |
Final: August 1 |
Deadline for
Admissions
Spring Semester |
Priority: November 1
Final: Day before classes begin |
Priority: November 1
Final: December 1 |
Priority: November 1
Final (with transfer work): December 1 |
Priority: November 1
Final (with transfer work): December 1 |
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Application Fee*
(See "Application Fee
Policy" for information) |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Required, unless NKU graduate |
Official High School
Transcript/GED Scores |
Required |
Required, if less than 24 semester hours transferred |
Not required |
Not required |
ACT, SAT I,
or COMPASS Test |
Required |
Required, if less than 24 semester hours transferred |
Not required |
Not required |
Official College
Transcript(s) from
Institutions Attended |
Not required, unless college credit received in high school |
Required |
Not required, unless courses taken since last enrolled at NKU |
Required, indicating bachelor's degree |
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*Applicants for Spring and Summer 2005 $25 application fee. Applicants for Fall 2005 and beyond $25 application fee.
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All freshmen and transfer students — A $75 fee is assessed to a student immediately upon acceptance to confirm their intent to attend NKU.
Confirmation of enrollment form and fee will be due May 1.
Students accepted after May 1 will be expected to submit confirmation of enrollment form and fee within two weeks.
This fee is nonrefundable after May 1.
Admission Classifications for Nondegree-Seeking Students
All nondegree students except those students who are early-admission students must submit their application to the Office of the Registrar.
Nondegree students are ineligible to receive financial aid, veteran's benefits or academic advising.
If these applicants choose to become degree seeking at a later date, they must submit a new application for admission, an additional $25 application fee and all required credentials and must meet the appropriate deadline dates.
- Early Admission students are high school students who wish to enroll in courses at NKU.
A 3.25 high school GPA, an ACT composite of 20 or above, or SAT I composite of 1020 or above and permission from the guidance counselor are required for admission.
Interested students should contact the Office of Admissions for additional information and Early Admission application.
- Nondegree students are those who do not intend to enter a degree program at the time of application.
They must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Post-bachelor students have received a bachelor's degree and intend to enroll for additional undergraduate credit as degree seeking or nondegree seeking.
- Visiting (transient) students are those who attend another college or university but wish to enroll at NKU for one semester.
Students are responsible for having coursework approved by the institution to which the work will be transferred.
Visiting students, except for those who enroll through the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities, may not enroll at NKU for more than one consecutive semester.
Summer terms are not considered a consecutive semester.
| Credentials Required |
Early Admit |
Nondegree |
Post-bachelor |
Visiting |
Application and Fee
(fee policy on application) |
Yes
one-time fee |
Yes
with this classification |
Yes
(no fee if NKU graduate) |
Yes
(no fee if consortium) |
| Early Admit Form |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Official High School Transcript |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Official College Transcripts |
No |
No — unless needed for
prerequisite |
No — unless needed for
prerequisite |
No — unless needed for
prerequisite |
| ACT or SAT I Official Score Report |
Yes |
No — unless needed for
prerequisite |
No |
No — unless needed for
prerequisite |
| Deadline for Admission |
Fall Final: August 1
Spring Priority: December 1 |
Fall Final: August 1
Spring Priority: December 1 |
Fall Final: August 1
Spring Priority: December 1 |
Fall Final: August 1
Spring Priority: December 1 |
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