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Deadlines
Scholarship Deadline:
January 15, 2009
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Black & Gold Day:
December 6, 2008
Campus Visit Days:
December 2, 2008
December 11, 2008
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Step-by-Step Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
Admission Deadlines | Application Status
Thank you for your interest in NKU. To be considered for freshman admission to Northern Kentucky University, you must apply for admission and submit the necessary credentials.
Your checklist for admission to NKU:
- Complete the NKU application
- Pay the application fee
- Have your guidance counselor complete the Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) form
- Submit an official copy of your high school transcripts
- Send your ACT and/or SAT test scores to NKU
You must complete these items to be considered for admission to Northern Kentucky University.
Application for Admission
Online Application (preferred) | Paper Application PDF
After completing the application:
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Pay the $25 Application Fee (non-refundable)
There is a non-refundable $25 application fee for online applications. If you prefer to apply for admission using a paper application, you will be charged a non-refundable $40 application fee. Application fees for online applications may be paid by credit card online. A fee waiver may be requested in instances of financial hardship if accompanied by a letter from a high school counselor or principal; or certification of financial assistance by a case worker affiliated with a state agency.
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Submit Official High School Transcript
You will want to request an official high school transcript from your guidance counselor. In addition, you will need to print the pre-college curriculum form and complete Section 1. Then ask your guidance counselor to complete Sections 2, 3 and 4 and submit the form along with your transcript.
GED scores can be substituted in place of a high school transcript. Home-schooled and independent study students should submit a notarized transcript detailing the content of the curriculum and the duration of each subject.
What is the difference between the ACT and SAT?
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT has only 3 components: Verbal, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test. Mathematics makes up 50% of SAT's test score and only 25% of ACT's test score.
Credentials that cannot be submitted online should be sent to the Admissions Office:
Northern Kentucky University
Office of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center 400
100 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Once all credentials are received an admission decision will be made to evaluate an applicants admission status. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the applicant's preparation for college-level coursework. In fall 2005, Northern Kentucky University implemented a set of comprehensive undergraduate admission standards for all first-time freshmen set forth by the Kentucky Council on Post secondary Education and NKU for admission to a degree program.
Admission Deadlines for Freshmen Degree-Seeking Students
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Admission Deadlines |
Early Action |
Priority |
Assured Consideration |
Final Deadline |
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Fall Semester |
January 15* |
May 1 |
June 1 |
August 1 |
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Spring Semester |
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November 1 |
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December 1 |
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Summer Semester |
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May 1 |
First day of classes |
* Scholarship Deadline - Students must be admitted in order to compete for academic scholarships.
Checking Your Status:
Once you have applied for admission you can check your status online at any time. If you apply online, you can check your status immediately. If you choose to apply with a paper application, please wait at least a week after sending in your application to check your admissions status.
Login ID: Enter your Social Security number (no dashes or spaces). Click "Continue."
PIN: Enter your PIN number (this is your birth date in MMDDYY format).
In the box, click "Review Application." This will give you the status of your application, what we have received and may need to process your application.
For questions regarding the access of this information, call the Office of Admissions at (859) 572-5220 or toll free at
(800) 637-9948.