Northern Kentucky University Admissions Department

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Northern Kentucky University's Office of Admissions distinguishes between undergraduate students who intend to pursue a degree and those who do not.

Choose your application type. (Click here for application types.)

Fill out and submit an application for admission. For faster application processing, apply online. (Click here for online application.)

Checking Your Status:
Students who have applied online or with a paper application can check their status online at any time. Online students, you can check their status immediately. Students who apply with a paper application, please wait at least a week after sending your application -- it may take a few days for your application to arrive and be entered into our system.

1.	Click here to check your status.
2.	Login ID: Enter your Social Security Number (no dashes or spaces). Click "Continue."
3.	PIN: Enter your PIN number (this is your birthdate in MMDDYY format)
4.	In the box, click on "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, you can call the Office of Admissions at (859) 572-5220.

Application Fee Policy*: There is a non-refundable $25.00 application fee for online admission applications. If you prefer to apply for admissions using a paper application, you will be charged a non-refundable $40.00 application fee. Application fees for online applications may be paid online by credit card.

*Reminder: Your application will not accepted until your application fee is received.

A student who carries dual status as a post-bachelor and graduate student will be assessed an application fee at each degree level.
Students who change their classification (for example, from non-degree to degree seeking) will be assessed an application fee for each change of status.
Students who have received their bachelor's or Master's degree from NKU do not need to pay a post-bachelor application fee.
A fee waiver may be requested 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; or certification of financial assistance by a case worker affiliated with a state agency.

Have your necessary credentials sent to the Admissions Office.

Because an admission decision cannot be made until all transcripts and test scores are submitted, it is in your best interest to submit these materials and your application for admission. For credentials and test scores needed for degree-seeking students and non-degree students, click here for a list of credentials needed for admission.
Transcript Request Form: Use this form to request your transcript from your school.

Once your application, application fee, and all necessary credentials are received an admissions decision will be made.

The Office of Admissions evaluates an applicant's admission status.

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the applicant's preparation for college-level coursework. The evaluation focuses on two areas: the student’s high school coursework (pre-college curriculum – PCC) and the ACT, SAT or COMPASS exam scores. We evaluate these two areas to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements set forth by both the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and NKU for admission to a degree program.

ADMISSION STATUS

In fall 2005, Northern Kentucky University implemented a set of comprehensive undergraduate admission standards for all first-time freshmen. Students will be admitted into one of two categories - regular admission or admissions with conditions.

Regular Admission - Students have met NKU's admission standards.

Admission with Conditions - Students will be admitted, but required to complete a customized academic support program to ensure their success.

ADMISSION DEADLINE AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS

DEADLINE FOR ADMISSION	FRESHMEN	Transfer	Readmission	POST-BACHELOR
FALL SEMESTER	Early Action February 1 Priority May 1 Final August 1	Early Action February 1 Priority May 1 Final August 1	Priority May 1 Final August 1	Final August 1
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 otherwise Open Registration	Priority November 1 Final Open Registration see Schedule of classes
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
Application Fee Official High School Transcript/GED Scores	Yes Yes	Yes Yes (less than 24 semester hours transferred)	Yes Yes (unless previously sent)	Yes, unless NKU graduate No
Official American College Test (ACT) Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), or COMPASS (writing, algebra and reading scores)	Yes	Yes (less than 24 semester hours transferred)	Yes (unless previously sent)	No
Official College Transcript(s) from each institution attended	No (unless college credit in high school)	Yes	No (unless additional coursework from another institution)	Yes (indicating Bachelor's degree)

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS

Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial aid, veteran's benefit, 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 application fee ($25 if application is completed online and $40 if paper application is submitted), all required credentials, and must meet the appropriate deadline dates.
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED	EARLY ADMIT	NON- DEGREE	POST- BACHELOR	VISITING
Application and Fee* -Non-Refundable	Yes	Yes	*Yes	Yes (No fee if consortium)
Non-Degree/Visiting Form	No	Yes	No	Yes
Early Admit Form	Yes	No	No	No
Official High School Transcript	Yes	No	No	No
Official College Transcripts	No	No - unless needed for pre-requisite	No - unless needed for pre-requisite	No - unless needed for pre-requisite
ACT or SAT Official Score Report	Yes	No - unless needed for pre-requisite	No	No - unless needed for pre-requisite
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

High School Students - please print the Pre-College Curriculum form to take to your high school counselor. Your guidance counselor must complete this form and mail it to the Office of Admissions.

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Northern Kentucky University • Nunn Drive • Highland Heights, KY 41099
859-572-5220 • 1-800-637-9948 • Fax (859) 572-6665

This page was last updated 05/13/08