Returning Students

Once you are re-admitted to NKU, here are your next steps to get started!

• Reset your NKU password
• Request your ISO number, if forgotten
• Fill out the FAFSA and be sure to add NKU's school code (009275)
  
• Apply for scholarships
  • Students in an online accelerated program are not eligible for institutional scholarships.
• Get familiar with your college and major again, or find a new one!
• Check out the university catalog
• Set up an advising appointment
  • If you are returning with 30 or more earned hours in a declared major, or are in an online accelerated major (OnlineA), you will be advised by a college advisor. If you are returning with 29 or less hours, or you are a declared Exploratory Studies major, you will be advised by the Adult and Transfer Center. If you are unsure of your major or would like to change majors, please contact the Adult and Transfer Center.
    • Adult and Transfer Center
    • College of Arts and Sciences
    • College of Business
    • College of Education 
    • College of Health and Human Services
    • College of Informatics
    
    

NKU is here to support your success. Explore the resources below to stay on track, connect with support services, and achieve your goals.

• Accommodations
  • The Office of Student Accessibility ensures equal access to educational opportunities by coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities.  
• Advising
  • The many advising offices on campus help students plan their educational path, explore majors, and stay on track toward graduation.
• Career Services
  • Get a head start on your career journey! Check out the wide range of co-ops, internships, and jobs available for NKU students.    
• Financing Your Education
  • Discover financial opportunities such as scholarships, grants, and loans. 
• Housing
  • University Housing offers on-campus living options that support academic success, personal growth, and community engagement.
• International Students and Scholar Services
  • ISSS supports international students with immigration advising, cultural adjustment, and academic integration.
• Military and Veteran Benefits
  • The Veterans Resource Station assists military-affiliated students in accessing education benefits, support services, and campus resources.
• NKU and Community Resources
  • This guide connects students to on-campus services and community programs to meet essential needs like food, housing, and healthcare.
• NKU Technology Basics
  • This resource helps students get started with essential campus technology, including email, Wi-Fi, and learning platforms.
• Student Account Services
  • Student Account Services manages billing, payments, and student account information to help students understand and meet financial obligations.
• Tutoring
  • NKU offers free academic support through tutoring, study sessions, and academic coaching to help students succeed through the Learning PLUS office.
• University Connect and Persist
  
  • UCAP provides individualized support to help students overcome barriers and stay on track to graduation.

NKU accepts transfer credits from thousands of colleges, workplaces, and military training – saving you time and money on your degree.

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Project Graduate is a statewide initiative to assist adult learners who have accumulated 80 credit hours to return to finish their first bachelor's degree.

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