Please be advised if you have ever attended another college or university, either while in high school or after graduation from high school – you are required to disclose this information to NSU. Failure to disclose past attendance at any post-secondary institution can result in denial of financial aid, refund of financial aid, cancellation of registration, denial of admission and student disciplinary actions.

 

Non-Traditional Freshman Admission @ Northwestern State University

*Non-Traditional Freshman are those who are 25 years or older and have never attended a college, university or post-secondary instituion after graduation from high school or receiving a GED. 

(First time freshman who are under the age of 25 years old must meet first time freshman requirements.)

Non-traditional first time freshman ages 25 or older, must have a high school diploma or the equivalent  to be admissible to NSU.

Non-traditional first time freshmen who do not have a high school diploma or the equivalent, may be admitted to NSU on probation as a special student. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the semester, or the student will be suspended for one semester. Adult students who do not have a high school diploma or the equivalent are not eligible for financial assistance.  These students who are interested in financial aid are advised to consult with the NSU Office of Student Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility prior to enrolling in classes. 

We will need your immunization records unless you were born before 1957 or are taking all classes online.

First time freshman who are under the age of 25 years old must meet first time freshman requirements.