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1)       Complete an Application for Admission

·         How to find:

·         On-line Application

·         Request a copy

·         Phone:  1-800-426-3754 or 1-800-327-1903

·         Write:   Office of University Recruiting

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches, LA  71497

 

Please note that there is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee required.  You may pay by credit card or electronic check by using our On-line Application or submit a check, money order or cashier’s check with your application.

 

2)       Complete a Proof of Immunization form and submit to the University Registrar and Admissions Office, 209 Roy Hall, Natchitoches, LA 71497.  Current vaccines and boosters are recommended but students do have the opportunity to waive immunization for personal or health reasons. This form may be obtained through the link at the bottom of this page.

 

3)       Submit past educational transcripts (high school and/or college):

·         High School:

·         Louisiana Students graduating 2003 and after:

·         Northwestern will request an electronic copy of your transcript from the State of Louisiana’s Student Transcript System.  There is no need for you to request a hard copy from your school district unless instructed by the University Registrar and Admissions Office.

 

·         Louisiana Students graduating 2002 and before and Out of state/Out of Country students:

·         Please request that a copy of your final transcript be sent directly from your school district to Northwestern State University, University Registrar and Admissions Office, 209 Roy Hall, Natchitoches, LA 71497.  Northwestern WILL NOT accept any transcripts from students, parents, or ones that have not come directly from the school.

 

·         College Students:

·         Please request that a copy of your final transcript be sent directly from your previous college(s) to Northwestern State University, University Registrar and Admissions Office, 209 Roy Hall, Natchitoches, LA 71497.  Northwestern WILL NOT accept any transcripts from students, parents, or ones that have not come directly from the school.

 

4)       Submit an official copy of your ACT or SAT Test scores

·         Official formats:

·         Scores sent directly from ACT or SAT to the University

·         Original student score report (copies are not acceptable)

·         Scores submitted by the High school

·         Test scores are required for admission for all first-time undergraduate students who are 24 years of age or less or for transfer students who have less than 12 hours college credit at another institution.

 

5)     Selective Service Registration - MALES only

  • Male applicants who will be between the ages of 18 and 25 by registration of classes must submit proof of registration with Selective Service

  • Male applicants may register with Selective Service at:  www.sss.gov

6)     All students must complete the University's Proof of Immunization form.  This form can be found by following this link:  Proof of Immunization Form (This form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Revised: 11/28/06

 

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