Here are the steps to become a student of Northwestern State University.
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Visit or Inquire A visit is optional, but if you'd like to see our campus you can schedule a visit with a recruiter here. If you'd like us to send you more detailed information, complete this form. |
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Apply for Admissions You may apply for admissions one of two ways: in person at our Office of Admissions, or on the web, by filling out our Online Admissions Forms. There is a $20 application fee; $30 for International applicants. Processing this application could take up to two weeks. Payment Method Options
Note to graduate students: You can find more information about graduate admissions here. |
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Submit The Proper Forms The next phase for admission involves submitting the proper forms and should begin immediately following submission of the application and application fee:
If you wish to contact the Admissions Office by phone you may call 1-800-767-8115 (toll free) or Applications, Immunization, and Selective Service verifications may be faxed to 318-357-4660. Official transcripts and test scores must be mailed to: Office of Admissions A note to Graduate Students: Graduate Students are required to send these forms along with two (2) letters of recommendation to the Graduate Office. You can find more information about graduate admission at graduateschool.nsula.edu. A note to Transfer Students: More information can be found at http://enrollment.nsula.edu. |
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Sort Out Your Financial Aid Each student must have completed a FAFSA before financial aid eligibility can be calculated. The FAFSA can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Financial aid forms are available in PDF format to be downloaded, printed, and mailed or faxed to the Financial Aid Office: Office of Financial Aid 103 Roy Hall Northwestern State University Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 If you have questions you may call the Financial Aid office at 1-800-823-3008 (toll free) or 318-357-5961. The office fax number is 318-357-5488. You can find more information on the Financial Aid home page. |
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Speak With Your Advisor & Register For Courses Speak with an advisor associated with the program in which you will enroll. To find an advisor you need to contact the department. You will find a list of departmental email addresses here for undergraduate programs: ece.nsula.edu/registration/. You can also find out what classes you need to take by viewing your degree audit on the student web. Visit the Student Web (www2.nsula.edu) and choose "Login to Student Services". Under "Student Records" choose "Degree Audit". If you have completed less than 30 hours at Northwestern, you will have to register through your advisor. You will need to call or email your advisor, and your advisor will enter your classes into the Student Information System. If you have over 30 hours at Northwestern, you may register yourself at the Student Web. Follow the directions presented on the screen. If you are a graduate student, you can find contact information for your advisor on the Graduate School page: graduateschool.nsula.edu. |
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