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Here are the steps to become a student of Northwestern State University.
 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.
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
  • You may mail or deliver in person your payments (no cash, please) to:
    Northwestern State University Office of Admissions
    200 Central Avenue
    Roy Hall, Suite 209
    Natchitoches, LA 71457
  • You may pay in Person at the Cashier's Window in St. Denis Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or at the Leesville or Alexandria Campuses.
  • Or you can drop your payment off at the Natchitoches Campus 24-Hour Drop Box located outside the front doors of St. Denis Hall.

Online Admissions Forms:

Note to graduate students: You can find more information about graduate admissions here.
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:
  1. Proof of Immunization | File your Proof of Immunization form with the Admissions Office. This form is available in a PDF file that must be printed out. Click here to download or open the Proof of Immunization form. This step is not required for internet-only students, CALL or students born before January 1, 1957.
  2. Selective Service Registration Card | Males 18-25 years should register with Selective Service or obtain proof of registration at www.sss.gov.
  3. Official High School and/or College Transcript(s) | The Student Transcript System (STS) will be used to obtain the official transcript for Louisiana high school graduates of years 2003 to present. Transfer students with less than 12 college level (non-developmental) hours must supply high school transcript and college transcript(s).
  4. Official ACT or SAT Scores | Official ACT/SAT scores must be on file for all new students (first-time freshmen and transfer students) under the age of 25 who have not earned at least 12 credit hours. Official COMPASS scores may be used to determine developmental need.

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
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497

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.

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.
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.
Get What You Need
  • Order your textbooks | You can order your textbooks online from the NSU Book Store. You can search by course for the books you need. Visit http://nsula.bncollege.com/ to order your books.
  • Activate your MyNSU account | Your myNSU account will be activated within 24 hours after you register. Activating your myNSU account gives you access to NSU email and to your Blackboard account. Your Blackboard username and password will be the same as your myNSU username and password. Click on this link to activate your account.
  • Log in to Blackboard | You will not be able to see your classes listed in Blackboard until the first day of classes. You can view the Northwestern Academic Calendar to see important dates for the semester.