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Choosing a college can feel overwhelming. At Northwestern State University, we'll help you find the right degree and prepare for a career. Along the way, you'll learn from people who know your name and want to see you succeed.

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N-Side View Day

 

Saturday, November 14, 2026

 

Join us for N-Side View Day to explore campus, meet faculty and current students, discover academic programs, and get answers about admissions, financial aid, and what comes next.

 

Check-in will take place from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. During this time, you can attend a welcome session and explore the Academic and Student Affairs Browse.

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You shouldn’t have to wonder where your degree will lead.

 

You want to know you’re choosing the right degree and that you’ll have help along the way.

 

At NSU, professors and staff get to know you. They’ll answer your questions, help you stay on track, and prepare you for what comes next.

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Build the future you want.

Your degree should prepare you for life after college. Find a program that fits your goals. Learn from people who know you and want to see you succeed. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to take your next step.

8,200+

Student Body

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

100+

Student Clubs & Activities

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NSU has given me opportunities I never imagined, from serving as Vic the Demon to growing as a student leader and building lifelong friendships. The support I've received from faculty, staff, and fellow students has made this campus feel like home. My experience has been so impactful that I'm staying at NSU to earn my master's degree. Northwestern State isn't just where I earned my degree, it's where I found my future.

Christopher Richard

Communications

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The faculty truly cared about me and my goals. I never felt like just another student, and that support is why I stayed at NSU for my master’s degree. With their guidance and encouragement, I grew in skill and confidence. NSU challenged me in the best ways, and I’m deeply grateful for the mentorship that helped me get here.

Natalie Mangandi

Student Affairs

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"This communications department, has your best interests at heart. They want to see you win, outside of the degree and outside of the classroom."

Trevor Williams

Communications

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"Ever since I have gotten here I have loved it. NSU is a great place to make home, make your family."

Loren Higgenbotham

Business Administration

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"You just don't know what is on the other side - you just don't know what is waiting for you at NSU."

Jesus Bravo

Business Administration

#0

in Louisiana for Top Public Schools Regional Universities in the South

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

#0

Producer of Registered Nurses & Radiologic Technologists

in Louisiana

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above the national average in student satisfaction

Based on latest student survey

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Economic impact on Northwest and Central Louisiana, supporting over 7,000 jobs

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Win a $265,000 Dream Home for $100.

 

Demon Dream Home Giveaway

 

Enter for your chance to win a brand-new home in Natchitoches while supporting Demon Athletics.

 

Tickets close November 3 | Drawing November 6.

 

Get Your $100 Ticket

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Don’t Wait — Secure Your Spot Today!

 

N-SIDE VIEW DAY

 

Saturday, November 14, 2026

 

N-Side View Day offers a behind-the-scenes glance into college and university life. Parents and students will discover student organizations, meet academic departments, learn about the admissions process, and receive helpful tips from faculty and current students.

 

*Check-in will be from 8:30 AM- 9:00 am. We will have a welcome session during check-in with an Academic and Student Affairs Browse.

 

About N-Side View

 

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NSide View Day Fall 2026

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Tell us a little about yourself, and we’ll send you everything you need to explore Northwestern State University — from degree programs and upcoming events to how to begin your admissions journey.

 

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Discover Life Beyond
 the Classroom

 

First Year Experience

 

The First Year Experience and connects students with the people, programs, and resources necessary for academic success and personal growth.

 

 

THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

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Community Partners

 

Northwestern State University proudly collaborates with a dynamic network of community partners whose impact extends far beyond campus. These valued organizations are catalysts for improved health outcomes, educational advancement, and economic growth across central and northern Louisiana.

 

In Partnership for Progress

 

  • Alliance Compressors
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana
  • Boise Cascade
  • BOM Bank
  • Christus Health
  • City of Natchitoches
  • CLECO
  • IBM
  • Louisiana School for the Math, Science, and the Arts
  • Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
  • Northwestern State University Foundation
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center
  • RoyOMartin
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • Willis-Knighton Health System
Community Partners of Northwestern State University