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Advance Your Future with Graduate Studies at NSU

Whether you’re ready to climb the career ladder, change directions, or deepen your knowledge, Northwestern offers nationally respected graduate programs designed to fit your goals—and your life.

At NSU, you’ll find flexible learning options, affordable tuition, and a community that supports your success. With programs at the master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels, we’ll help you take the next step — wherever your journey leads.

Complete the online graduate application

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Complete the online graduate application here.

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Submit your official college transcripts

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Submit your official college transcripts.

Submit immunization records

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Submit immunization records.

Immunization Records

Provide your official GRE scores

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Provide your official GRE scores.

Submit two letters of recommendation

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Submit two letters of recommendation to grad_school@nsula.edu.

Email Letters of Recommendation

Pay the $25 application fee

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Pay the $25 application fee

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). NSU’s School Code is 002021.

FAFSA opens December 1, 2024

Submit FAFSA

Apply for a Graduate Assistantship

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Gain valuable experience while earning your degree with a Graduate Assistantship.

Graduate Assistantship

Have questions? We’re here to help you every step of the way.

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The Graduate School
Caspari Hall, Room 123
Natchitoches, LA 71497
318-357-5851

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