Win-Win Project Degree Requirements
You may have met all requirements to receive an Associate degree from Northwestern State University if you have:
- Earned a minimum of 60 semester hours of academic work, exclusive of physical activity and extra-curricular activity credits and remedial courses.
- Earned at least 25 percent of the semester hours required for the degree through instruction at NSU.
- Earned at least a C (2.0) average in all courses used to satisfy degree requirements.
- Earned at least a C (2.0) average on all courses taken at NSU which are used to satisfy degree requirements.
- Completed the Louisiana Board of Regents general education requirements for an associate degree program.
- Complete an approved program.
You do not need to reapply to Northwestern to receive your degree, and there are no fees associated with graduation; however, an Application for Degree is required. Note: If additional courses are needed, you will need to reapply for admission and take the required courses.
To start the process, complete and print the online Application for Degree and mail it to Office of the Registrar, Northwestern State University, 173 Sam Sibley Drive, Student Services Center Suite 308, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497. The Application for Degree may also be faxed to 318- 357-5823.