Your Roadmap to Academic Success
Whether you’re choosing a major, building your class schedule, or preparing for graduation, NSU’s Academic Advising Services is here to guide you every step of the way. Our advisors empower you to take ownership of your academic journey with confidence and clarity.
Academic Planning
Get help selecting courses, mapping out your degree, and staying on track to graduate.
Major & Career Guidance
Explore majors that match your interests and align with your career goals.
Transfer Assistance
Smooth transitions with transfer credit evaluations and course planning.
Registration Support
Learn how to build your schedule and register with confidence.
Graduation Prep
Understand degree requirements and get help navigating your final semesters.
Who We Serve
At Northwestern State University, we empower first-time freshmen and undecided majors to explore their passions while building a strong academic foundation. Our advisors, learning communities, and exploratory pathways ensure you’re guided, supported, and inspired from day one.
Declared your major? We’ll help you go further, faster. With nationally recognized faculty, hands-on learning, and real-world experience built into every program, NSU equips you to thrive in your field and lead with confidence.
Degree Checklists
For degree checklists and information regarding the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, please contact a nursing advisor.
Student Resources
- Summer 2025 Upper-Level Course Selection/Electives
- Fall 2025 Upper-Level Course Selection/Electives
- Directions on How To Register
- 2023 List of Resources for Students
- 2025-2026 Quick Reference Guide
- 2025-2026 List of Deans, Department Heads, Program Coordinators, etc
- What a difference one grade can make
- I do not know what my CWID is (college wide identification). How can I find it?
Academic Advising Team
Dual Enrollment
More Information on Dual Enrollment
Financial Literacy Tutorials at NSU
Northwestern State University is committed to helping our students gain the knowledge they need to make educated financial decisions. In partnership with Financial Avenue powered by Inceptia, we offer access to modules aimed to help simplify some of the more complex financial topics and make them approachable for college students.
Financial Avenue is an online resource that promotes financial literacy through a range of courses covering essential money topics such as budgeting, credit management, debt repayment, and understanding financial aid. These resources are designed to help students build lasting financial skills that will help them as they navigate their time at NSU and beyond.
Students with an active NSU email address can access the modules through financialavenue.org.
Follow these steps on the Financial Avenue website:
1. Click “Find My School”.
2. Select “Louisiana” and “Natchitoches” for city and state, then select Northwestern State University.
3. Enroll as a new user using your NSU student email address.
4. Once enrolled, check your NSU email for an email from Instructure and set up your password.
