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International Students: Your Journey Starts Here

At Northwestern State University, we welcome students from around the world to join a vibrant, welcoming campus community in the heart of Louisiana.

 

If you’re not a U.S. citizen and have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school education, follow these steps to join the Northwestern family.

01

Apply for Admission and Academic Scholarships

Complete the online application for admission

Submit official test scores (ACT/SAT)

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🟣 NSU School ACT Code: 1600

🟠 NSU School SAT Code: 6492

Submit your official high school transcripts

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Submit your official high school transcripts or evaluation by an approved U.S. agency.

Submit your immunization records

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Immunization Form

 

Please complete the compliance form if records are available. Compliance forms can be printed and filled out by hand and faxed to 318-357-4660 or emailed to the admissions office using the email address of applications@nsula.edu. Please email or fax proof of immunization records from your Physician or Care Provider as well.

 

Please complete the waiver if records are not available, if taking all online classes only, etc. This form can be completed digitally and emailed to the admissions office using the email address of
applications@nsula.edu. Waivers can also be printed and filled out by hand and faxed to 318-357-4660.

 

Louisiana Law (R.S. 17:170.1 Schools of Higher Learning) requires all students entering Northwestern State University to be immunized for the following: Measles (2 doses), Mumps, Rubella—required for those born on or after January 1, 1957; Tetanus-Diphtheria (within the past 10 years); and against Meningococcal disease (Meningitis). The guidelines presented on the back of the “Proof of Immunization Compliance Form” are for the purpose of implementing the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:170.1, and of meeting the established recommendations for control of vaccine-preventable diseases as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the United States Public Health Service (ACIP); and the American College Health Association (ACHA). Students not meeting the MMR & TD requirement will be prevented from registering for subsequent semesters.

Submit your Financial Certification

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Submit your Financial Certification form.

Submit your Health Form

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Submit your Health Form.

Submit your Educational Background Survey

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Submit your Educational Background Survey.

Submit your Copy of Passport and Copy of VISA

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Submit both your Copy of Passport and Copy of VISA.

Submit your Official TOEFL Scores

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Submit your Official TOEFL Scores.

Submit your $30 Application Fee

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Submit your $30 Application Fee.

02

For Graduate School Admission

Essential application requirements for international students seeking Graduate School admission.

Submit your official GRE scores

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Submit your official GRE scores.

Submit two letters of recommendation

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Submit two letters of recommendation

Submit official college transcript evaluation

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Submit official college transcript evaluation.

03

Apply for Additional Scholarships

NSU Foundation and leadership scholarships offer more ways to reduce college costs.

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NSU Foundation and leadership scholarships offer more ways to reduce college costs.

04

Apply for Campus Housing

Apply for Campus Housing (Opens Jan 8, 2025)

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Live in the heart of campus life!

05

Choose Your Meal Plan

Choose Your Meal Plan (Opens Jan 8, 2025)

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All campus residents are required to have a meal plan.

06

Need help? Connect with us!

The International Student Resource Center is here to help

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International Student Resource Center

227 Russell Hall

Natchitoches, LA 71497

318-357-5939 | 318-357-5955

international@nsula.edu

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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