NSU@Barksdale

Serving Those Who Serve

In 2009, Northwestern State University established a formal partnership with Barksdale Air Force Base to expand educational access for the military community and surrounding parishes. Since its founding, the NSU at Barksdale site has supported active-duty service members, military dependents, and veterans, in achieving their academic and career goals.

Today, the NSU Barksdale site is located on the 3rd floor of the Base’s Education Center and proudly serves Bossier, Caddo, and Webster parishes, in addition to the greater Barksdale AFB military community. The site continues to provide a wide range of student-focused resources, blending academic flexibility with strong military and veteran support services. Whether pursuing general education courses, transferring Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) credits, or completing a degree online, NSU at Barksdale remains committed to accessible, quality education.

Admissions

Your decision to apply to NSU is the first step on your journey to becoming a NSU Demon and an important part of our great university.

Financial Aid

Our mission is to find the best possible aid package for a diverse student body to enable each of our students the financial ability to achieve their educational goal.

Military

We support and advocate for active military, veteran and dependent students in their transition to NSU and their pursuit of intellectual and personal development.

The collaboration with the military base at Barksdale is vital in bringing educational opportunities for military personnel, military spouse/dependents, and veterans. This partnership enables military service members and their families to access quality higher education and training while serving their country, creating a seamless transition between military service and civilian careers. By offering tailored programs, including nursing and other specialized fields, the university plays a crucial role in supporting the professional growth and development of the military community. Active duty service members should seek guidance concerning education benefits from their respective Education Services Office prior to enrolling. To get started, contact Ty Whatley, NSU at Barksdale Director, at whatleyt@nsula.edu or at (318) 677-3005.

For more information regarding Military Enrollment and Services click here.

Students at Barksdale can start pursuing their degrees on base. Most programs rely on Internet and/or Compressed Video Courses. To learn more about our Online Degree Programs, Internet Courses, and Compressed Video Courses click here.  Active duty service members should seek guidance concerning education benefits from their respective Education Services Office prior to enrolling. To get started, contact Ty Whatley, NSU at Barksdale Director, at whatleyt@nsula.edu or at (318) 677-3005.

For more information regarding Military Enrollment and Services click here.

Anyone wishing to take a Placement Test at Barksdale Air Force Base must obtain pre-authorized base access.

The Testing Center at the Barksdale Site provides a wide range of testing services for NSU students. Our goal is to support individuals in reaching their academic and professional goals by offering advanced testing options in a quiet, secure, and supportive environment.

We operate in accordance with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality, reliable services.

ACCUPLACER is a computer-adaptive assessment system designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. For over 30 years, it has been a trusted tool for assessing college readiness and ensuring appropriate course placement.

ACCUPLACER provides immediate, accurate results and offers both placement and diagnostic testing to support academic success and targeted remediation.

To schedule an ACCUPLACER placement exam at our Barksdale site click here.

Anyone wishing to have an exam proctored in-person at Barksdale Air Force Base must obtain pre-authorized base access.

Students taking online courses may be required to secure proctoring services for some or all exams.  Instructors will post proctoring requirements within each course.

Proctored assessments associated with Northwestern State University courses must be monitored using an Instructor Approved Proctor, Testing or Educational Center, or Online Proctoring Service.  High School Dual Enrollment Students can request proctoring services through their high-school approved proctor (i.e. Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, Designated Teacher).

To learn more Proctoring options and services click here.

To schedule an exam to be proctored at the Barksdale Site complete the Proctor Request Form.

Academic Advising at NSU is regarded as an extension of the teaching function and is an important responsibility of our faculty.  Our professional team of advisors works closely with departmental faculty advisors and academic departments to help NSU students achieve their academic and professional goals. For more information, visit the Academic Advising Services webpage by clicking  here.

Ty Whatley
Director
whatleyt@nsula.edu
(318) 677-3005

Contact Us

NSU at Barksdale AFB
723 Douhet Drive
Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA 71110
Telephone: (318) 677-3005
barksdale@nsula.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

I’m A Transfer Student or Seeking Readmission

Degree Information

In addition to providing general education courses for completion of CCAF requirements, NSU-Barksdale offers students 40 complete regionally accredited degree programs that can be completed exclusively online and/or with Compressed Video classes.

For current class schedules and additional information, please come by and visit the Barksdale office or click on the appropriate link in the “Site Menu” or “Documents” section of this webpage.

Stop by our office to find out how flexibility and convenience of online learning can help you complete your degree.

Active duty service members should seek guidance concerning education benefits from their respective Education Services Office prior to enrolling.

To start an admission application, please create a Login ID and PIN. Your Login ID can be up to nine alphanumeric characters. Your PIN must be six numbers. Enter your PIN again to verify it and then select Login. Your Login ID and PIN will be saved.

Example:

Student’s name is Vic Demon and his date of birth is August 1, 1884.

Login ID: vdemon

PIN: 080184 (Use your six digit date of birth.)

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AU-ABC PARTNER

Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) is an initiative between Air University and civilian higher education institutions that offer baccalaureate degree opportunities to every Air Force enlisted member. As an AU-ABC partner, Northwestern is proud to offer CCAF graduates the opportunity to enroll in our online Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice or the Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health (BASAH).

Documents

Site Menu

Accuplacer Testing
AU-ABC
GEM
Military Spouse
Grants and Scholarships
Proctor Request Form
NSU@Barksdale Homepage

Contact

NSU Barksdale Office
318-677-3005
barksdale@nsula.edu