Students must meet the eligibility requirements designated below in addition to the minimum requirements from the BOR Academic Affairs Policy 2.22.
A student attending a public, private or charter high school, or BESE Approved Home Study Program would be eligible to enroll in the deNSU Early College Access (Dual Enrollment Program) if they meet the following criteria:
View a list of approved list assessments and score requirements.
deNSU Fast Forward (Associate of General Studies degree program)
A student attending a public, private or charter high school, or BESE Approved Home Study program would be eligible to enroll in the deNSU Fast Forward (Associate of General Studies Degree Program) if they meet the following criteria:
Application must be submitted prior to 10th grade year. 11th and 12th grade students may apply, but application and prior credit will be reviewed.
Students may enroll in courses listed on the Louisiana Board of Regents Master Course Articulation Matrix. Students should consult with the Registrar’s Office of the institution they plan on attending after high school prior to enrolling in dual enrollment courses to verify course transferability.
Tuition is $60.00 per credit hour plus the cost of textbooks and fees.
When a student registers for classes, they are considered an enrolled Northwestern State University student and are assessed regular tuition and registration fees plus the cost of textbooks and fees. Charges for regular tuition/registration fees, and IncludED fees will display in the “Payments” block on student’s myNSU Account Homepage (Dashboard). These charges will continue to display on student’s myNSU Homepage until exemptions have been posted for each course(s). Students are responsible for paying their tuition and IncludEd Textbook Program fees unless paid for by their schools/districts.
Paper statements are not mailed by the University. Students are responsible for paying their tuition. High school and district invoices are processed upon request from high school/district. Students are responsible for paying their tuition and IncludEd Textbook Program fees unless paid for by their schools/districts.
Textbooks for internet courses, Natchitoches Campus and Leesville Campus courses will be part of the IncludED Textbook Program. IncludED is a partnership between NSU and the NSU Campus Store that allows students to purchase textbooks at a reduced cost. The charge is posted directly to their myNSU Account and should be paid along with tuition (unless covered by the high school or district). Note, courses taken at the high school with a NSU credentialed high school instructor are not part of IncludED.
Find out more information about the IncludEd Textbook Program
Application Fees
Use discount code dual1884 when applying for admission to waive the application fee. We can no longer refund application fees once they have been paid.
New students must apply online for admissions by creating an account and completing the Northwestern State University Application for Admission. Students re-applying can sign in to their existing account. If account is locked, please contact Melanie McBride or Julie Longlois for assistance.
Submit immunization records (only if you attend NSU face-to-face classes and/or utilize NSU on-campus resources)
High School Guidance Counselor is responsible for submitting required documentation through their school’s personal OneDrive folder:
Click here to access instructions for Applying for Admissions.
After a student has been admitted, they must retrieve their Campus-Wide Number (CWID). Student must have their CWID to sign-in to myNSU. Lookup your Campus Wide ID (CWID)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of identifiable information (or factors).
To setup multi-factor authentication on your myNSU account you will need at least one of the following:
Registering for classes has never been easier. Log on to myNSU and click the Registration link found on the QuickLinks Menu.
Click here to access instructions for Registering and Dropping Classes.
Northwestern State University uses Moodle as its learning management system. This platform is designed to provide educators, administrators, and learners with a secure and integrated system to deliver online courses.
Earn Your College Degree While in High School with NSU’s AGS Fast Forward Program
AGS Fast Forward Program, an exciting opportunity for high-achieving high school students to earn an Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree while completing their TOPS University Diploma.
Through this dual enrollment pathway, students can get ahead, save time, and reduce the cost of college—all while staying on track to graduate high school. Courses are designed to be flexible and accessible, providing a strong foundation for future academic and career success.
Contact:
Samantha Culver Martin
318-357-6986
Julie Longlois
Carl Perkins and Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator
119 South Hall
Phone: 318-357-6355
Toll Free: 800-376-2422
longloisj@nsula.edu
Melanie McBride
Dual Enrollment Specialist
110 South Hall
Phone : 318-357-6355
Toll Free: 800-376-2422
mcbridem@nsula.edu
Stephanie Henson
Director of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement
120 South Hall
Phone: 318-357-6355
Toll Free: 800-376-2422
hensons@nsula.edu