• The Scholars’ College seeks highly motivated students who can work independently and who are willing to explore new ideas. The admission criteria are as follows:
  • Complete 19 units of the Regents’ high school core curriculum or comparable curriculum.
• We recommend the following GPA and test scores as minimums:
  • 3.3 or better unweighted average on a 4.0 scale in high school course work in the Regents’ curriculum or comparable curriculum
  • ACT composite of 27 or SAT composite of 1260
• With
  • ACT subscores of at least 25 or
  • SAT subscores of 480
• Students who do not meet these recommendations will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

• NSU Application for Admission and Scholarships* – apply online
  • Go to nsu.la/apply, select “I’m a Beginning Freshman”, and follow the promptings.
• Official Transcript (out-of-state) / Unofficial Transcript (in-state)
  • NSU automatically downloads public school transcripts
  • Private school transcripts must be uploaded to the Dropbox or faxed. **
• ACT and/or SAT Scores (Guidance Counselor can upload to Dropbox or fax).
• Scholars’ College Application Documents**
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample (3-5-page English, History, or Science Paper)
  • Recommendation Letter from a Teacher or Guidance Counselor

*There is no separate scholarship application.

**Upload all documents to Mr. Forrest Middlebrook, Jr., (Scholars’ Recruiter) at https://www.dropbox.com/request/k3RWDMqTepqsOu6lwx9F or fax them to 318-357-5567. This is a private Dropbox and users can only see the files that they submit.

• Explore life at Scholars’ with other students who share your interest in an honors education while you attend classes, explore our majors, meet our faculty, attend a parent and student panel, and tour the campus.
  • We have two open houses:
    • Fall Scholars’ Day – Saturday, November 14, 2020
    • Spring Scholars’ Day – Saturday, March 13, 2021
  • To register, contact Mr. Forrest Middlebrook or visit: nsula.edu/scholars/scholars-day/

The most up-to-date information on tuition and fees can be found at registrar.nsula.edu/tuition-fees. These figures are based on your selection of housing and meal plans.

Scholars’ students have a designated living area in University Place Phase II, the apartment-style dorms on Northwestern State’s campus. For more information, nsula.edu/campushousing/.