Due to national guidance on the coronavirus (COVID-19), and to remain in compliance with university and state policies, the ALPS staff are working remotely.
We are available via email, phone, and chat during regular business hours, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM.
Phone: 859-572-5898 | Email: alps@nku.edu
For the latest information regarding the university’s COVID-19 updates please visit: https://www.nku.edu/covid19.html.
NKU’s Adult Learner Programs and Services is dedicated to the success of working adult students. We’re here to guide you to accelerated or traditional adult-centered education classes taught by seasoned faculty and to campus resources that will assist you along the way.
Flexible Course Offerings
NKU offers 7-week accelerated or traditional 16-week courses offered online or on campus, evening or daytime.
Personalized Degree Plans
Target your graduation date before you start your classes!
Easy Access
Safe, convenient access to campus, parking and classrooms.
Felicia Dooley
"NKU provided me with extensive support servces to help navigate going back to school."
Dylan Menchen
"Being an adult student can be difficult, but NKU's ALPS office has made it a lot easier."
Angela Russell
"NKU offers a unique mix of flexibility, consistency and affordability that today's returning student needs to find the perfect work-life balance."
Anson Turley
"The ALPS staff is helping me accomplish my goal of getting my degree as quickly as possible."
Erin Pittman
"I wanted a program that offered bachelor-level programs and would allow me to utilize my previous college coursework toward my degree."
Did you know?
The average Kentucky resident with a college degree makes $15K more per year than without one.
