As a School-Based Scholar, you will be automatically admitted to NKU for undergraduate, Bachelors’ degree-seeking (aka freshman) admission. You do not need to submit an undergraduate application or pay the $40 application fee! Seniors will receive communication from the NKU Office of Admission with next steps and deadlines. (If you do not receive this email, contact admissions@nku.edu.)
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Submit your updated high school transcript to NKU by mid-January to be considered for merit scholarships.
- Make sure NKU is on your FAFSA. The NKU school code is 009275. Do this as early as possible!
- Apply for additional scholarships by mid-February.
TO CONFIRM ENROLLMENT & DECLARE A MAJOR:
- To declare a major, submit the Change of Major Form.
- To confirm your enrollment, pay your confirmation fee ($75) by May 1. You can pay your confirmation fee by logging into your myNKU account, then select “Student Self Service,” and then select “Northern Exposure & Confirmation Fees.”
TO REGISTER AND PREPARE:
- If you've taken dual credit from any other colleges or universities, please have official transcripts sent electronically to beanorse@nku.edu or via mail to:
Northern Kentucky University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
AC 400, Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
- Sign up for Northern Exposure: Orientation & Victorfest. You can pay your Northern Exposure Fee ($100) by logging into your MyNKU account, then select "Student Self Service," and then select "Northern Exposure Payment."
- Watch your email for a pre-scheduling survey. Complete and submit.
- Attend Northern Exposure: Orientation & Victorfest.
- Explore housing and honors opportunities.
- Congrats! You’re all set. Have a wonderful semester!
Note: Confirmation and orientation fees can be waived for cases of financial hardship. Please contact NKU to inquire.
