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APPLYING TO NKU?

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.

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APPLYING ELSEWHERE?
If you're applying to schools other than NKU, we hope you'll keep us in consideration. We recommend sending an updated transcript by mid-January to see what merit scholarships you may be eligible for. In the meantime, you'll need to request your NKU transcript be sent to any other schools you are applying to after you have completed your dual-credit courses.
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