Application instructions

You’re applying—we’re so excited! We’re eager to work with you as you go through the admissions process. Contact us with any questions along the way.

Admissions requirements and instructions vary depending on the type of student you are, so select the most appropriate category below:

• High school students/home-school students
  • U.S. citizens or residents (including DACA)
  • International students
• Transfer students
  • U.S. citizens or residents (including DACA)
  • International students
  • Applicants to undergraduate online program (early childhood or RN-to-BSN)
• Northwestern NEXT (for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities)
• Online graduate student
• Application for re-enrollment (for former students)
• Study abroad programs
  • Romania Semester
  • Oman Semester
• Post Secondary Education Opportunity (PSEO)
• Guest application (for on-site non-degree-seeking students)

Admission requirements

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better to be admitted unconditionally. Students with a GPA below 2.0 may be asked to submit an ACT/SAT or CLT score and complete an "Insight Résumé" questionnaire as part of their application for admission before an acceptance decision is made.