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)
- Graduate School and Adult Learning
- Online graduate programs (Master of Education, education endorsements and Teacher Leadership Certificate)
- On-campus graduate programs
- Online bachelor's degree programs (RN to BSN and B.A. in early childhood)
- Application for re-enrollment (for former students)
- Study abroad programs
- Post Secondary Education Opportunity (PSEO)
- Guest application (for on-site non-degree-seeking students)
