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Selective Admissions Programs Admission to the university does not ensure acceptance into a selective-admissions degree program. Students interested in applying to these programs should contact the Department of Nursing and Health Professions for program application materials. Students must be accepted for admission to the university and submit a separate selective application and necessary credentials by the following deadlines for each selective program: Nursing: February 15 (priority); Respiratory Care: Rolling admission.

Acceptance to the University Once all credentials for admission are submitted, students will be reviewed for admission and notified of decision within 10 to 14 working days. Northern Kentucky University is implementing new admissions standards that will limit the number of students accepted with academic deficiencies. Therefore, we recommend you apply for admission early. Because an admission decision cannot be made until all transcripts and test scores are submitted, it is in your best interest to submit these materials and your application for admission by February 1 for fall semester enrollment and November 1 for spring semester enrollment or as early as possible. No consideration will be given until completion of the application process (including application fee). Incoming freshmen and transfer students accepted by appropriate deadlines will be invited to a program of orientation, advising and registration. Open registration will be held prior to each semester and during the summer terms. Readmission and post-bachelor students should meet with an academic advisor and follow dates in the Schedule of Classes published by the Office of the Registrar (also online at www.nku.edu). Nondegree and transient students are not eligible for academic advising.

Academic Scholarships The scholarship deadline is February 1. Students must be admitted to the university and submit the scholarship application and all requirements by February 1 (early action deadline) for consideration. See the Office of Student Financial Assistance or the website at www.nku.edu for a scholarship application and information.

Home School and Independent Study Students who are home schooled or are completing their high school diploma through an independent study program must submit the credentials listed for freshman admission except for the high school transcript from an accredited high school. Additionally, the student must submit: A notarized statement from the homeschool teacher detailing the content of the student's homeschool curriculum and the duration of such A final transcript stating graduation date

Status of Admission As part of the admission process, the Office of Admissions evaluates an applicant’s admission status for every degree-seeking freshman and for students who are transferring to NKU with fewer than 24 semester hours. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the applicant's preparation for college-level coursework. The evaluation focuses on two areas: the student's high school coursework (Pre-college Curriculum — PCC) and the ACT, SAT, or COMPASS exam scores. We evaluate these two areas to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements set forth by both the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and NKU for admission to a degree program.

Residency for Tuition Purposes Students are notified of their residency status when they are accepted for admission to the university. Residency status is determined in accordance with the Council on Postsecondary Education's Administrative Regulation on Classification of Residency for Admission and Tuition Assessment Purposes. A copy of this regulation is available in the Registrar's office and also appears in the university catalog.

Admission Status Regular Admission students have met NKU's admissions standards. Admission with conditions students will be required to complete a customized academic support program to ensure their success.

Transfer Procedures and Evaluation This information is intended to answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding the transfer process: What coursework will transfer? Coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of D- or better quality will be evaluated. Courses judged to be remedial or developmental in content will not be considered for credit. How is the transcript evaluated? The evaluation of transfer work is accomplished in two stages. First, department chairpersons evaluate all hours of grade D- or better, which become the total number of hours granted. Second, an "Applicant Transfer Credit Evaluation" form is then sent to the student that shows how his or her coursework was accepted at NKU. Once admitted to NKU, transfer students can access Norse Express "Real-Time Degree Audits" to view how transfer credits will apply to their major/minor and/or general studies requirements.

Out-of-State Transfer Award For the academic year 2004-05, first-time NKU transfer students who have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA, are degree seeking (must declare a major), have earned a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of transferable coursework (D- or above) from a regionally accredited college and reside outside the state of Kentucky may be eligible for a $2,000 award ($1,000 for fall and $1,000 for spring). Students must meet the transfer admission deadlines, including all transcript(s) for submission by August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, or May 1 for summer. This award is subject to change and can be discontinued at anytime. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Nontraditional Types of Credit Advanced Placement (AP) High school students may receive credit by earning the required score on an approved AP examination. An appropriate number of semester hours will be awarded, and a grade of pass (P) will be assigned for successful completion of approved courses. AP scores should be sent to the university’s Office of the Registrar. Additional information on regulations and approved NKU programs for AP credit may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar located in AC 301 or by phoning (859) 572-6430 or by e-mail at registrar@nku.edu. Examination scores range from 1 to 5. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Northern Kentucky University recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and may use IB results for advanced placement purposes. Such determinations are made at the discretion of the university. Contact the Office of the Registrar located in AC 301 or by phoning (859) 572-6430 or by e-mail at registrar@nku.edu for more information. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The CLEP, a national program of credit-by-examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, was established at NKU to provide individuals with an opportunity to earn credit by examination. CLEP tests may be taken at NKU or at any other national testing center during the third week of each month. Students may earn up to 45 semester hours through (a) general and/or (b) subject examinations. The university is a recognized CLEP testing center, and testing applicable to other institutions is also conducted. A grade of pass (P) will be assigned for each CLEP course successfully completed. Contact the Office of the Registrar located in AC 301 or by phoning (859) 572-6430 or by e-mail at registrar@nku.edu for more information. For more details on these programs as well as portfolio development and military credit, refer to the NKU University Catalog.

Undergraduate Ohio Tuition Reciprocity Northern Kentucky University, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Southern State Community College have instituted an Undergraduate Reciprocity Agreement. This agreement extends reciprocity tuition rates to those residents of certain Ohio counties who meet the program/residency requirements. Parking fees and any required course or lab fees are not included in tuition rate. As of the 2004-2005 academic year, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: Must be a resident of Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland, or Warren county Must have earned an associate degree from a University of Cincinnati branch campus (including Raymond Walters and Clermont College), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College or Southern State Community College Must be working toward a first bachelor's degree and not majoring in early childhood education, environmental science, criminal justice, nursing, or online programs Students who wish to be considered for this tuition reciprocity rate must submit a final transcript and all necessary credentials indicating that an associate degree has been earned by August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, or May 1 for summer semester. This agreement and rate is subject to change and can be discontinued at any time. Interested students should request current information from the Office of Admissions.

Undergraduate Indiana Tuition Rate Effective fall 2002, Indiana residents of Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, or Switzerland county are eligible for a special tuition rate. Eligible students must be enrolled in undergraduate degree-seeking programs and may pursue their degree on a full- or part-time basis. Students who wish to be considered for the Indiana tuition rate must submit all credentials to the Office of Admissions by appropriate deadlines of August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, or May 1 for summer semester. Parking fees and any required course or lab fees are not included in this special tuition rate. This special rate is subject to change or can be discontinued at any time. Interested students should request current information from the Office of Admissions.

Helpful Hints for a Transfer Student Students who attend a college/university outside of Kentucky or Ohio and/or whose coursework is more than 7 years old should also submit course descriptions or a catalog from that year in order to expedite the evaluation process. A transcript should be sent that includes coursework completed up to application date. Also, request that the institution send another transcript when coursework in progress is completed. Remember, it takes time to accurately evaluate transcripts. Allow at least three weeks for the evaluation of credentials. We encourage all students transferring from a Kentucky public institution to request that Kentucky Transfer Module (KTM) be applied to their transcript prior to sending to NKU.

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