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Admission Process

   1. Complete and submit the Graduate Application for Admission with a $30 non-refundable application fee by the following application deadlines.

• Fall: Aug. 1
• Spring: Dec. 1
• Summer: May 1

      If you experience problems or have questions regarding the application, please contact the Graduate Programs Office at 859-572-1555 or email gradprog@nku.edu.

   2. Request official transcripts from all institutions attended to be mailed directly to NKU, Office of Graduate Programs, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099

      You are responsible for contacting all previous colleges attended to request that an official transcript be sent to NKU. Most universities require this request to be in writing. You may print our Graduate Transcript Request Form to send or fax to the colleges you attended, or send them a personal request. It is your responsibility to confirm that your records have been received at NKU.

      
   3. The Office of Graduate Programs will notify you within two weeks of your completed application. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office at (859) 572-1555 or Email  gradprog@nku.edu with questions regarding the status of your application.

Advising

Contact your advisor after your admission to the university to discuss your degree requirements and registration information.  All new online students must contact their advisor by phone or Email prior to registering for courses.

Registration via MyNKU 

Graduate Online Tuition and Payment

2009-10 Academic Year

    Tuition for students in a declared online program is as follows:

• $384 (resident rate) + $30 per credit hour for all online courses
         
• Based on residency for all other courses

    Please note: There is a $30 per credit hour fee for all web-based courses.

Tuition is due one week prior to the start of each semester.  Visit the Bursar Operations website for additional payment information.

If you officially withdraw or drop a class(es) by the appropriate deadlines you MAY be eligible for a refund. See the Academic Calendar for specific refund deadlines and view the Refund Policy.

NKU Bookstore

    Students may purchase textbooks and other course materials online from the University Bookstore or by telephone: 859-572-5141.

Steely Library

    You are eligible for Distance Learning Services at the Northern Kentucky University W. Frank Steely Library.

Academic Calendar

    The academic year consists of 2 semesters and 5 summer sessions. The first day of each term is indicated below:

NKU Academic Calendar