Our Streamlined Admissions Process Is Simple and Quick

Unlike traditional colleges and some online schools, you do not need to wait for months to start your educational program. At NCU, most of our Learners complete the admission process and begin their first course within 30 days. If you have a question at any time, contact an Enrollment Advisor at 866-776-0331.

Before you begin your degree program at NCU, you will

• Complete the online Application for Admission.
• Have an Academic evaluation completed by NCU.
• Receive an Enrollment packet from NCU.
• Receive information about your first course.

1. Complete the online Application for Admission.

Complete all sections of the online form. You may use your email address and a pin number we supply to log in and out of your application until you are ready to submit it. Please note —

• You must submit a non-refundable application fee of $50 to complete the application process. As a convenience, you can pay the application fee online through our secure server or you may call an Enrollment Advisor with your credit card information.
• Order your transcripts right away. NCU requires official transcripts be sent directly to the University from other schools you have attended. Use the transcript request form to order transcripts. It may take 2 to 4 weeks for us to receive your transcripts. If you delay in requesting transcripts from other schools, your admission to NCU may be delayed. Your application is valid for 1 year.
• Members of the US Armed Services will receive special instructions on how to obtain military transcripts.
• Email your resume to your Enrollment Advisor.
• International Applicants who have completed education outside the United States may be required to have a credential evaluation and may be required to submit a TOEFL exam score. For details, see International Learner Information.

2. NCU will complete an Academic Evaluation.

When we receive a completed Application, the application fee, and all of your transcripts from other schools, an Admissions Committee representative will review your application packet and determine how many transfer credits will be awarded. This process will take 3 to 14 days. NCU will email an acceptance notification upon completion of the review.

3. NCU will provide you an Enrollment Packet.

The Enrollment packet will be available to you online and will contain:

• An official Letter of Acceptance, which is available for you to print directly from the Internet.
• A proposed Degree Plan, designed to help you move swiftly through your program and obtain your degree, will accompany your Letter of Acceptance.
• The First Course Request will be completed and await your review. It provides a way for you to select your payment option and method of payment for the Accounting Department.

Please note—Initial tuition payment must be submitted by check, money order, or credit card. If your employer pays tuition up-front rather than by reimbursing you, we can process appropriate forms and/or vouchers as required.

4. NCU will send information and materials for your first course.

NCU will email your course materials the same business day we receive your tuition payment. The start date of your course will be the first of the following month. We suggest that you pay tuition and order your books promptly So can begin you course promptly on the first of the month.

• The Registrar will send you course registration information.
• Learner Affairs will contact you with instructions for accessing the Learner Web Site and send you a Learner Packet.
• The NCU Library representative will send you information on accessing the electronic resources through the Library.
• Your Faculty Mentor will send you course information.
• An Academic Advisor will be available to help you throughout your program. The Academic Advisor is your point of contact for such things as course requests and academic progress. This is the person to turn to first with any questions, concerns, or issues.

As you can see, our process is quick and simple. If you are ready to begin earning your degree now just click here to Apply Now. If you have been through the web site and have other questions, please call us at 866-776-0331 or please email us for help.

We look forward to you becoming a Learner at NCU.