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Adult & Transfer Center

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Need a change? You belong at a University that will help you reach your full potential.

It’s no surprise that many of our students say class size, cost, career preparation and location played significant roles in their choice to make NKU their new home.

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I already applied to NKU Before. Now what?

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA (ASL) HONOR SOCIETY 2024-25 SCHOLARSHIP
ASL will be awarding six (6) $3000 scholarships and fifteen (15) $2500 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. You do not have to be an ASL member to apply!
Submit application materials to Sara Conwell by April 1, 2024.
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Apply to NKU

Whether it’s landing that dream job, switching careers, or continuing what you started, it all starts here. The Adult and Transfer Center will take you under our wing and guide you through the whole process – application through enrollment in your first semester.  Whether it’s landing that dream job, switching careers, or continuing what you started, it all starts here.

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Reduce Your Tuition

The Adult and Transfer Center at NKU is unique in that we guide students to the appropriate scholarships and credit-for-learning opportunities to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket expenses you’d incur elsewhere. Set up an appointment with an advisor today to see how much money NKU can save you.

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Transfer Credit Estimator

NKU’s Adult and Transfer Center has a fast and easy credit estimator powered by one of the nation’s best higher education partners, CollegeSource. You’ll be able to figure out in real time what your credits will look like when you transfer to NKU. Best of all, you can save or e-mail your results so you can start your transfer to NKU today.

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Select your educational status to get started:

Transfer Student

I am currently enrolled in or last attended a 2 year or 4 year institution and would like to transfer to NKU.

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Adult Learner

I am age 21 or older, looking to attend NKU as a first time learner or to complete a degree.

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2NKU Transfer Student

I am currently enrolled in one of NKU's partnering community colleges and interested in the 2NKU Pathway Program.

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International Learner

I am from another country and would like to attend NKU.

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Don't see your educational status? Connect with an advisor today to discuss options that fit your current situation!

Why NKU?

Keep your credits

You can get credit for your previous college, work, and military training. NKU accepts credit from thousands of colleges, universities, and organizations.

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Finish fast

Online and accelerated options that will help you get your degree and into your career field faster.

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Lower costs

NKU is a public state institution with lower tuition than private universities. We have numerous scholarship opportunities for adult and transfer students.

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Transfer made easy

You'll have your own personal advisor to help you target your graduation date. And not to mention, a career advisor to match you with your dream job.

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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Facilicia Dooley

Felicia Dooley

"NKU provided me with extensive support services to help navigate going back to school."

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Anson Turley

Anson Turley

"The ATC staff is helping me accomplish my goal of getting my degree as quickly as possible."

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Angela Russell

Angela Russell

"NKU offers a unique mix of flexibility, consistency and affordability
that today's returning student needs to find the perfect work-life
balance."

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Dylan Menchen

Dylan Menchen

"Being an adult student can be difficult, but NKU's ATC has made it a lot easier."

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