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How to Apply as a Transfer Student

Thank you for your interest in NKU.  To be considered for admission to Northern Kentucky University, you must apply for admission and submit the necessary credentials.

Your checklist for admission to NKU:

• Complete the NKU application
• Pay the application fee
• Submit official transcripts
• Send your ACT and/or SAT test scores to NKU

You must complete these items to be considered for admission to Northern Kentucky University. 

Application for Admission
Online Application  (preferred) |  Paper Application PDF 

After completing the application:

• Pay the $25 Application Fee (non-refundable)   
  There is a non-refundable $25 application fee for online applications. If you prefer to apply for admission using a paper application, you will be charged a non-refundable $40 application fee. Application fees for online applications may be paid by credit card online.  A fee waiver may be requested in instances of financial hardship if accompanied by a letter from a counselor; or certification of financial assistance by a case worker affiliated with a state agency. 
  
• Submit Official Transcripts
  You will want to request all attended college and university transcripts to be sent to NKU's Admissions Office.  If you are transferring in less than 24 semester hours,  you will need to submit official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.  GED scores can be substituted in place of a high school transcript.  Students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Radiological Technology, Respiratory Care or Education will need to provide ACT or SAT scores.  Education majors may submit PPST scores in lieu of ACT/SAT scores.

Credentials should be sent to the Admissions Office:

Northern Kentucky University
Office of Admissions
100 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY  41099

Once all credentials are received an admission decision will be made to evaluate an applicant's admission status.  This evaluation process takes 15 - 20 business days.  Remember, it takes time to accurately evaluate transcripts. 

Military, advanced placement, or CLEP credit will need to be sent to the Office of the Registrar, LAC 301, Highland Heights, KY  41099.  

Checking Your Status

Once you have applied for admission you can check the status of your application at online any time.  Currently,  you are unable to view the status of your application if you applied using a paper application.

Check your status

Login using your email and password you chose when creating your admissions application.  Once you have logged into your application, click "Detail." This will give you the status of your application, listing which credentials we have received and those we still need in order  to process your application.  For questions regarding the access of this information, call the Office of Admissions at (859) 572-5220 or toll free at (800) 637-9948.