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All prospective students with internationally awarded degrees must provide the following documentation to meet official basis for admission to the University:
- English proficiency and;
- An official credential evaluation that meets the following requirements:
- Evaluation completed by an approved credential evaluation agency
- Submitted to NCU in a sealed envelope from the agency or via secure email delivery to transcripts@ncu.edu
- Degree level
- Program of study or major and U.S. equivalency statement
- Degree conferral date
- With information that matches that of the prospective student (e.g., birthdate, name, passport, etc.)
Note: Name change documentation is required if prospective student name is different than name that is listed on official documentation from approved credential evaluation agency.
International Provisional Basis for Admission
Northcentral University will provisionally accept internationally awarded degrees as the basis for admission provided an unofficial degree equivalency evaluation from a Northcentral University approved credential evaluation agency is provided.
During the enrollment process, Northcentral will work with an applicant to determine which approved credential evaluation may be recommended for their personal situation. A list of Northcentral University approved credential evaluation agencies can be found on Northcentral University’s public website.
All official transcript evaluations completed by approved credential evaluation agencies are due 180 days after the start of the student’s first course. An official credential evaluation is defined as being received:
- In a sealed envelope from the agency or via secure email delivery to transcripts@ncu.edu,
- Degree level, major and U.S equivalency statement
- With a conferred date,
- With information that matches that of the Applicant
International Provisional Basis for Admission Deadlines
Students granted provisional basis for admissions using an internationally awarded degree must provide official documentation within 180 days of their first date of attendance in an NCU course.
The University will administratively dismiss students who do not provide the required official documentation prior to the 181st day of enrollment.
Students who have been administratively dismissed for failure to provide official documentation within the allotted time frame will not be allowed to reenter the University until all official documentation has been provided.
English Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at Northcentral, and Northcentral University students work with English-speaking faculty. The programs rely heavily on writing; therefore students must be able to communicate effectively in written English. Applicants who do not hold a conferred degree from a secondary or post-secondary school where English was the primary language of instruction are required to demonstrate English proficiency. The Northcentral University catalog describes current testing procedures and current requirements for writing competency.
Credential Evaluation
Applicants submitting diplomas, degrees, and course transcripts from non-U.S. institutions should have their academic credentials evaluated. The evaluation will determine if an applicant’s education meets admission requirements, and if any transfer credits will be awarded. Be sure to accommodate a credential evaluation in your enrollment timeline.
Northcentral University will accept credential evaluations through any evaluation agency accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). In addition, credential evaluations by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) are accepted.
Official documents must be sent directly to the evaluation agency; it is important to list Northcentral University as a copy recipient on the application so that Northcentral will be electronically notified when the evaluation is complete. Please note that the Northcentral Registrar’s office cannot assist you in facilitating your credential evaluation through AACRAO.
I-20 Documents and F-1 Status
Northcentral University is not authorized to issue I-20 documents, nor will full-time attendance at Northcentral University by a non-citizen satisfy F-1 student status. International students with a visa status other than F-1, as well as those F-1 visa students attending and resident at another university approved as a study site for students who are not United States citizens, may be eligible for study at Northcentral University. If the student visits the United States, Northcentral University invites students to meet with their Academic Advisor and School Dean, but travel is not required for a Northcentral University degree.
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