International Basis for Admission Requirements

All prospective students with internationally awarded degrees must provide the following documentation to meet basis for admission to the University:

• English proficiency (See the 
  How to Demonstrate English Proficiency
    for more information)
• An official credential evaluation that meets the following requirements:
  • Evaluation completed by an approved credential evaluation agency

    • NU will accept credential evaluations from evaluation agencies accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

  • Submitted to NU in a sealed envelope from the agency or via secure email delivery to transcripts@nu.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 a prospective student’s name differs from the name that is listed on official documentation from approved credential evaluation agency.