Admission Criteria
Minimum requirements for admission are:
An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
A grade point average of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate course work attempted; or a 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work attempted; or a minimum score on the appropriate graduate entrance exam.
All master degree candidates must take one of the following entrance exams—MAT, GRE or GMAT before the close of the fist semester of enrollment in graduate studies. The degree program being pursued determines the test to be taken and the minimum score that is required. Some programs require this test be taken prior to program admission.
Proof of citizenship for a U.S. citizen born outside of the United States and for a resident alien. An International applicant for whom English was the first Language and is the spoken language in the home must sign a statement to that affect.
A score of 79 or higher on the internet based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants, U.S. citizens or international applicants for whom English is a second language. A minimum score of 61 is acceptable if a student completes twelve weeks of study at an English language school operated by an institution of higher learning or a private school approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Upon meeting Graduate College admission, students must also meet program admission requirements which vary according to the program selected. (See catalog for details.)
Apply for Graduate Admission
Submit your apply by applying online and submitting the application fee.
Submit one Official Transcript in a sealed envelope from each school attended directly to the Graduate College office at the Tahlequah location.
Upon approval status of your application, your official acceptance letter will be sent to you via email. Processing time is approximately five working days once the official transcripts have been received.
After receiving your acceptance letter, you are ready to visit with your assigned advisor who will assist you in the program admission steps which include the filing of a plan of study and selecting your course work.
Enrollment Services Information
Self service enrollment is available online or at any campus location.
Tahlequah Office
(918) 458-2093
Fax: (918) 444-2295
Broken Arrow Office
(918) 449-6000 ext. 6123
Fax: (918) 449-6120
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended hours are available during peak registration times or by arrangement.
Entrance Exam
- All master’s degree candidates must take one of the following exams—MAT, GRE, or GMAT. The degree selected will determine which exam is required. See catalog for details.
- Test must be taken before the close of the first semester of enrollment in graduate studies.
- Official results of exam must be submitted to the Graduate College.
- Failure to submit score will result in future enrollment being blocked.
- Several programs require the exam be taken prior to program admission. See catalog for details.
Advising
- It is an important part of assuring your success at NSU.
- An advisor will assist you in choosing the best program that meets your personal goal.
- Advisors assist in class scheduling from beginning to graduation.
- Readily available to answer any questions you may have while attending NSU.
It is recommended that you meet early in your program to discuss the program admission process. Advisor contact information will be included in your acceptance letter.
Transfer Credit
To receive official college credit from other accredited institutions, you must have an official transcript mailed directly from your institution to NSU and have a declared program of study on file. Transcript evaluations are generally processed within ten days.
Acceptance of transfer work requires the approval of the advisor, department chair and the Graduate Dean.
Send official transcripts to:
NSU- Graduate College
601 N Grand Av
Tahlequah OK 74464-2399
Residency
Residency Categories
Oklahoma Resident Students
A resident of Oklahoma is one who has lived continuously in the state for at least 12 months duration and whose domicile is in Oklahoma. A person’s domicile is his true, fixed, permanent home or habitation. It is the place where he intends to remain and to which he expects to return. A person can have more than one residence, but only one domicile. Domicile has two components-residence and the intention to remain. When these two occur, there is a domicile.
The burden of proof of established Oklahoma residence or domicile, including providing any supporting documentation, shall be upon the applicant. Since residence of domicile is a mater of intent, each case will be judged on its own merit by the appropriate institutional official(s) consistent with policy. No definitive or “magic” set of criteria can be established as sufficient to guarantee classification as a resident of Oklahoma.
Out-of-State Students
If you live outside of Oklahoma, your classification will be an out-of-state student.
International Students
If you have been admitted to the United States on a temporary, Non-resident status, you are classified as an international student.
If a change of residency status is approved by the published deadline date each semester and the student is eligible for a refund, the difference between the previous residency status and the new residency status shall be refunded. No Petition for Change of Residency Forms will be considered after the published deadline date.
It is a violation of College policy to present false documentation. Registrar staff will occasionally verify the validity of the documents presented as proof of residency. NSU reserves the right to make the final decision on residency eligibility.
Registration & Tuition Payment
It is highly recommend that you complete registration early in order to get your desired course selections.
Pay your tuition and fees by the payment due date so you do not risk your enrollment being cancelled.
Obtain your student ID, parking decal, after registering for classes. Bring a valid picture ID to the Parking and ID Services Office.