Undergraduate High Potential Students
NLU believes that a change in a student’s learning environment may change his or her academic performance. In that light, NLU will consider applications from students who do not meet the admissions criteria described above. Such students may be admitted on a high potential basis and referred for appropriate assistance to Library and Learning Support or other academic and student support services.
Criteria used in determining whether or not students can be admitted on a high potential basis could include work experience, demonstrated leadership in their community, extracurricular activities, motivation and attitude toward learning or career objectives. The applicant is required to submit a personal statement and two letters of support reflecting his or her academic work or ability. A personal interview may also be required. Some students may be asked to take the skills assessment prior to admission and the results of these tests will be used as a basis for the admission decision.
Completion of courses prior to formal acceptance does not guarantee program admission. It is the student’s responsibility to submit all documents necessary for a decision regarding admission. Admissions decisions will not be made until all documents are received. The student is then notified of formal admission status. Until such notification is given, formal admission to a program is not to be presumed. Credentials will not be returned to applicants.
Admitted students should contact their academic advisors to review degree requirements.