Application packets for admission may be obtained from: Office of High School and College Relations Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464-2399 or call: (local) 456-5511, Ext. 4675 or OK Toll Free 1 -800-722-9614
NEW STUDENTS should submit an application and credentials at least one month prior to enrollment. For details, contact the Admissions Office, CASE Bldg.
ENROLLMENT SERVICES will assist transfers and undeclared majors with the enrollment process. All new students will be notified of enrollment procedures.
READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS - Students who have attended NSU, but did not enroll in the immediate past semester (summer sessions are not included), must be readmitted. Students who have enrolled in another college since attending NSU must submit official transcripts of all work attempted before readmission can be granted. For details, contact the Admissions Office, CASE Bldg.
GRADUATE STUDENTSshould submit an application and credentials one month prior to enrollment. Students not enrolled the previous spring or fall semester must be readmitted. For details, contact the Graduate College, A 122, Admin. Bldg.
ACADEMIC YEAR HOUSING CLEARANCE -If you are single, under 21, have completed less than 60 hours, live outside a reasonable commuting distance (approx. 45 mile radius) from Tahlequah and plan to live off campus (includes commuting or seeking approved off campus housing) you must clear Housing (Leoser Center) before enrolling.
VETERANS - All persons receiving VA benefits must report to the Veteran Education Office (CASE Bldg.) upon completion of enrollment.
ACADEMICALLY INELIGIBLE TO RE-ENROLL - If you enroll early, and become ineligible to continue, your registration will be canceled. After one or more semesters following suspension, you may petition the Admissions, Enrollment and Retention committee for readmission. The student should submit an application for admission, a letter of appeal and official transfer transcripts to the Admissions Office by October 15 for spring semester, April 15 for summer semester and July 15 for fall semester.
TO CANCEL ENROLLMENT - If you cannot attend NSU after you enroll, it will be necessary to withdraw prior to the beginning of classes by contacting the Admissions Office.
DEGREE PLANS - Degree plans will remain in effect provided the student has had continuous enrollment. Students who have been out three semesters must file a new degree plan and will be subject to any new degree requirements.
ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS POLICIES - Students may repeat up to four classes (not to exceed 18 hours) of "D" or "F" grades and have only the last grade earned used in the calculation of the retention and graduation GPA. In certain circumstances, students may apply for an academic reprieve for up to two consecutive semesters of course work or academic renewal for removal of all previous coursework. For more information regarding the Academic Forgiveness Policy, contact your advisor or the Admissions Office.
CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGES - Changes in schedule during the add/drop period will result in full charges for courses added and full refund for courses dropped. Refunds will not be made after the defined add/drop period. See Payment Information for additional information.
COLLECTION COSTS - Unpaid accounts receivable may be assigned for collection. If an account is assigned, any collection costs, court costs, and/or attorney’s fees necessary to collect the amount owed will be added to the balance due. The balance due may be reported to national credit bureaus, which may adversely affect credit ratings. A hold will be placed on university records and future enrollment until the balance is paid in full.
GRADUATION CHECKS - Graduate Students who expect to complete requirements for master's degrees next term should submit a degree check form to the Graduate College, Room 122, Admin. Bldg. Forms to request the Degree Check are located on the Graduate College home page. Degree check requests are not taken during grade reporting, registration or add/drop periods.
GRADUATING? - Each student who expects to complete degree requirements must file an application for bachelor's or master's degree in the Office of Admissions/Graduate Office by March 1 for Summer graduates, May 1 for Fall graduates, and October 1 for Spring graduates. The bachelor’s application must be turned in with a copy of the official degree plan.
COMMENCEMENT - Commencement ceremonies are held in May and December of each year. Students who have completed degree requirements in May or anticipate completing requirements by August, may participate in the May commencement. Students who complete degree requirements in the Fall may participate in the December commencement.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY - Students are personally responsible for completing all requirements established for their degrees by the university, college and department. A student's advisor may not assume these responsibilities and may not substitute, waive, or exempt the student from any established requirement or academic standard.
UNIVERSITY NOTICE - Please register early. Courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. All information is subject to change. New sections of courses can be found on the open class list on the NSU home page (www.nsuok.edu).