Admissions/Enrollment
Financial Aid
General Information
Grades and Transcript
NSU Web Site
Admissions/Enrollment
Q. What are NSU's admission requirements?
A. To be admitted to NSU you must have:
- 1. Maintained a four-year high school grade-point average of 2.70 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale and ranked scholastically among the upper 50% of your graduating class, or
- 2. A 2.7 GPA in the 15 high school courses required for college entry, or
- 3. Attained a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or a similar acceptable battery of tests.
For transfer, adult and graduate requirements please visit the NSU catalog.
Q. How and when do I apply for admission to NSU?
A. You may apply for admission using the online application. The application must be submitted with supporting documents at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester for which you are applying. You are encouraged to apply early.
Q. How and when do I apply for scholarships?
A. You can apply for a scholarship using the online scholarship application. Scholarship deadlines are listed on the applications; however, many are as early as February. The earlier you apply the better chance you have of receiving a scholarship. For more information, visit the NSU scholarship website.
Q. How and when do I apply for housing?
A. As soon as you have decided to attend NSU, you can download an application for housing on the housing website. The application must be submitted to the housing office with a $50.00 deposit. Early application is suggested. For more information, please contact University Housing.
Q. How much does it cost to attend NSU?
A. A breakdown of cost can be found on the Admission's website on the Tuition & Fees webpage.
Q. Where can I get a copy of my semester class schedule?
A. Login to goNSU (requires a NSU username and password) and select the Student page at the top. Next select “Concise Student Schedule” in the Registration Tools portlet.
Q. Can you send me a catalog and/or a semester schedule book?
A. NSU no longer prints the catalog or semester schedule book. You can visit our online catalog and online semester schedules.
Q. How do I contact an NSU recruiter?
A. You can contact a recruiter by calling the High School and College Relations Office at 1-800-722-9614, ext. 4675, or visit the High School and College Relations website.
Q. What degrees does NSU Tahlequah offer?
A. For a list of majors offered at NSU Tahlequah, see the Degrees & Majors page.
Q. What degrees does NSU Broken Arrow offer?
A. For a list of majors offered at NSU Broken Arrow, see the Degrees & Majors page.
Q. What degrees does NSU Muskogee offer?
A. For a list of majors offered at NSU Muskogee, see the Degrees & Majors page.
Q. How do I add/drop a class?
A. You can add a class or drop a class using the self service menu via goNSU.
Q. How do I withdraw from NSU?
A. Students may withdraw from the university using their self service menu via goNSU.
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Financial Aid
Q. How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A. You can apply by completing the free application at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Before completing the application you will want to go to www.PIN.ed.gov to apply for a PIN number, this will serve as an electronic signature. This PIN number should be emailed to you within 72 hours and then you can proceed to www.FAFSA.ed.gov to complete the free application.
Q. What type of information does the FAFSA require?
A. The FAFSA will require general as well as tax and asset information. If you are a dependent student you must provide your parents information as well.
Q. What types of aid are awarded from the FAFSA?
A. When we receive a student aid report from FAFSA, that report will tell us what the student is eligible for based on the information the student provided on the FAFSA. We award the Pell Grant, Seog Grant, Otag Grant, Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), Perkins Loans, and Parent Plus Loans based on each student's eligibility.
Q. Do I have to apply for Financial Aid every year?
A. Yes, every student must apply for federal aid every year. The FAFSA is available to fill out every year on January 1. This FAFSA is good for the following Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.
Q. Do I have to meet certain requirements to be eligible for Financial Aid?
A. Initially every student is eligible for some type of aid whether it be in the form of grants or loans. However to remain eligible a student must meet certain criteria which are outlined in our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP). They are as follows:
- A student must pass/complete the number of hours for which they received financial aid funds. For example if an undergraduate student is funded at half-time status for the academic year, then that student must successfully complete 12 hours during that academic year (graduate students 10 hours). Undergraduate full-time funded students must successfully complete 24 hours in an academic year (graduate students 18 hours), and undergraduate three-quarter time funded students must successfully complete 18 hours.
- A student must meet a GPA requirement. Freshman with 0-30 credit hours must maintain a 1.7 cumulative GPA. Students with 30 + credit hours must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Federal Student Aid will cease when an undergraduate student reaches 186 attempted hours towards their first bachelors degree, and when graduate students reach 48 attempted hours towards their first masters degree.
Q. As a graduate student how many hours do I need to be enrolled in to be eligible for Financial Aid?
A. A graduate student must be enrolled in at least five graduate level (5000) hours during any semester of attendance to be eligible for financial aid.
Q. What can my Financial Aid be used for?
A. Financial aid is primarily meant to be used to pay educational costs such as tuition and fees, books, housing, etc. It can also be used to help with transportation costs and basic necessities while attending school. Financial aid is not meant to be a main source of income, it is meant to be a supplement to aid in your costs while attending school.
Q. How does my Financial Aid pay for my charges?
A. After your financial aid has been determined and processed it will come into the University and apply to your account. If your bill is not paid in full by your financial aid, you will receive a bill for the balance. If your financial aid is enough to cover all costs and you have remaining aid left over, the University will write a check to you for that remainder.
Q. How do I apply for a Student Loan?
A. The first step is to complete a FAFSA. Our office will then determine your eligibility and award you a student loan accordingly. Once awarded, you must then complete your entrance counseling and master promissory note before the loan will be disbursed to the school.
Q. How much money can I borrow?
A. A student's loan eligibility is determined by several factors. These factors consist of grade classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) as well as whether the student is dependent or independent. Another factor is based on the amount of additional aid a student is receiving. We are allowed to award a student a certain amount of aid per year based on their Cost of Attendance (COA), all outside aid is factored into this COA therefore it may affect the loan amount a student is eligible to borrow.
Q. What is loan consolidation?
A. Loan consolidation is when individual student loans are combined into one loan. This is helpful if a student has had loans at several different banks throughout their education. After graduation, rather than make payments to several banks, a student can opt to consolidate their loans and make payments to only one bank. For further detailed information we recommend that students contact their lender.
Q. What are the repayment terms of student loans?
A. Federal Stafford loans are currently set at a 6.8% fixed interest rate. Federal Stafford loans do not go into repayment status until 6 months after graduation. Stafford loans will also go into repayment if a student drops below half-time or has to sit out of school for any period longer than six months.
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General Information
Q. How can I get information about NSU?
A. You can request information by emailing nsuinfo@nsuok.edu. We strongly advise that you do not include your Social Security number in emails because it is a security risk.
Q. Can I take a tour of the campus?
A. Yes! Tours are given Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. during the summer. In the fall and spring semesters, tours are given Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Schedule a tour online or call 1-800-722-9614 ext. 4675.
Q. I want to play sports. How do I get in contact with a coach from NSU?
A. The best way to get in contact with as NSU coach is to have your high school coach contact our coaching staff. You may also be able to schedule an appointment with an NSU coach yourself by calling 1-800-722-9614, ext. 3900.
Q. Questions about your NSU Account?
A. Contact the Office of Business Affairs.
Q. Can I make a payment to my NSU Account online?
A. You can make payments to your NSU Account online by loginng into goNSU.
Q. I need to verify/change my mailing address with NSU. Can I do this online?
A. Yes. Login to goNSU (requires a NSU username and password) and select either the Student or Employee page and look for the “Personal Information” portlet.
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Grades and Transcript
Q. Where can I view/print my semester grades online?
A. You can view your grades online at goNSU (requires a NSU username and password). Select the Student page at the top and then look for the “Student Grades” portlet. You must select a term. Grades will not be available until completion of the semester.
Q. Where can I view/print a copy of my Unofficial Transcript?
A. You can view/print a copy of your Unofficial Transcript online at goNSU (requires NSU username and password). If you do not have an NSU username and password, you will need to request a transcript in writing to the Office of Admission and Records by U.S. mail or fax.
Q. Where can I request a copy of my Official Transcript?
A. Current students may request official transcripts through their self service menu via goNSU. All other official transcript requests must be in writing (with the student's signature). Email requests are not accepted at this time. Please visit the Office of Admission and Records for more information on how to request a copy of your transcript.
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NSU Web site
Q. Why is there not a link to our website?
A. If we have not linked to your site from the main NSU website, it is most likely because we have never received notification that your site exists. Please send your site address and the name of the page you would like it linked from to webmaster@nsuok.edu.
Q. How do I request a directory update?
A. Contact Human Resources at humanresources@nsuok.edu or call (918) 444-2230.
Q. Why is there not a student directory?
A. The Office of Communications and Marketing does not post a student directory because of privacy issues. You can call University Housing office (918-444-4700) or Student Affairs office (918-444-2120) if you are trying to contact a student.
Q. How do I get information on an arapaho site corrected or updated?
A. You will need to contact the webmaster of that particular arapaho site. If you don't know who the webmaster is, please contact the arapaho administrator at nsuarapa@nsuok.edu.
Q. I need an arapaho website. How do I get space?
A. The arapaho server is for faculty, staff, students and student organizations. You can apply for web space on the arapaho server by visiting http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/.
Q. What is the difference between www.nsuok.edu, offices.nsuok.edu, academics.nsuok.edu and arapaho.nsuok.edu?
A. The www.nsuok.edu, offices.nsuok.edu, academics.nsuok.edu is administered by the Office of Communications and Marketing and content is maintained by their respected office, college or department. For more information about these websites, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing.
The arapaho.nsuok.edu is a server which hosts sites for faculty, staff, students and student organizations. For more information about this server, contact the arapaho administrator at nsuarapa@nsuok.edu.
Q. Who do I contact for problems with goNSU, Web Services, Blackboard, NSU E-mail, nfocus, Password Manager, Spam Filter or the Virtual Private Network?
A. Please direct all problems with these services to the NSU Service Desk at help@nsuok.edu. We strongly advise that you do not include your Social Security Number in emails because it is a security risk.
Q. How do I get an event listed on the web calendar?
A. Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing by calling (918) 444-2880. Please include your name, position at NSU, and contact information. Events must be open to the public. Some events are not eligible.
Q. I think I'm viewing an old webpage. Is there a way to ensure I am viewing the most up-to-date page?
A. Your browser may have cached the page the last time you viewed it. Try clicking the "reload" or "refresh" button. You may also want to set your browser's preferences to check for new pages on the server each time you visit the page. If you are still seeing old information, please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Q. Where can I get/change/resolve my NSU Username and Password?
A. Visit NSU's Password Manager for more information or contact the NSU Service Desk at help@nsuok.edu. We strongly advise that you do not include your Social Security Number in emails because it is a security risk.
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