Admissions

As you apply for admission to Northwest, our admission team will help you make sure your transcripts, financial aid, and required forms are right on track and even help you determine the best type of campus visit for your needs. So, instead of feeling overwhelmed, you’ll feel ready and prepared as you begin earning your degree.

Once admitted into Ember College, students will receive an acceptance email with a link to apply to Northwest University. From there, they will submit their transcripts and any test scores to Northwest University, as well as complete their FAFSA (financial aid).

Ember College is a fully accredited program through a partnership with Northwest University, and every student is eligible to use Financial Aid and Student Loans to cover the cost of the program. For more information on Financial Aid and to apply you can visit www.fafsa.gov. 

Requirements

Northwest University considers many aspects of a student’s academic and personal background when deciding admission status. Factors include your Christian character, personal recommendations, GPA, test scores, and desire and willingness to learn. No applicant will be denied admission to Northwest on the basis of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin. Northwest does not discriminate against individuals with physical or mental disabilities who are otherwise eligible for admission to the university. Once Northwest has received a prospective student’s completed application file, the assigned admission counselor will consider the application for admission. Prospective students who do not meet all of the requirements may be considered for provisional admission and may be granted admission by the Director or Associate Director of Admission. Individual review is a routine part of the application process.

Materials Needed For Administration

High School Transcript
Unless a student has earned a significant amount of credit at one or more accredited colleges, the student should submit his/her complete official high school transcript in a sealed envelope, which includes grades from the student’s final semester, a final GPA, and a graduation date. Transcripts sent prior to graduation are considered initial transcripts and can be used for the acceptance process. A diploma will not be accepted to meet the transcript requirement.

College Transcript(s)
Transfer students are required to submit all college transcripts as part of their application process before acceptance regardless of whether or not they want to transfer their classes. If students are currently enrolled in classes elsewhere, they should at least submit an unofficial copy of any applicable transcript. If students are currently not enrolled in classes elsewhere, they should submit an official copy of any applicable transcript as soon as possible. If students have attended more than one institution, an official transcript must be submitted from each institution. The high school transcript or diploma may also be required to verify high school completion.

Steps to Apply

  1. Application 

  2. Interview 

  3. NU Application 

  4. Financial Aid 

  5. Transcripts 

Test Scores
Northwest University encourages applicants to take the ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER exam, though placement test scores are not required for admission. Scores for an exam may be received from the testing agency or be included on the high school transcript. The applicant may also provide a personal copy of their official score sheet.

Christian Character Assessment
Applicants must submit a Christian Character Assessment form as part of their application. This assessment should be completed by an individual who knows the prospective student well (six months minimum required) and can provide the admission counselor with a candid assessment of the student’s Christian maturity. (The individual may not be a relative). Northwest University is not obligated, but may call this individual to obtain more information about the student. Generally, a phone call will not be made if the admission counselor does not see any academic or behavioral issues in the file.

Essay
Northwest University requires prospective students to submit a 1-2 page essay on the following topic: “Describe the beginning and present growth of your relationship with God and how you see yourself as a good match for Northwest’s academic and spiritual environment.”