Northwood Application Selector

This series of questions is designed to help you select the correct application to complete for admission to Northwood University.

Anticipated Entry Term

Student Type

Please note we are in the middle of changing application systems. Please double check your selections above to ensure you are routed to the correct application for the correct student type and entry term.

Apply via the Northwood Application

Apply Via The Northwood Application

Apply Via The Common Application

Apply as a Returning Student

Undergraduate Applications

Traditional Undergraduate: Freshman to Main Campus

Current high school student or recent high school graduate* interested in a campus experience as a residential or commuting student to pursue undergraduate programs.

* Students enrolled in dual enrollment classes, or early middle college programs, or who have obtained community college credits before graduating high school should apply here.

Apply Via The Northwood Application

Apply Via The Common Application

Undergraduate NU Online: 100% Online

Undergraduate programs for transfers and adult learners* seeking to complete or begin an associate or bachelor degree 100% online or at select locations across the US and around the world.

* Transfer or first-time students may be considered adult learners.

Term for NU Online Applicants	Term Duration	Term Start Date
Spring II 2025	8 Weeks	03/17/2025
	6 Weeks
	6 Weeks
Fall I 2025	8 Weeks	08/25/2025
Fall II 2024	8 Weeks	10/21/2024
Spring I 2025	8 Weeks	01/13/2025

Apply Via The Northwood Application

Traditional Undergraduate: Transfer to Main Campus

Students with prior college credits looking to apply eligible credits towards degree completion interested in a campus experience as a residential or commuter student to pursue undergraduate programs.

Apply via the Northwood Application

Apply via The Common Application

Graduate Application

Graduate

Students with a bachelor's degree wanting to obtain a graduate-level degree: Master’s, Doctorate, or a graduate certificate.

Term for Graduate Applicants	Term Duration	Term Start Date
Spring II 2025	8 Weeks	03/17/2025
Summer 2025	8 Weeks	05/21/2025
Fall I 2025	8 Weeks	08/25/2025
Fall II 2024	8 Weeks	10/21/2024
Spring I 2025	8 Weeks	01/13/2025

Apply Via The Northwood Application

Returning Student Application

Returning Student

Students who has taken classes at Northwood University in the past, and are seeking to return and finish their degree. Students would like to re-use an existing admissions application with Northwood University.

Apply Via The Northwood Application