First Time Freshmen - Resources

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NSU Coming to Your Area – Check out our online listing of when NSU will be coming to your general location. Click here

Campus Open House – Learn more about NSU & the possibilities that await you at our Spring and Fall First View.

Campus Visits – To help prepare students for the admissions deadlines, NSU Admissions hosts “NSU Roundup” sessions where students can access on-site admissions and financial aid assistance. Check back for the date and time of our next NSU Roundup.

New Student Orientation – After being admitted to NSU, attend one of two new student orientations. learn more

Resources:   Honors College  •  Academic Programs & Majors   •   Pay for College

Transfer Student - Resources

Transfer students are students who have been enrolled in a program of study with a college or university other than Norfolk State University. Transfer student admission requirements are to have a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A and 12 college transferable hours.

NSU Transfer Thursdays – will provide transfer students with the opportunity to learn more about Norfolk State University directly from faculty and currently enrolled students. The program will include on-site admissions, financial aid information, and an opportunity to discuss program requirements.

Guaranteed Admissions Agreement - Tidewater Community College and Norfolk State University recognize the need and importance of facilitating a smooth transition for students moving from one institution to the other as they pursue their educational goals.  learn more

Readmission - Resources

Undergraduate Readmission fill out the application if you are students that have been away from the University for two or more consecutive semesters and seeking readmission.  more information

Reclamation Project – The Reclamation Project is designed to facilitate the continuing education and the subsequent graduation of Norfolk State University students who have left the institution prior to earning their degree. learn more

Graduate - Resources

The Graduate School administers the University’s nineteen (19) graduate programs in the School of Education, College of Liberal Arts, School of Social Work, and College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Website:   Graduate School

Catalog:    Graduate Catalog

International Resources

International Programs - As an academic division of the Office of the Provost, International Programs is the University entity responsible for supporting, overseeing, and coordinating Norfolk State's international initiatives. International Programs works with all interested programs and services at Norfolk State to assist in international outreach, partnerships, exchanges, research, travel, and funding pursuits. learn more

International Students - Office of International Student Services generates required documents and processes petitions for nonimmigrant students; provides advisory and counseling services; serves as a liaison between the student and university departments, U.S. and foreign government agencies and the greater community; facilitates the assimilation of international students in the larger Norfolk community; acts as a referral source for students, staff, faculty, and the community; and provides support services and education to enhance student success. learn more