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applying to dnimas

The DNIMAS application deadline is December 15th. All applicants must complete their FAFSA application by February 1st.

Important
The SAT and/or ACT Scores are required as a part of your DNIMAS application packet.  It is not optional.  For admittance into Norfolk State University, the SAT and/or ACT scores are optional, but it is not optional for DNIMAS applicants. 

Please provide all the information required when submitting your packet. See below information for Item 8, which can be submitted later. 

Required documents:

  1. A completed Norfolk State University admissions application. See below for further information;
  2. A completed DNIMAS scholarship application; DNIMAS Application;
  3. Your official transcript (sealed) sent by your High School and/or Institution of Higher Learning.  It can also be received from the applicant, only if, official transcript is sealed.  In addition, if you are dual enrolled at an institution of higher learning, please provide an official transcript from that institution as well, (community college, 4-year institutions.  Please provide both transcripts from High School and Dual Enrolled School);
  4. An official SAT or ACT score from your high school, if not indicated on your high school transcript, to the DNIMAS Office;
  5. Three letters of recommendation (Official Letterhead and Signatures Only!) one each from your:
    • principal, counselor, or advisor
    • science or mathematics teacher
    • a person of your community not related to you (e.g., minister, club sponsor);
  6. An essay (500 words minimum) discussing (a) what are your future goals and why do you wish to major in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics, (b) what plans have you made towards obtaining your goals, and (c) why do you wish to participate in the Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Program;
  7. If you are a higher education applicant, two letters of recommendation (Official Letterhead and Signatures Only!) one each from your:
    • counselor, or advisor
    • science instructor or mathematics instructor;
  8. Proof of admission to NSU is also required, (e.g., a copy of the confirmation admittance letter received from NSU’s Admissions office.  (This item is required but does not have to be included at the time you submit your application package.  It must be received before a scholarship offer can be made to the applicant).

Both the FAFSA ( School Code: 003765) and the NSU Application must be completed before a scholarship offer can be made to you. NSU Financial Aid

An admissions committee will evaluate and select scholarship recipients based on these documents.  Eligible applicants will be required to attend an interview session. Decisions of the admission committee are final and cannot be appealed.  Applicants will be notified in writing regarding their selection by March 1st.

Please forward your DNIMAS packet to:
Norfolk State University
DNIMAS Office
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504

Eligibility Requirements

High School Graduates:

  • a high school grade point average of at least a 3.3 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale;
  • a combined SAT score of 1600 (Math, Verbal and Writing), or a score of 1200 (Math and Verbal) or an ACT score of 23 or above;
  • four units in science and four units in mathematics (calculus, chemistry, computer science, and physics are strongly recommended);
  • must be a United States citizen (National).

Tidewater Community College (TCC):

  • complete an Associate degree in Science higher education grade point average of at least a 3.3;
  • four units in science and four units in mathematics (calculus, chemistry, computer science, and physics are strongly recommended);
  • United States citizen (National).

Interview Process

Once an applicant has been identified as a potential candidate for the DNIMAS Program, you will receive correspondence from the DNIMAS Office asking you and your parent(s) to attend the interview process. Interviews will be held one day only, either on a Friday or a Saturday. When you receive your correspondence, it will state time and day of your interview.

Interview Panel: The interview panel may consist of some of NSU’s faculty, DNIMAS Alumni, and current DNIMAS students.

Interview Setting: Interviews are conducted in a professional, friendly atmosphere, where our applicants feel comfortable and relaxed.

Applicant Attire: Business Professional.

Interview Timeframe: Interviews will last at least 30 minutes each. Parents/Guardians are asked to stay and attend the DNIMAS Orientation at the scheduled interval times. This is also a mandatory part of the interview process.

DNIMAS Orientation: During the interview process, the DNIMAS Director and Associate Director will conduct an orientation about the requirements and expectations of the DNIMAS Program. Again, it is mandatory that both parents/guardians and students attend this orientation where you will be able to ascertain whether the DNIMAS Program will be a good fit for you. It will also give you an opportunity to ask any questions, or have us answer any concerns you may have at that time.