• Consider the subjects you excelled in and the results of any career aptitude test you may have taken.
• Think about a career you are interested in based on your academic strengths and experience you may have acquired through part-time work, extra-curricular activities, or volunteering.
• Contact the NCU admissions department to discuss how our bachelor’s degree programs can help you gain the skills and knowledge prospective employers require.

• Review your past and current work experience.
• Think about new skills and knowledge you would like to acquire.
• Consider your career goals and assess how NCU degree programs can help you achieve those goals.

Students seeking admission must provide one of the following:

• Evidence of high school graduation (transcript, diploma, special diploma, diploma of completion, etc.) showing/verifying date of graduation
• Evidence of GED completion (GED scores/GED diploma)
• Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school. International applicants are required to submit translated and notarized copies of their high school diploma and transcripts
• Florida Home Education graduation credentials
• Proof of identification (copy of valid driver’s license, state issued identification card, US military ID, valid U.S. passport, valid passport issued by a foreign country)
  Note: Foreign documents must be accompanied by an official translation into English if the passport was issued in another language.
• All applicants are required to submit a personal statement (500–750 words), describing their career goals, and explaining how they believe studying in a specific NCU bachelor’s program will support them in achieving their objectives.
• If English is not the applicant’s native language, applicants must submit one on of the following as proof of meeting English language requirements for entry into NCU bachelor’s degree programs:
  • TOEFL IBT score of 60 or higher
  • IELTS score of 6.0 or higher
  • SELT score of Level 6 or higher
  • Documentation of ESL program completion
  • Proof of completing a high school where the primary language of instruction was English
• If the student is not able to provide proof of one of the above, the university will administer its own exam to test the applicant’s proficiency in English is of sufficient level to complete the program of study. This will include a written exam in addition to an oral interview conducted in English, either at NCU premises or via a web meeting.

• Credit hours earned elsewhere may be evaluated and considered towards program completion. The applicant must present a transcript and catalog from  the institution where the courses were completed, during the application process. The institution must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency or international equivalent and the grade must be a “C” or higher.
• A maximum of 90 transfer credits can be counted towards earning a bachelor’s degree from NCU.
• No more than 18 transfer credits can be applied to the NCU MBA program.
• A maximum of 9 transfer credits can be counted towards the NCU DBA program.

The following general conditions apply for U.S. applicants:

• NCU generally awards credit for prior coursework completed at licensed and accredited institutions in the United States, provided that the coursework is substantially comparable to the coursework required of the NCU program the student intends to enroll in.
• Students are required to provide an official copy of their transcript(s) when applying for transfer credit.
• NCU recognizes the validity of military training as potential college credit. All military training that has been reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE) and meets the requirements of a student’s undergraduate degree plan may be eligible for transfer credit. Only transcripts received directly from Army/ACE or Sailor/Marine will be accepted for official review.

The following general conditions apply for international applicants:

• Students who are interested in applying for transfer credit from coursework completed outside of the United States are responsible for submitting the following documents, along with their transcripts and credit transfer request form:
  • Proof of the transferring institution’s licensing and accreditation status. An official English translation of such documents must be provided if the documents are in a foreign language. The business name of the translation service must be included with all translated documents submitted.
  • If student transcripts and diplomas were issued in a foreign language, a notarized translation of the documents must be submitted to NCU for consideration. The business name of the translation service must be included with all translated documents submitted.
  • Students may be required by NCU to submit course descriptions (translated into English if the descriptions are in a foreign language).

Note: All prior learning is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and credit is awarded at the discretion of NCU.

• Northeast Coastal University welcomes from prospective international students.  Our mission is to establish an international community of academic faculty and industry professionals who think innovatively and collaborate to equip students with the skills and competencies that they need to succeed in the global force.
• Our instructors are committed to teaching course curriculums that are focused on building the skills and competencies valued by multinational employers.
• Since NCU offers 100% online degree programs, international students can complete their program without relocating to the U.S. Affordable tuition rates provide students the opportunity to earn a high-quality degree at tuition rates significantly lower than traditional U.S. universities.
• The online learning format of our programs allows working students the flexibility to complete coursework at NCU around their work schedules.
• All international applicants seeking admission to NCU must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet program entrance requirements. Please refer to our admissions requirements above or our catalog for detailed information.
• Prospective international students are welcome to contact the Admissions department with specific questions, or to request further assistance regarding the admissions process.

Northeast Coastal University is a provider of online education. If you never experienced studying online, consider the following to determine if online learning is for you.

• Online learning is one of the most convenient ways for adults with busy lives to obtain a quality education. Unlike classroom-based learning, online learners are not required to attend classes at a specific time and location. Instead, students are expected to spend on average 10–15 hours per week studying course materials and completing related assignments.
• Course materials are available to students on a 24/7 basis. They have the flexibility to choose what days and times are most convenient for them to study. However, students need to organize and manage their time effectively to meet deadlines for submitting assignments.
• Students and instructors get to know each other and work together through interactive chat forums and emails.All projects and assignments are submitted by students through NCU’s online learning platform. Instructors use the same platform to provide written feedback to students and assign grades. Therefore, it is important that students feel comfortable communicating online, in written format.
• Students are encouraged to communicate with professors and Personal Learning Advisors (PLAs) when they need assistance with assignments, have trouble with the learning platform, or for any other issue. NCU staff are focused on assisting students to successfully complete each course in their program of study.