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Non-Traditional Students

 

Second bachelor’s degree students


Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ welcomes students seeking a second bachelor’s degree. If you have completed an undergraduate degree and are interested in making a career change that requires further education, this may be a good option for you.

Apply for a second bachelor’s degree using our . In addition, you’ll need:

Official, sealed transcript(s) from all colleges you’ve attended, showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework, sent directly to:

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3225 W. Foster Ave., Box 19
Chicago, IL 60625

Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree may qualify for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ second-degree scholarships or for federal student loans, if still eligible.

Non-degree-seeking students


Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ welcomes students who are not pursuing a full degree to take classes for credit or audit during the academic year or summer. These courses can transfer to other universities or apply toward a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ degree.

To apply as a non-degree-seeking student, complete our online application and select the “Non-degree seeking” option. After acceptance, a $200 tuition deposit is required to confirm enrollment, refundable only before May 1 for fall or December 15 for spring. This deposit is applied to your future tuition.

Class options

  • For-credit courses: Available at part-time rates during fall and spring. Summer courses are discounted.
  • Audited courses: Participate in class without earning credit ($50 fee per semester hour).

Registration deadlines

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: Before the first class

As a visiting student, you may earn up to 30 semester hours of credit. To continue beyond that, apply for full admission to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

For more details, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (773) 244-5500 or admissions@northpark.edu.

Readmission


The is designed for former students in good academic standing who wish to return to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and register for classes.

Students who were previously academically dismissed must instead appeal directly to the Student Academic Standing Committee (SASC) by submitting a formal appeal letter to SASC@northpark.edu.

Degree requirements

Readmitted students must meet the degree requirements in the catalog for the year they are readmitted.

Readmission deadlines

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: May 1

Important notes

  • If you completed courses at another institution during your time away from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, submit your official transcripts to:

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Office of the Registrar
3225 West Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625