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
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For campus housing, contact Residence Life at (773) 244-5555 or housing@northpark.edu.
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For financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (773) 244-5560 or financialaid@northpark.edu.
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For additional information, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@northpark.edu.