Northwest University

Northwest University requires at least 125 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Northwest University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Northwest University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Northwest University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Northwest University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Northwest University?

Northwest University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northwest University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northwest University

When choosing a major, Northwest University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northwest University.Northwest University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Northwest University false.Northwest University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest University

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Does Northwest University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Northwest University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Northwest University Have An Online Program?

✅ Northwest University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northwest University Give AP Credit?

✅ Northwest University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Northwest University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Northwest University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Northwest University.

Does Northwest University Require Internships?

🟨 Northwest University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Northwest University

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Northwest University Library

The main library on campus is the Hurst Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Northwest University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Northwest University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Northwest University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northwest University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Northwest University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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