Registration
NationsUniversity students take courses at their own pace; therefore, students can enroll in NationsUniversity at any time. NationsUniversity is a year-round university and does not have “semesters” or “quarters”.
In order to be formally admitted into an academic program, you must first Register with NationsUniversity. Please read all the information below and carefully follow each step to complete your Registration and formal admission.
1. Read the Academic Catalog and Enrollment Agreement for information on all of NationsUniversity's programs, along with student policies.
2. Admission guidelines: Admission to NationsUniversity requires certificate/degree applicants to possess the educational background, intellectual capabilities and language skills necessary for college-level study. The following standards must be met for formal admission into a certificate/degree program:
1. Earned the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma
2. Proficient in language of courses. If English is a second language, then the applicant must be able to perform at a minimum 550 on the TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3. Applicants for the Masters of Religious Studies or Masters of Divinity must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. 4-year degree with a minimum 120 credit hours.
3. Register by submitting your information online.
4. Submit your credentials. Students must submit a copy of their highest degree received for admission to NationsUniversity. If a student has multiple degrees, he/she needs only to submit the highest degree received. All NationsUniversity students must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent to be admitted into a certificate/degree program. Credentials can be sent via post or e-mail (preferred). Once the credentials have been reviewed by trained NationsUniversity personnel, the student will be placed in a certificate/degree program and will receive notice of formal admission to NationsUniversity.
5. Receive UserName and Password. Within several hours, you will receive an e-mail with your username and password. Your username is unique to you and should be used in communication with NationsUniversity personnel.
Note: If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation from us within two hours of submitting your registration, it could be because 1. Your e-mail address is incorrect OR 2. Your spam filter caught the message. For more information, contact studenthelp@nationsu.org .
6. Receive link to "Get Started Instructions". You can access instructions on how to start taking courses through the NU website or through the Get Started Instructions that will be e-mailed to you. Follow the instructions to begin taking your courses.
7. Receive greeting from your Advisor. Each student is assigned an Advisor to guide them through their academic program. You should contact your Advisor when you have questions about your studies.
8. Receive formal Letter of Admission and Enrollment Agreement. Student Services will e-mail your formal admission into an academic program. Yout User Report will show the program that you are enrolled in. Follow the instuctions in the e-mail to return a signed Enrollment Agreement.
9. Continue your studies online.
General Notes about NationsUniversity Academics:
- Active status continues for one calendar year from registration. With each course completed, the registration period is automatically extended for one calendar year.
- NationsUniversity students are expected to do their work online. This means courses will be accessed directly over the Internet and exams will be taken online. Course syllabi can also be printed from a PDF file.
- NU students are responsible for checking the website for announcements, news, and grade reports.
- NU students are permitted to take any undergraduate course offered. Graduate courses are limited to those who hold a bachelor's (or equivalent) degree. However, a prospective graduate student may take Foundation courses before being formally admitted to the graduate program.
- Courses are normally taken one-at-a-time. When one course is completed, the student proceeds to another.
- Students registering as part of an affiliated school or cluster will be subject to regulations governing the affiliation or cluster.
- Students may withdraw from an acadmic program at any time. See Student Payments for the refund policy.
- If you have been a student at NationsUniversity previously and are returning, we welcome you back. Please use this e-mail link to help us update yoour profile. You do not need to register again. Click here to contact us.
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