"I want to be a leader who can cause positive change in the lives of as many people as possible."
- Oumou Ly '13

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Tel: (800) 263-0545 or
(650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: admiss@ndnu.edu
M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Freshman Admission

Now Accepting Applications

Each potential student is carefully evaluated on the basis of his or her academic and personal achievements. We are looking for those eager to fulfill their potential, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, or financial need.

We strongly encourage interviews and campus visits; call the Office of Admission at (800) 263-0545 to make arrangements.

What you Need

  1. Apply Online.
  2. An official high school transcript showing, at minimum, completion of the
    following University preparatory courses:
    - English - four years
    - Mathematics - Algebra and Geometry
    - Foreign Language - two years of the same language
    - Laboratory Science - one year in grades 10-12
    - Social Science - two years in grades 10-12
    - University Preparatory Electives - a total of three full-year courses.

    This equates to one full-year course in three of the following areas:
    advanced mathematics, advanced foreign language, advanced
    laboratory science, computer science, advanced social science, or
    fine arts.
  3. SAT (with writing) or ACT (with writing) scores from the test agency, on the
    reference form or on the transcript.
  4. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor (see link below).
  5. An essay (instructions appear in the application).

Deadlines

NDNU is a rolling admission institution; however, please keep the following priority deadlines in mind:
 
Application Deadlines for Fall 2012:
Feb 1, Freshman Priority Deadline
Note: The Feb 1 deadline you see in the Common App is a Priority Deadline only. We are still accepting applications for fall.

Application Forms

For Admitted Students

Contact

Tel: (800) 263-0545 or (650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: admiss@ndnu.edu
M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

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VISITOR INFORMATION

If you are interested in learning more about NDNU, contact the Office of Admission to set up any or all of the following:

  • Campus tour with a current NDNU student
  • Informal interview to explore if you and NDNU are a good fit
  • Sitting in on a class in an area of your interest
  • Meet a professor from your potential major
  • Watch a performing arts or athletic event
  • Meet with a financial aid counselor