"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.

Parents

Congratulations!

You've reached an important point in the life of your son or daughter - time to choose a college or university. We know that your student has their own questions, and so do you. We hope to provide answers and resources on this page. If you have addional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 263-0545 or admiss@ndnu.edu.

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Upcoming Open Houses

We hold open houses for high school and transfer students during the year. Please attend our next event.

A great way to make your final decision where to go to college is to visit the campus and get to know the people and the place better.

Campus Tours

Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday by Appointment
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Student Blogs

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Application Process


What you Need
  1. Apply using the Undergraduate Online Application.
  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 admissions institution.

  • Fall Freshmen Early Action and merit-based scholarships: December 1
  • Fall Freshmen Priority: February 1
  • Fall Transfer Priority: April 1
  • Spring Admission Priority: November 15
Application Forms

Contact Information

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 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekend - By appointment
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