Deadline

We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 on a rolling basis, and typically provide an admissions decision within two weeks.

What to submit

1. Our free application form or the Common Application
2. High school transcript. This can be emailed to admit@northland.edu, mailed directly from your school, or uploaded right to your online application.
3. ACT or SAT test scores. You do not have to submit test scores if you were prevented from taking the ACT or SAT due to COVID-19 or you have a score you feel does not accurately reflect your academic ability. However, we reserve the right to request any additional academic information deemed necessary during the application review process.

What we evaluate

We evaluate your academic performance and achievement—specifically your cumulative, unweighted GPA and test scores (if available)—to determine your eligibility for admission and the amount of your merit-based aid toward tuition.

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Questions?

Ask us directly. Or call  715-682-1224 or 800-753-1840.

If you will graduate from a homeschool program and have earned fewer than 17 transferrable credits at a college or university following high school graduation, please follow the admission requirements below:

1. Complete the online application or the Common Application.
2. Submit your secondary school transcript. This can be emailed to admit@northland.edu, uploaded directly with your online application, or mailed to the Office of Admission, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806.
3. Submit your curriculum guide (listing course content sources and utilized textbooks). This can be emailed to admit@northland.edu, uploaded directly with your online application, or mailed directly to the Office of Admission (address above).
4. Submitting your ACT or SAT test scores is optional for fall 2022 enrollment.

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Questions?

Ask us directly. Or call  715-682-1224 or 800-753-1840.

Transferring to Northland College can be quick and easy. Northland has a dedicated transfer coordinator to help with your transition. They are your one-stop-shop to get all of your questions answered about the classes that you are currently taking, how credits will transfer, what types of scholarship opportunities await, and more. Northland is also a recognized member of the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll.

Deadlines

Transfer applications are accepted during both fall and winter terms on a rolling basis. To ensure space and scholarship availability, please submit your application and supporting materials as far in advance of your desired term start date as possible.

Transfer Requirements

If you have earned 17 or more transferable college credit hours following high school graduation, please follow the admission requirements below:

1. Complete the online application or the Common Application.
2. Submit your unofficial or official college transcripts from all institutions attended.

If you were enrolled in college following high school graduation but earned fewer than 17 transferable credit hours, please follow the admission requirements below:

1. Complete the online application or the Common Application.
2. Submit your unofficial or official college transcripts from all institutions attended.
3. Submit your unofficial or official high school transcripts or official GED report.
4. Optional for fall 2022: Submit your ACT or SAT test scores (not needed for applicants who have been out of high school for more than two years)

Transfer Guides and Articulation agreements

We work with colleges and organizations to make it easy for you to transfer course credits to Northland. Whether we have an agreement with your college or not, don’t worry—we will help guide you through the process. Learn More»

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Questions?

Feel free to call the admissions office at 715-682-1224 or email us. We’re always happy to provide more information.

Northland has been recognized as a military friendly school for many, consecutive years. We are committed to providing a rich educational experience for veteran students. We welcome you to apply and join our campus community.

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission you must:

1. Complete the online application or the Common Application.
2. Submit your official high school transcripts or official GED report (not needed for applicants who have acquired more than 17 college credits)
3. Optional for fall 2022: Submit your ACT or SAT score (not needed for applicants who have been out of high school more than one year or who transfer in a significant amount of credits)
4. Submit any official college transcripts, if you have any

Once you have completed the admission process and registered for courses, Northland College’s Certifying Official is responsible for certifying your enrollment and reporting any subsequent changes in enrollment to the VA. Please contact the V.A. School Certifying Official Kevin Haas or call with questions at 715-682-1255.

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Why Northland?

Northland’s commitment to environmental education has been noticed around the United States by some of the most prestigious college reviews. In the last several years, we have been recognized by Sierra Magazine’s Cool Schools list, the Princeton Review’s Best of the Midwest and Green School Honor Roll, U.S. News and Weekly World Report’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation, the North American Alliance for Green Education, the EcoLeague, and more. The students and faculty at Northland College are passionate about making a difference in the area of sustainability.

Our location in the safe community of Ashland, Wisconsin, puts families at ease when sending a student far from home. Our community of 8,200 on the south shores of Lake Superior (the largest body of freshwater in the world), surrounded by a million acres of a national forest, provides a living and learning experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

International Scholarships

Northland College offers competitive scholarships ranging from $25,500–$29,500 per year to international students and guarantees a campus employment award up to $3,000 annually to all eligible students. Work study is an opportunity for students to earn money through part-time on- (and sometimes off-) campus jobs. Note: the dollar amount you’re eligible for in work-study is not applied directly toward tuition nor is it disbursed to you directly in a lump sum. Instead, you must secure a work-study-eligible job and then work enough hours to earn that amount. Visit the Students and Employment page of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service website.

International students will apply for scholarships using the admissions application. You will also need to submit a certification of finances form and financial documentation before enrolling.

Deadlines

Northland accepts students into both our fall and winter terms. You are encouraged to begin your application process as soon as possible to ensure your ability to start in your desired term and to take full advantage of scholarship opportunities. In order to receive and process all necessary F-1 Visa travel documents, required materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions in time to complete the visa application process and arrive to campus.

The deadline for Winter is December 1st to complete your applications for review and December 15th to have your visa in hand and travel plans arranged.

Start Your Application Process

We walk you through all of the necessary steps. International students without a dual-U.S. citizenship can start the application process here.

Dual citizens should submit the Freshmen or Transfer application.  Dual citizens should also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for additional grants and loans.

Questions?

Sophie Holz works closely with international students throughout the admissions and enrollment process. Reach out to her with any questions.

A student who wishes to return to Northland can initiate the re-enrollment process by completing a re-enrollment form. Once submitted, your request will be forwarded to the Offices of Student Affairs, Student Financial Services (Student Accounts), Financial Aid, and the Registrar for approval. Once approvals have been received, the Office of the Registrar will contact you with your next steps.

For more information on the Early College Program at Northland College, please contact Sophie Holz.