COVID-19 impact.

Not even a little bit! The application for 2021 will open in mid-summer as usual, and we will start reviewing completed applications the week after Labor Day in September. Keep an eye on Northland’s website and social media channels (and your email inbox) for updates.

While on-campus events have been canceled until further notice, we have several options for you to connect with Northland virtually. You can explore campus via video tour and interactive map, or participate in one of our weekly information Q&A sessions with an admissions counselor and current students. We are also offering more comprehensive Junior Preview Days in the coming months.

You are encouraged to participate in our online info sessions and/or Junior Preview Days—but also dig into the website, explore and subscribe to our Instagram and YouTube channels, and (most importantly) when you hear from your individual admissions counselor by email, text, or phone, don’t ignore them. We genuinely want to get to know you!

Don’t worry. We have a test-optional policy that allows students with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher to apply without test scores. If your GPA is not quite there but you are unable to take the ACT or SAT, we will still consider your application—though we recommend you either take it online when available, or wait to take the test later in the fall. Since Northland has a rolling application deadline, there will be no penalty for applying later.

Everybody is in a similar situation, and this will not affect your admissions prospect. Northland makes admissions decisions based primarily on academic performance, not extracurricular involvement. That said, we would love to hear how you’ve been keeping busy during this time of social distancing!

We understand that many schools have switched to this grading system and Northland is committed to working with high schools as grading practices evolve. We plan to be flexible as we review applications.

Northland will continue to provide financial aid for all qualified students through a mix of merit and need-based awards.

You can find current information on Northland’s response here.

Virtually! You can schedule a phone or video call with your admissions counselor, explore campus via video tour and interactive map, or participate in one of our weekly information Q&A sessions with an admissions counselor and current students. We are also happy to connect you with faculty in your area of interest. Best of all, you can still qualify for the $4,000 Visit Grant—find out how here!

Contact your admissions counselor. This is still the first, best resource for all things regarding your financial aid offer from Northland. You can find a time to talk with your counselor here.

Yes, although we want you to be as confident in your decision as you can be and know that changing circumstances may make that difficult. If you are having trouble meeting the deadline for any reason, please reach out to your admissions counselor.

We understand that most students no longer have control of their school schedule and grades. Northland is committed to working with high schools as grading practices evolve and we plan to be as flexible as we can.

You can find current information on Northland’s response here.

Yes. At this time there have been no changes to the schedule or structure of outdoor orientation. If anything changes, we will be sure to let you know!

The fall semester will still begin on Wednesday, September 9. There are currently no changes to the delivery format of classes. If anything changes we will let you know immediately.

If your high school is closed, we understand that there may be a delay in getting us your final high school transcript. This won’t impact your enrollment.