Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
You may apply for admission throughout the year, although we encourage you to do so in the fall of your senior year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once your application is complete with all required documentation, you can expect to hear from your admission counselor within just 10 days. Along with your application, official high school transcripts are required. Official SAT or ACT test scores are not required, but we will consider them if you choose to submit them. Interviews are not required, though we highly encourage students to visit North Central’s campus.
We are currently accepting applications for fall, spring, and summer starts. Once your application is complete with all required documentation, you can expect to hear from your transfer counselor within just 10 days. Along with your application, transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities are required. If you have not earned 24 transferrable credit hours, your high school transcript will also be required (ACT/SAT scores optional). We highly encourage you to visit North Central’s campus to meet with your transfer counselor for a transcript evaluation, to discuss your transfer goals, and to review your next steps.
Our beautiful campus is located in Naperville, Illinois, ranked the best place to live in America by Niche.com. We’re just blocks from a thriving downtown area, featured a Riverwalk and numerous shopping and dining venues. Our campus is a designated arboretum campus, providing a serene natural setting for your studies. In addition, DuPage County boasts 60 forest preserves for hiking, biking, running and water activities. Our campus is also just a quick 30-minute train ride away from the vibrant City of Chicago. Think internships, jobs, unique class opportunities and more! It’s the best of both worlds.
Your education is about more than a diploma. At North Central, we offer undergraduate programs with a professional emphasis, including internships and innovative career preparation activities. You’ll be well-equipped for today’s ever-changing workplace and our dynamic world.
One of the best ways to determine whether North Central College is the right fit for you is to visit. There are many ways to experience Cardinal life, and we look forward to arranging your time on campus. Choose among Campus Visit Days, individualized weekday visits, Saturday options and more. Please contact the Office of Admission to learn more and register.
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