Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 43% of students who start college at Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Northwestern State University of Louisiana may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northwestern State University of Louisiana directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

When choosing a major, Northwestern State University of Louisiana students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Northwestern State University of Louisiana false.Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Northwestern State University of Louisiana directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Offer Online Classes?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Have An Honors Program?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Require Internships?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires an internship for all students.

Internships can help students gain hands on work experience for their resume, network, and explore career paths without committing to one path. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Library

The main library on campus is the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Northwestern State University of Louisiana include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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