The Application Process
We are proud to have you become part of the NAU family.
All admitted students will need to reply back to their individual acceptance email that they fully-accept the acceptance offer of admissions to NAU and each new student will need to remember to pay their respective fees.
What Type of Undergraduate Student Are you?
Who is considered a Freshman?
High school graduates who have not attended a college or university. This includes high school graduates who have
earned credit while in high school through dual credit, AP or IB Programs
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Create your NAU Account
Submit a completed application form through your NAU Account
- Submit your high school transcript (official or certified) or diploma (official or certified) or official GED score
- Submit your official test scores, if applicable:
- SAT scores: Order using NAU School Code 6558
- ACT scores: Order using NAU School Code 4313
- AP test scores: Order using NAU School Code 6558
- Submit your official college transcripts for any dual credit earned
All official items must be received directly from the issuing institution to NAU. Items will be accepted via electronic delivery or mail. Electronic delivery has two options:
- Send as an email attachment to records@na.edu
- Send through Parchment, a digital credential service.
Mailing Address:
North American University
ATTN: Records Office
11929 W. Airport Blvd
Stafford, TX 77477
Who is considered a Transfer Student?
Students who have attended a college or university after graduating high school.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Create your NAU Account
Submit a completed application form through your NAU Account
- Submit your high school transcript (official or certified) or diploma (official or certified) or official GED score
- Submit your official college transcripts
- Submit your official test scores, if applicable:
- AP test scores: Order using NAU School Code 6558
- CLEP scores: Order using NAU School Code 6558
- SAT scores: Order using NAU School Code 6558
- ACT scores: Order using NAU School Code 4313
All official items must be received directly from the issuing institution to NAU. Items will be accepted via electronic delivery or mail. Electronic delivery has two options:
- Send as an email attachment to records@na.edu
- Send through Parchment, a digital credential service.
Mailing Address:
North American University
ATTN: Records Office
11929 W. Airport Blvd
Stafford, TX 77477
Important notes regarding transfer credits:
North American University allows for the transfer of credits from other institutions of higher education as well as credits earned by examination. Only coursework in which the student earned a grade of C- or higher will be recognized for credit at North American University. Awarded transfer credits will be determined by NAU Academic Department Chairs.
Credit Limitations:
- A maximum of 90 credit hours* maybe transferred from a 4-year college or university
- A maximum of 66 credit hours maybe transferred from a community college
- A maximum of 30 credit hours maybe transferred by credit by examination
- Up to 60 transferable credits for B.S in Business Administration
- Up to 60 transferable credits for Interdisciplinary studies in Education
- Up to 53 transferable credits for B.S in Computer Science
*90 total credit hours is the maximum number of possible transfer credits into NAU.
Students from across the United States and many foreign countries attend North American University. The diversity of the student body enriches the learning experience for all students with an opportunity to experience new traditions and perspectives.
The admission office is here to help you apply. We are a small school with a strong commitment to each and every student.If you are constrained by geographic limitations, we hope that this website will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the University, get a feeling for our campus, and catch a glimpse of the dynamic student life here at NAU.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Create your NAU Account and submit a completed application online
Please make your application fee while completing your application via the NAU account dashboard. As an alternative, you can make use of the International Wire Transfer by accessing NAU’s wire transfer banking information below. The application fee covers initial mailing, entrance testing, airport pick-up but not shipment fees.
In order to obtain admission to NAU, an international student must submit the following documents by the application deadlines. All application documents should be properly scanned and emailed in PDF format to intadmissions@na.edu :
- COPY OF PASSPORT: Only the photograph and visa (when received) page are necessary.
- OFFICIAL ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS & TEST SCORES: Official Copy of the High School Diploma Evaluation (The transcript has to be evaluated at one of the agencies listed CLICK HERE; or NAU can order for you. Please email this address ), official SAT/ACT, official TOEFL or official IELTS scores. NOTE: A document is considered “official” if it is sent to us directly from the issuing institution either by electronic means or in a sealed envelope. Please use the following school codes when ordering official test scores: SAT: 6558; ACT: 4313; TOEFL: 7304; Duolingo: 100
- OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Reference letters, proof of achievement letters, certificates, etc.
- FINANCIAL STATUS: Bank letter and International Financial Support Form (Sponsorship Letter). Before a U.S. consul will grant a visa, you must prove that you will have sufficient money to meet all your expenses while studying in the United States. You must explain the source of your funds and guarantee that you will receive them while attending your studies in the US. See Cost of Attendance below.
- U.S. INSTITUTION TRANSFER: If you are a transferring from another U.S. institution to NAU, please submit a copy of your current I-20 and a signed copy of the Student Advisor Form
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
All application documents must be in English or translated into English and notarized (if translated).
Poor quality scanned documents will not be accepted.
North American University requires that applicants obtain their I-20 by one of two shipping options.
Option 1: North American University will ship out your I-20 form globally to any country that offers DHL services. This is a $100 fee independent of location.
Option 2: Applicants have the other choice to order shipments at study.eshipglobal.com. An account must be created with all the relevant information correctly provided. The shipment should be created upon receiving an acceptance letter from the admissions office.
Important Note: Do not order a shipment, until you receive a confirmation email of your acceptance.
* A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment within three days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after an enrollment agreement is signed. If a student cancels the enrollment more than three class days after signing an enrollment agreement but prior to attending any class, the student will get a full refund minus the application fee and/or enrollment confirmation fee.
Congratulations on becoming a STALLION!!!
We are proud to have you be part of the North American University family. All admitted students (not required for international students) who wish to accept their offers of admissions must confirm their intention to enroll and secure their space in the class.
Reserve your spot
To reserve your place in the classroom right away, please make the Fall/Spring Enrollment Confirmation Fee* via your NAU account application dashboard.
NAU is committed to providing a nurturing environment for the systematic pursuit of academic excellence, professional and personal development, responsible citizenship and global cultural competency. NAU aims to achieve these goals through instruction, scholarly inquiry, free discussion and dissemination of ideas, and creative activity.
- For qualifying students, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). NAU school code is 041795. If you don’t qualify for FAFSA, ask your admission officer for other financial aid options.
- Submit FINAL high school transcript upon graduation to the NAU Records Office (records@na.edu)
- Submit official college transcripts (upon course completion) of any dual credit/college coursework taken during or after high school to the Records Office along with CLEP/AP official test results
- Communicate with the Registrar’s Office for course selection. It is available online at Academics Page
- Submit proof of meningitis vaccination at least 10 days prior to the first day of class. Documentation should be sent to the Records Office at records@na.edu. (For more information visit Meningitis Vaccination Requirement at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
- Submit a copy of your Government issued ID
- Apply for NAU Housing; pay your housing deposit at the Housing Page (Sign up for meal plans at orientation)
- Complete the enrollment agreement
North American University
11929 West Airport Blvd.
Houston, Texas, 77477
Phone: (832) 230 5555
Fax: (832) 553 7374
Email: admissions@na.edu
office: 832 230 5120, Cell: 713 790 9997
Amiri Hutchison (ahutchison@na.edu)
Office: 832 230 5081, Cell: 713 499 9150
Tolgonai Alibekova (tolgonai@na.edu)
Office: 832 230 5554, Cell: 832 875 9140
Fatima Kurmangali (fkurmangali@na.edu)
Office: 832 230 5540, Cell: 713 259 1613