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Open Registration

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

Fall classes start Monday, August 25.  If you have been admitted to the Fall 2008 semester and have not registered for classes, plan to attend Open Registration on Thursday, August 21 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. You will meet with an academic advisor who will assist you in selecting your fall classes. Check-in will be located in the lobby of the Lucas Administrative Center, plaza entrance on the third floor. 

FRESHMEN  STUDENTS
Freshmen who did not attend Orientation this summer are also required to attend an academic orientation session at 9:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.  We encourage you to attend one of the orientation sessions prior to registering for classes.  Check-in will be located in the lobby of the Lucas Administrative Center.  An orientation fee of $45 is required for all freshmen.  The fee will be posted to your account following open registration day.

Challenge Testing

If you received information regarding Challenge Testing with your letter of acceptance, please read it carefully to determine if you are eligible for testing.  If you are eligible for Challenge Testing in English, math or reading, you must do so prior to advising.  Challenge Testing will be offered on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 4:45pm in Founders Hall, room 421
• Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:45am in Founders Hall, room 421

Please contact the Testing Office at (859) 572-6373 if you are unsure if a challenge test is recommended for you.

READMIT,  POST BACCALAUREATE  and TRANSFER STUDENTS
Many departments are available to meet with students for academic advising and registration before Open Registration. You are encouraged to seek an advising appointment prior to Open Registration.  If you are unable to obtain an advising appointment prior to August 21, please plan to attend Open Registration. 

NON-DEGREE, EARLY ADMISSION, and VISITING STUDENTS (not eligible for financial aid)
If you choose not to meet with an academic advisor, you may check course availability and register for your courses online.  To register for your courses, click on Norse Express (also located in the Quick Links box), then click on Student Services (log on with your social security number and 6-digit birth date).

PAYMENT OF TUITION & FEES

Tuition is due Tuesday, August 19.  If you register for classes after Tuesday, August 19, tuition is due at time of reigstration.  Payment may be made with cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, through financial assistance (non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid) or the Northern Installment Plan.  The Northern Installment Plan requires payment of a $50 application/processing fee and one-third of tuition at the time fees are due.  The second and third payments are due September 23 and October 23.  For more information, contact Bursar Operations at (859) 572-5204. 

If your educational plans have changed or you are unable to attend NKU for the Fall 2008 semester, please notify us at admitnku@nku.edu.