As a fully accredited University, Northampton University (USA) has a number of requirements for all potential applicants, to help maintain a strong, intellectual student body.

To meet admission requirements, applicants must:

• Be 16 years old or older
• Be able to demonstrate high school completion
• Have English proficiency

To apply for admissions consideration to Northampton University (USA) , applicants must complete an online application, including payment of a $60 non-refundable Application Fee. 

Non-Native English Speakers

In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers, or did not complete their high school education in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English, are required to provide proof of English proficiency during their application process. Should applicants be unable to provide proof of English proficiency, they will need to successfully complete a Northampton University (USA) English course before proceeding to Northampton University (USA) Foundations. 

Entrance Exams

Entrance-exams are not required for admission – this means that you do not need to submit any standardized test scores in order to be accepted to the online degree program at Northampton University (USA) .

Foundations Courses

In order to be admitted to an undergraduate degree program, students must successfully complete the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses are designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to thrive in their academic degree studies. Once students have successfully passed the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses, and sent their proof of high school completion document, they may continue as degree students at Northampton University (USA) in their desired undergraduate degree program. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses count towards the associate’s and bachelor’s degree credit requirements.

Submitting Proof of High School Completion

Submitting proof of high school completion may be satisfied during your first term at Northampton University (USA) through the submission of:

1. official diploma (or transcript showing graduation) sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

2. a photocopy of the original diploma (or transcript showing graduation) certified by a notary sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

3. if an applicant, such as a refugee or asylum seeker is unable to provide the documents listed above, the applicant shall take an Ability to Benefit test approved by the US Department of Education.

    

Sending Documentation

For the quickest processing of your application materials, it is advised to send your documents electronically directly to your admissions advisor or to admissions@northampton.ac.

Refugees and Asylum-Seekers who are unable to produce original diplomas and/or transcripts may submit alternative documentation.

Transferring Credits to Northampton University (USA) :

Students and applicants at Northampton University (USA) have the option of transferring credits toward their degree programs at Northampton University (USA).

For undergraduate degree programs Northampton University (USA) may award the transfer of up to 50% of the required program credits. In special cases, Northampton University (USA) may choose to make an exception – allowing for up to 75%. 

This means that students can transfer no more than 45 credits toward the completion of an Associate’s degree.

Transferring Credits from Northampton University (USA) to Other Institutions:

The transferability of credits and credentials is at the complete discretion of the institution to which you seek to transfer, and may include a transfer fee.

Northampton University (USA) is able to offer our students an online degree tuition-free because of our unique model of online higher education. Our minimal processing fees help to maintain our tuition-free online degree structure—allowing all qualified students to receive their online degree without educational instruction expenses, course material or annual enrollment fees. We ask for a non-refundable application fee of $60 and an assessment fee of $100 per exam [not in one full payment but at the time of each exam] which can be covered by numerous grants and scholarships.

The estimated total fees for the Associate’s degree are as follows: $2,060

Cancellations Policy

A student has the right to cancel this Agreement in any manner and at any time. Cancellation is effective five (5) days after the University receives notification of a student’s cancellation. During this time, you may notify the University that you no longer wish to cancel this Agreement. Notice of Cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by this Agreement or to continue their attendance at the University. If the student cancels this Agreement, the student shall not be liable to the University and the University shall refund any money paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later, excepting any non-refundable fees.

Refund Policy

Individual courses are the building blocks of each degree program. Course requirements are structured to ensure that student study encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches, with an appropriate balance maintained among the three curricular components that comprise a liberal arts education: