North American University

What is the accreditation of North American University?

North American University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, commonly called ACCSC. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it should not be confused with a separate approval or accreditation for an individual degree program.

Accreditation matters when evaluating educational oversight and eligibility for federal student aid. It does not mean another college must accept NAU credits, nor does it automatically qualify a graduate for a state license or professional certification. Students planning to transfer later, enter graduate school or pursue a licensed profession should ask the receiving institution or licensing authority about its specific requirements before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at North American University?

North American University reports an open-admission policy, but degree-seeking applicants still need to satisfy the requirements for their applicant category and program. A first-time undergraduate applicant should be prepared to document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED.

Some enrolled first-time students submitted standardized tests: 24% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores in the reported cohort. Those submission rates do not establish that either test is required of every applicant. Before applying, confirm the current policy for your intended program, including whether transcripts, English-language proficiency evidence or additional materials apply to you.

Students entering from another college and students seeking graduate study should use the instructions for those categories rather than assuming that first-year requirements apply. An open-admission designation also should not be read as a promise of admission to every specific program.

What are the application fees and waivers at North American University?

Applicants should check North American University's current application instructions for the fee attached to their application type before submitting payment. An application charge, if assessed, is separate from tuition, required academic fees and any later enrollment payment.

Students for whom a fee would be a barrier can ask admissions before submitting whether a waiver applies and what documentation or application method it requires. That sequence matters because a waiver may be difficult to apply after a payment has been processed.

What types of ROTC programs are available at North American University?

Students considering ROTC should not assume that North American University operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit on its Stafford campus. Participation through a host university, if arranged, is a different arrangement from having a unit at NAU.

Before planning a course schedule around ROTC, ask both NAU and the proposed host unit whether cross-enrollment is permitted, how military-science courses would fit the degree plan and whether travel to the host campus is required. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and participation can carry a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at North American University?

Transfer applicants should distinguish admission to North American University from acceptance of individual transfer credits. NAU reported 111 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in the 2024-25 enrollment data, but that figure does not describe which courses counted toward their degrees.

A prospective transfer student should submit the college records required for admission and request a written evaluation showing how previous courses apply to the intended major. Ask specifically whether a course fulfills a major requirement, general education requirement or only an elective. Also check the current catalog for minimum grades and any minimum number of credits that must be completed at NAU. These details determine remaining time and cost more accurately than a total of credits accepted in the abstract.

What types of study abroad programs are available at North American University?

Students interested in studying outside the United States should establish whether a proposed experience can be incorporated into a North American University degree before committing to a provider or paying a deposit. An international student body is not, on its own, evidence of a semester-abroad or exchange program.

The key questions are whether NAU approves the destination and courses in advance, how credits will appear on the transcript and whether the experience affects financial aid or a required course sequence. International students should also obtain advice about travel documents and their U.S. immigration status before leaving the country.