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Frequently Asked Questions:

Northern Kentucky University
http://www.nku.edu

Gateway Community and Technical College
http://www.gateway.kctcs.edu

What is the Dual Admission Program?

• The program is a partnership between NKU and Gateway that allows students to take advantages of the resources of both campuses.
• The dual admission program is a program for students taking courses at Gateway that will guarantee admission to NKU once they have completed their associate degree (AA, AS, or AAS) at Gateway.
• The dual admission program guarantees students who complete their associate of arts or associate of science degree at Gateway will be admitted as juniors at time of transfer to NKU. Students need a minimum of 60 semester hours of earned credit to qualify for junior status.

When does the Dual Admission Program begin?

The Dual Admission Program is effective beginning the fall semester of 2004.

What is the Concurrent Enrollment Program?

The Concurrent Enrollment Program is where students are admitted and enrolled in a transfer degree at Gateway, but may need to take a general education course at NKU that is not currently offered at Gateway. See "Concurrent Enrollment Program" for additional information.

How does Dual Admission differ from Dual Enrollment or Concurrent Enrollment?

• Dual Admission Program is a partnership between NKU and Gateway designed to offer specific benefits to participating students. See "Dual Admission Program" page for detailed information about benefits. Students participating in the dual admission program are taking courses at Gateway, but not at NKU.
• Concurrent Enrollment is a program where students are admitted and enrolled in a transfer degree program at Gateway, but may need to take a general education course at NKU that is not currently offered at Gateway. See "Concurrent Enrollment Program" for additional information.
• Concurrent enrollment at NKU is monitored by Gateway because of the special tuition rate. If interested in taking courses on the NKU campus while enrolled in a transfer degree program, please contact your Gateway advisor for information.

What are the benefits of the Dual Admission Program?

Opportunity to access services on both campuses (some may include a fee). See Dual Admission Program for a complete list of benefits and the criteria for participating in the program.

Is the Dual Admission Program open to anyone?

• The dual admission program is open to all students currently enrolled in a Gateway transfer degree program.
• Transfer degree programs are typically the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science.
• Students are encouraged to apply for the program prior to completing their first 30 semester hours of earned credit at Gateway.
• Criteria for the dual admission program are outlined on the admission application. See http://partners.nku.edu/daapplication.pdf for application.

Where do I apply for the Dual Admission Program?

• Application for the program is available on the NKU website at http://partners.nku.edu/daapplication.pdf
• Complete the NKU Dual Admission application and follow the instructions on the application.
• Send your $25 check payable to NKU to:
  • Jason Moore
    Office of Admisisons
    Room 400
    Administrative Center
    Nunn Drive
    Highland Heights, KY 41099
    

What are the requirements for admission to the program?

• The program is available to new and continuing Gateway students enrolled in a transfer degree program.
• Gateway students are encouraged to enroll in the program within the first 30 semester hours.

Who decides if I get accepted for the Dual Admission Program?

Applicants to the Dual Admission Program must meet the admission criteria for both institutions. The criteria for admission to NKU are more selective than those of Gateway. See http://apply.nku.edu for admission criteria.

How do I find out if I'm admitted to the program?

Students will receive a letter from the NKU Admission Office welcoming them into the dual admission program.

How do I get advising on the Gateway or NKU campus?

• Program information and advising guides are available for each of the articulated transfer programs involved in the dual admission program.
• For initial advising at NKU, contact the Academic Advising Resource Center. Telephone: (859) 572-6900.
• For advising at Gateway, contact your advisor.

If I am a concurrently enrolled student, how and where do I register for classes?

• You can register through the regular registration processes at Gateway (for Gateway courses) and at NKU in the Office of the Registrar.
• Only select general education courses are offered through the program to Gateway students.
• Gateway students must complete the concurrently enrolled student application and obtain signatures from both Gateway and NKU.
• Application is available at Gateway
• Students approved for participation in this program will qualify for a discounted NKU tuition.
  

If I am a concurrently enrolled student, how will tuition and fees be determined?

• Tuition and fees are based on the number of credits that you register for at NKU.
• Gateway students will be charged a special discounted tuition rate for NKU courses. However, you must receive approval from the Dean of Students at Gateway prior to registering for any courses at NKU.

What student services will be available?

• Students enrolled in the Dual Admission Program have access to the student services offered by both institutions.
• Academic advising and a special student orientation program will be available to students participating in the Dual Admission Program.
• All NKU student services are available to students participating in the Concurrent Enrollment Program.

Can I enroll in classes at NKU without participating in the concurrent enrollment program or dual admission program?

Yes. Students not participating in a program will be required to complete a standard application for admission (http://apply.nku.edu) and pay the normal NKU tuition rate. We suggest that you check with an advisor or the Office of Admissions prior to enrolling in classes to determine if the satisfactorily completed course work will transfer to Gateway and count toward a specific degree program.

Who is eligible to participate in the concurrent enrollment program at NKU?

NKU makes every effort to accommodate all students wishing to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment Program. Gateway must preapprove participation in the program prior to student's enrollment in classes at NKU.

What courses may I take through the concurrent enrollment program?

Students may take those courses at NKU where they meet the class prerequisites. Since enrollment through the concurrent enrollment program is on a space available basis, students cannot be assured of enrollment in a specific class. All courses taken as a concurrent student must be approved by Gateway prior to enrolling in the class at NKU. This ensures that the Gateway student will receive the special tuition rate at NKU.

How do I enroll in the concurrent enrollment program?

The concurrent enrollment program is jointly administered by Gateway and NKU. The Office of Student Affairs at Gateway located on the Covington campus will give you the enrollment from that you will use to sign-up for your NKU course(s). After Gateway processes the completed concurrent enrollment form, take the form to the Office of the Registrar at NKU to register for one or more classes. The office is located in Room 301 Lucas Administrative Center, Highland Heights, KY. NKU will collect the appropriate tuition and fees and send you your final grade at the end of the semester.

How do I enroll in the Concurrent Enrollment Program?

Students desiring transfer course credit for concurrent enrollment courses taken at NKU must complete an Application for Concurrent Enrollment form and obtain the proper signatures from Gateway and NKU. This process guarantees that credit earned for course work taken at NKU will transfer for equivalent course credit at Gateway.

Where do I get the Application for Concurrent Enrollment form?

The form can be picked up at the Dean of Students' office at Gateway (located on the Covington campus). The form must be signed by the Dean of Students at Gateway in order to guarantee the appropriate tuition rate and transferability of course work from NKU to Gateway.

Do I need to request a NKU transcript to receive Gateway transfer credit for course work taken at NKU?

Yes. Requests for transcripts are handled by the Office of the Registrar located in the Room 301, Lucas Administrative Center, telephone: (859) 572-5556, fax: (859) 572-6094.

Transcripts are issued at no charge and are official, bearing the Seal of the University and signature of the Registrar. Transcripts are provided for courses completed at Northern Kentucky University ONLY.

All requests for transcripts must be made in writing or in-person with photo identification (faxes are accepted; phone requests are not).

When I am ready to transfer from Gateway to NKU, what do I need to do?

The transfer process depends on whether or not you have been taken previous coursework at NKU (as an admitted student not as a concurrently enrolled student) and then transferred to Gateway.

• If you transferred from NKU to Gateway less than 4 years ago, you will not need to reapply for admission or pay the application fee. Follow these steps:
  1. Request that Gateway send NKU an official transcript or request official transcript and take to NKU's Office of Admissions (4th floor of the Lucas Administration Center)
  2. Complete a Request for Change of Major form in NKU's Office of the Registrar (3rd floor of the Lucas Administrative Center.
  3. The Gateway coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit and you will receive a letter detailing the transfer credit awarded.
  4. Exception: If when you were an NKU student, you were placed on suspension/probation twice, you will need to reapply for admission to NKU and pay the application fee.
• If you were accepted at NKU prior to the 4 years ago, you will need to reapply for admission and repay the application fee. Follow these steps to transfer credits earned at Gateway to NKU:
  1. Complete the NKU application for admission indicating you are a "transfer student." See http://apply.nku.edu for more information or to complete application.
  2. Request that Gateway send NKU an official transcript or request official transcript and take to NKU's Office of Admissions (4th floor of the Lucas Administration Center).
  3. Pay the NKU application fee.
  4. The Gateway coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit and you will receive a letter detailing the transfer credit awarded.
• If you have never taken any coursework or been accepted for admission at NKU ( other than the concurrent enrollment program) follow these steps to transfer credits earned at Gateway to NKU:
  1. Request that Gateway send NKU an official transcript or request official transcript and take to NKU's Office of Admissions (4th floor of the Lucas Administration Center).
  2. Complete the NKU application for admission indicating you are a "transfer student." See http://apply.nku.edu for more information or to complete application.
  3. Pay the NKU application fee.
  4. The Gateway coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit and you will receive a letter detailing the transfer credit awarded.

Students admitted through the Dual Admission program are accountable to the conduct standards of both institutions while enrolled in the program.

Articulation Agreements

NKU Course Credit Transferability Policies

Kentucky General Education Transfer Policy

Planning to Transfer

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