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Admissions Requirements

Graduate and Credential Admission Requirements

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For Domestic Students:

A complete application to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ contains:

Step 1: Submit Application (Application Fee $60) 

Step 2: Upload all required documents to the online application portal

Review program-specific requirements in the University Catalog 

  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended sent directly to transcripts@ndnu.edu by the issuing institution or its authorized transcript service.
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (minimum GPA 2.5; MA Educational Therapy: 3.0).
  • Current résumé.
  • Two letters of recommendation required for most programs. (School of Psychology programs do not require letters of recommendation.)
  • School of Psychology programs require two professional references (name, relationship/title, email, phone) in place of letters.
  • Interview may be waived at the discretion of the School's Dean or Program Director.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and/or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required.

For Undocumented Students

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ welcomes and treats undocumented students as US domestic students in the admission process. The eligibility for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ scholarship funds will be determined based on individual financial circumstances. Students may contact the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Office of Financial Aid at finaid@ndnu.edu or at (650) 508-3441 for more information.

For International Students

International students are individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who require a visa to attend ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. 

Get started toward earning your degree at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ!

Step 1: , create an account and review your programs’ required documents checklist and pay your $60 application fee

Step 2: Upload required admissions documents to your application portal

Step 3: Attend your admissions interview, if applicable for your program
(Admissions Requirements by Program PDF)

Step 4: If admitted, pay your $850 deposit to secure your seat in the class

Step 5: Upload required F-1 documents into your application portal

  1. Proof of English Language Proficiency for students from non English-speaking countries or whose highest level of education is from a non English-speaking country. See links below:
    1. Graduates
    2. Undergraduates
  2. International Certificate of Finances
  3. Bank Statement dated within 6 months of program start showing appropriate US funds as listed on the Certificate of Finances form
  4. Submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation by a credential evaluator.
    3. TEC

     5. Copy of original transcripts showing an earned bachelor’s degree

     6. Copy of Passport

Step 6: Once all documents are received, your DSO will issue you an I-20. Please inform your DSO of your visa appointment date.

Step 7: Provide an update to your DSO as to the outcome of your visa appointment

  1. Students should plan to meet with their DSO on campus 10 days prior to the start of classes.
  2. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in Belmont, CA, does not offer on-campus housing but provides resources for off-campus options. Students can access housing search websites, local transportation information, and support from the Diversity Residence Life Coordinator to find suitable accommodations near campus. Lean more about housing here
  3. Schedule meeting with your academic adviser to register for classes

Step 8: Inform your DSO of any changes to your name or address within 10 days of change

Degree Completion Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Business Administration

A minimum of 45 transferrable units (75 unit maximum), with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and completion of the five prerequisites with a grade of C or higher:

These Prerequisites can be completed within the program.

Intro to Accounting (3 units), Economics (3 units), Intro to Statistics (3 units), Calculus I or Math for Business Majors (3 units) 

Required application materials: A complete application is the online ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ application, official transcripts from every school or university attended, a professional resume or personal statement. Two letters of recommendation are optional.

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Psychology

A minimum of 45 transferrable units (78 unit maximum), with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and completion of one prerequisite with a grade of C or higher:

General Psychology* (3 units) *May be completed the first semester at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Required application materials: A complete application is the online ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ application, official transcripts from every school or university attended.