Admissions
A planned, transparent admissions process for undergraduate, graduate, certificate, transfer and international learners.
What applicants can expect to provide
Requirements will vary by level and program. Final requirements will be published before any application opens.
Undergraduate
- Completed application
- High-school transcript or equivalent
- Proof of secondary completion
- Personal statement (if required)
- Identification
Graduate (Master's)
- Completed application
- Recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Official undergraduate transcripts
- CV or résumé, statement of purpose
- Recommendations (if required)
Certificate & professional
- Completed application
- Evidence of educational background
- Professional experience (where applicable)
- Identification
- Program-specific items
Forms and next steps
Building on prior study
NBU plans to welcome qualified transfer students. Transfer credit is planned to be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with academic departments, and all graduation requirements, including residency, would apply.
Applying from abroad
International applicants are planned to provide transcripts, credential evaluation where needed, proof of educational equivalency, identification and, where applicable, English-proficiency evidence such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or prior study in English.
Four steps
1. Ask
Send an inquiry with your goals and the program that interests you.
2. Apply (when open)
Complete the application once admission opens and requirements are published.
3. Review
Admissions reviews academic readiness, goals and motivation; conditional admission may apply in some cases.
4. Enroll & orient
Confirm enrollment and take part in new-student orientation.
Admissions: admissions@nationbuilderuniversity.com
What you will need
From NBU's catalog. Requirements vary by level and program, and final requirements depend on NBU's authorization.
Professional Certificate
- Completed application
- Evidence of educational background
- Professional experience when applicable
- Identification
- Program-specific requirements (some programs may admit on demonstrated expertise)
Diploma and Bachelor's
- Completed application
- Official high school transcript or equivalent (GED or home-school diploma accepted)
- Proof of secondary school completion and a signed High School Completion Attestation Form
- Admissions interview (virtual or in person)
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Personal statement or essay if required
- Program-specific materials
Master's
- Completed graduate application
- Official undergraduate transcripts and proof of bachelor's degree
- Résumé or CV
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (1–2 pages); writing sample or portfolio when required
- Admissions interview (online or hybrid) and a valid photo ID
Doctoral (flagship programs)
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Research proposal or statement of research interest
- CV, letters of recommendation, personal statement
- Writing sample and interview when required
Transfer students
- Completed transfer application
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions
- Records of completed coursework
- Credit evaluation by the Registrar with departments
International applicants
- Completed application and official transcripts
- Certified academic documents, translated into English if required
- Credential evaluation when required (WES or IEE)
- Identification and proof of educational equivalency
- English proficiency evidence if applicable: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE Academic, prior study in English, or approved alternatives
- Passport copy and financial-support documents if requested by admissions (sent by email, never through the website form)
From pre-application to decision
- 1. SubmitPre-application and documents
- 2. VerifyCompleteness and authenticity
- 3. ReviewQualifications and readiness
- 4. DecisionAccepted, with conditions, waitlisted or denied
Applicants who show promise but miss a standard requirement may be considered for conditional admission (for example prerequisite coursework or English preparation). Misrepresented credentials may result in denial or withdrawal of admission. English evidence may include TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE Academic or prior study in English. A non-refundable application fee of $50 USD is planned; no fee is collected until NBU is authorized to enroll students.
Application fee
A one-time, non-refundable application fee covers the review of your application: $50 for professional certificate, diploma and bachelor's applications and $100 for master's and doctoral applications. It is separate from tuition and does not guarantee admission.
Application fee and paymentQuestions? We are glad to help.
Call (771) 241-9259 or write to info@nationbuilderuniversity.com. Tell us about your goals and we will point you to the right next step.