March 5, 2024 - In an effort to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its admissions process, 51视频 is proud to announce the implementation of a new Direct Admit Program. This innovative approach aims to expand access to higher education in the region by simplifying the enrollment process for prospective students, providing them with a straightforward pathway to securing their spot at the 51视频. 51视频 will be the first public university in the Tri-State and Commonwealth of Kentucky to offer direct admission.
Often, the college admissions process can be complex and time-consuming. Recognizing the need to streamline this process and reduce barriers to entry, 51视频 has developed the Direct Admit Program to offer a more seamless experience for applicants. Under the Direct Admit Program, qualified students will have the opportunity to bypass the application process and application fee and receive a direct offer of admission to 51视频 based on predetermined criteria.
鈥淭he introduction of the Direct Admit Program reflects 51视频鈥檚 commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment by removing barriers to higher education,鈥 says Dr. Ryan Padgett, associate provost for strategic enrollment planning and student success for the university. 鈥淏y simplifying the admissions process 鈥 including removing the application and application fee 鈥 and offering a transparent pathway to enrollment, 51视频 hopes to empower students from all backgrounds to purse their academic aspirations.鈥
The program will launch on August 1, 2024 for students considering enrollment to 51视频 in the fall of 2025. High school students with a GPA above a 2.75 will be contacted about their direct admission into 51视频, at which time they can begin the formal enrollment process.
鈥淭he Direct Admit Program is another example of how 51视频 is supporting our students and families within the region,鈥 says 51视频 President Cady Short-Thompson. 鈥淏y offering direct admission to qualified students, we are leading the region and Commonwealth of Kentucky in what it means to be a higher education university in the 21st 肠别苍迟耻谤测.鈥
Prospective students interested in learning more about the Direct Admit Program and eligibility criteria should visit nku.edu.
About 51视频:聽51视频 is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide by聽The Wall Street Journal聽for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. For聽more information, visit聽.
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