Northern Kentucky University - Office of Admissions

08/29/2026

Thank you to Fairfield High School for hosting NKU for the Oak Hills High School Friday night game 🏈🙌 Thank you for the amazing hospitality!

08/24/2026

Thank you to East Central High School for hosting NKU for the season opener versus Lawrenceburg High School and to all the fans and alumni who stopped by!

08/17/2026

Shout out to our amazing Summer Spark students, who recently shared what they've learned over the past five weeks during the Information Literacy and College Writing Showcase. We look forward to seeing you back on campus for class next week!

08/07/2026

We’ve officially wrapped up orientation for this summer. Welcome New Norse! 👏🎉

Incoming first time freshmen, we’ll see you for extended orientation on August 21st! More details on that coming soon 👀

07/24/2026

Great weather, great conversation, and some even greater futures as Norse! 🙌 This week’s Welcome Wednesday was a success! Registration for our August 5th event closes next Friday. Sign up here: https://start.nku.edu/register/Welcome_Wednesday

07/23/2026

In a partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, this NKU scholarship program provides up to two years of tuition coverage for nursing juniors and seniors in good academic standing. Read more:

A partnership between Northern Kentucky University and St. Elizabeth Healthcare is helping address the nursing shortage.

05/27/2026

Need an escape from the rain? 🌧️ This is your sign to register for next week's Welcome Wednesday! Designed for rising seniors, you and your student will have lunch with faculty and staff to learn more about academics at NKU. You'll also hear about our direct admit admissions process and financial aid. Register here: https://start.nku.edu/register/Welcome_Wednesday

05/13/2026

These students got familiar with NKU at last year's Welcome Wednesday, and now it's your turn! Designed for rising seniors and students beginning their college search, you'll learn more about admissions and financial aid, take a tour of campus, and have lunch with a representative from your future major. Our first date is June 3rd. Register here: https://start.nku.edu/register/Welcome_Wednesday

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Yesterday, NKU went on tour to Cherokee Park in Louisville to celebrate students from the area! Between games, prizes, and making friends, a good time was had by all! 🙌📸