Proof of identity

A photo or scan of a government-issued form of identification and a passport-style photo or selfie.

Transcript

We need proof that you completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution with a valid copy of your official diploma and transcript in English. If your documents are not in English, don’t worry our team will get them translated. If you do not have an official translation readily available, we’ll handle it for you!

We offer a translation service at no cost. This simplifies the process for you, so you can concentrate on finding your documents. Just leave the translation to us.

We may ask you to certify that your undergraduate degree meets the university’s qualification standard and refer you to an external agency to evaluate your credit.

English proficiency

If you’ve graduated from an institution where the primary language of instruction was English, we will rely on your transcript to prove English proficiency.

If your prior education was not in English, we’ll need to confirm English proficiency as part of our process to ensure you’re equipped to succeed at Nexford.

To be considered for admission as English Language Proficient to Nexford University graduate programs, applicants must complete one of the following:

1. Provide Nexford with an official transcript from a college or university
2. Demonstrate proficiency in English language by achieving at least a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years, by submitting an official score report during the admission process. (See Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency section)

Note: Admission Officers may request alternative supporting materials that might assist the university in certifying the applicant’s English proficiency status. All outcomes based on the supporting materials provided will remain within the learners record according to the university records retention policy.

Minimum score required for English proficiency

You will need one of the following:

Proof of identity

A photo or scan of a government-issued form of identification and a passport-style photo or selfie.

Proof of graduation

This can be either your high school graduation, or college graduation. Alternatively, proof of your General Educational Development certificate (GED) or equivalent exam, such as HiSET or TASC: valid copies of your official diploma and transcript in English. If your documents are not in English, don’t worry our team will get them translated. If you do not have an official translation readily available, we’ll handle it for you!

We offer a translation service at no cost. This simplifies the process for you, so you can concentrate on finding your documents. Just leave the translation to us.

English proficiency

If you’ve graduated from an institution where the primary language of instruction was English, we will rely on your transcript to prove English proficiency.

If your prior education was not in English, we’ll need to confirm English proficiency as part of our process to ensure you’re equipped to succeed at Nexford.

To be considered for admission as English Language Proficient to Nexford University undergraduate programs, applicants must complete one of the following:

1. Provide Nexford with an official transcript from a high school (or of their General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent certificate e.g. HiSET, TASC, etc)
2. Demonstrate proficiency in English language by achieving at least a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years, by submitting an official score report during the admission process. (See Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency section)

Note: Admission Officers may request alternative supporting materials that might assist the university in certifying the applicant’s English proficiency status. All outcomes based on the supporting materials provided, will remain within the learners record according to the university records retention policy.

Minimum score required for English proficiency

You will need one of the following:

Yes, there is! Learners gain access to their orientation as soon as they have completed their enrollment.

Orientation is designed to make you feel confident and comfortable when learning at Nexford and should be completed before your first course.

We'll send you an email with more information about a week before you're set to start. Get ready!

Nexford courses are designed to guide you through a step-by-step learning process, ensuring you build a strong foundation before tackling challenging assignments:

• Modular Structure: Each course is divided into six modules, carefully sequenced to build upon your knowledge and skills. Mastering the concepts within each module is crucial before progressing to the next.
• Course Previewing:  We offer course previewing to help you prepare for your next course. Previews are accessible as soon as you complete your current course and have paid the invoice for the upcoming term.
• Learn First, Apply Later: Within each module, we encourage you to thoroughly engage with the learning materials and activities before attempting the assignments. This ensures you have a solid understanding of the concepts before putting them into practice.
• Practical Application: Each module culminates in a practical assignment designed to test your understanding and apply your newfound skills to real-world scenarios.
• Feedback as a Learning Tool: The feedback you receive on each module assignment is invaluable.  Use it to identify areas where you excelled and those where you might need further review.  This feedback will be essential as you build on your knowledge and tackle subsequent assignments.
• Final Assessment:  At the end of each course, you'll complete a final assessment that integrates all the concepts and skills covered throughout the course. This comprehensive evaluation allows you to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter.

In summary, Nexford's course structure prioritizes a logical and effective learning journey. We encourage you to fully engage with each module's learning materials before tackling the assignments and to use the feedback you receive as a valuable tool for ongoing growth and development.

You have almost completed your application! Before you sign and submit the required documentation, the below statements will help you understand the next steps of your admission to Nexford University (NXU).

Under Accepted Evaluation Pending (AEP) status, you acknowledge that your application for full admission to Nexford University (NXU) is not complete, and that you will be automatically placed under provisional admission status. Specifically, you have not submitted one or more of the following documents for review by NXU Admissions:

• A scan or photo of your government-issued identification and a passport-style photo or “selfie.”
• Official transcripts showing completion of high school diploma or GED (General Educational Development or equivalent certificate (e.g. HiSET, TASC, etc))
• Official transcript(s) from school(s) attended previously (other university, college, etc.)
• Evidence of English language proficiency (one of the following):
  • Certificate of English proficiency recognized by NXU that was issued within the past 2 years, affirming that you earned at least the minimum qualifying score (see the Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency section University Catalog)

Please keep in mind that any incorrect or unreadable documents submitted will also place you under the provisionally admitted status. The AEP status, i.e., provisional admission, will remain until all remaining required documentation is submitted correctly and accurately.

While on AEP status, you are entitled to enroll in one (1) NXU course in the degree program of your choosing, subject to the following restrictions:

• The course must be in a degree program (AAS, Bachelor of Business Administration, or MBA) for which you are qualified (as provisionally established by the partial application submitted and any supporting documentation provided by the deadline noted below). If the information provided is determined to be inaccurate or misleading while you are under AEP status, the University reserves the right to unenroll you from the course and place you in a different course, or to nullify your application
• Before the start of the course, you must complete NXU’s Orientation for new learners with a passing grade, else you will need to retake NXU Orientation the following month, and accordingly delay the start of your program until the first of the month after Orientation

In order to apply your completed course towards your intended degree program, you must:

• Submit all remaining application materials to NXU within 60 days of the enrollment start date; and
• Meet the University’s minimum academic requirements for successfully completing the course

If you do not submit all your remaining application materials to NXU by the day-60 deadline, then:

• You will be placed on suspension, which will run for two (2) months from date of suspension, to allow time to submit your documents
• You will not be allowed to enroll in future courses, and will not receive tuition invoices within the two-month timeframe
• You will not receive academic credit for any completed course(s) and will instead be eligible for a non-degree certificate of completion. This certificate can be evaluated for possible credit if you are accepted into an NXU program in the future
• In the case of missing evidence of English language proficiency, Admission Officers may request alternative supporting materials that might assist the University in certifying their English proficiency status
• If admission documents are still outstanding after the two (2) month suspension, you will be administratively dismissed from your program
• You will have to reapply through the Office of Admissions (admissions@nexford.edu) along with submitting missing application materials at the time of readmission to Nexford University, after which you may resume your studies on the first day of the next month

For learners who fail to submit their pending admission documents within the 60-day deadline, exceptions can be applied in certain circumstances if the learner submits the appropriate verification and/or supporting documentation. If approved by the Manager of Admissions and Registrar, this will allow the learner a 30-day extension to submit their pending admission documents.

According to the University records retention policy, all outcomes based on the supporting materials provided remain in learners’ records. Any documents received by Nexford University will not be returned to the applicant/learner and cannot be reissued to the applicant/learner or another institution.

Please note that you will be responsible for any costs associated with the submission of your completed application for review by NXU Admissions, and for the monthly tuition fees associated with your first-course enrollment as an AEP learner.

As an AEP learner, enrolled in a course, you will be subject to the same academic policies applicable to all NXU degree learners, which include, but are not limited to:

• Courses run for 54 days
• Each course is divided into 6 modules and a final project, each with specific deadlines
• Learners are required to engage in their course by day 10, else they will be dismissed from the course
• Learners may receive module deadline extensions under certain restrictions
• Learners may resubmit module assignments under certain restrictions
• Learners may not resubmit a course final project
• Learners may request an Incomplete in a course under certain restrictions – subject to review/approval by your professor – which, if granted, extends the course’s closing date to day 70
• Learners may withdraw from a course until day 38 of the term

(Additional details pertaining to these and other pertinent academic policies are discussed in NXU’s Orientation)

For more information about Nexford’s Accepted Evaluation Pending (AEP) status, please contact help@nexford.edu.

By accepting these Terms and Conditions of application, I confirm that I am physically able to operate a computer for a prolonged period of time (more than an hour), as required to succeed with course completion at Nexford University.

• It should be accepted in the US as we are nationally accredited in the US by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Acceptance of your credentials from NXU is still dependent on the receiving organization. It is the sole discretion of the receiving institution/employer whether or not they will accept the degree that you will get at any university.
• What we ensure is that you can stand out in a competitive job market. We utilize competency-based education to ensure you are able to apply your knowledge to real-world situations rather than just spending time memorizing theory. You'll have a capacity to adapt and pivot, and walk away with highly portable skills.

To apply to the Nexford BBA program, you'll need to submit the following:

1. Proof of Identity:

• A clear photo or scan of a government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver's license).
• A recent passport-style photo or a clear selfie.

2. Proof of Graduation:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: Submit official copies of your diploma and transcript.
• College Graduation: If you have a college degree, provide official copies of your diploma and transcript.
• GED or Equivalent: If you hold a GED or equivalent certificate (such as HiSET or TASC), submit official copies of your certificate and scores.

Important Note: All documents must be in English. If your documents are in another language, we offer a free translation service to simplify the process for you. Just submit your original documents, and we'll take care of the translation.

3. English Proficiency:

• If your previous education was in English: Your transcript will serve as proof of English proficiency.
• If your previous education was not in English:You'll need to demonstrate your English language skills by meeting one of the following requirements:
  • Submit an official transcript showing graduation from a high school or equivalent program.
  • Achieve a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years. Please submit an official score report during the admissions process.

Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency

Here are the minimum scores accepted for various English language exams:

• TOEFL PBT: 57
• TOEFL iBT: 61
• IELTS: 6.0
• PTE Academic: 44
• Eiken: Pre-1
• Duolingo: 95
• CEFR: B2

Additional Information

• In some cases, the admissions team may request additional materials to assess your English proficiency.
• All submitted documents will be kept confidential and handled according to the university's records retention policy.

We're here to help!

If you have questions about the admissions requirements or need assistance with the application process, please contact our admissions team. We're ready to support you every step of the way.

Yes, you can! Nexford's flexible transfer policy allows you to transfer up to 75% of the required coursework for your Bachelor's degree. This means you can save both time and money by getting credit for your past academic and professional achievements.

Here are the ways you can transfer credits:

• Course Credit: Transfer credits from equivalent courses you've completed at a regionally or nationally accredited institution. We also accept credits from the American Council on Education (ACE), Sophia Learning, and Straighter Line.
• Exam Credit: If you've successfully completed exams like AP Exams, CLEP, DSST/DANTES, or International Baccalaureate (IB), you may be eligible to transfer those credits as well.
• Professional Certifications: Nexford recognizes many industry certifications as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).  Check our CPL document for the full list of accepted certifications. CPL can be used for up to 25% of your total transfer credits.

Remember:

• The final decision on transfer credits rests with Nexford's admissions team.
• You may need to provide official transcripts or documentation to support your transfer credit requests.

Ready to get started?

Contact our admissions team to discuss your transfer credits and see how they can help you fast-track your BBA journey!

When you apply, you'll pay a one-off fee of $25, which allows us to process your application.

Generally, you'll need a high school diploma or equivalent to apply for our BBA program. If you haven't graduated high school, consider taking the General Education Development (GED) test.

Not sure if you qualify?

Reach out to our admissions team at admissions@nexford.edu. We're happy to discuss your individual situation and explore your options.

You can't check – but you'll get an answer within seven business days. How's that for fast!

Online institutions vary in quality, so you're right to ask the question. Nexford is trustworthy and legitimate because it has been reviewed by and granted a license to operate as an institution of higher education by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission. 

We're also accredited in the US by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and accredited by Accreditation Service for International Colleges, which is an international accreditation.

Nexford's learning experience is unlike any other. Think engaging, interactive online learning that helps you gain the skills you need – fast.

Our online learning environment contains everything you need to learn at Nexford. It's where you'll take courses, chat with peers, submit assignments, receive feedback, track your grades, and access your faculty's calendars to book one-on-one sessions. It's also where you'll manage your enrollment, add courses, and pay your tuition.

You'll get access to your modules through Canvas, a learning management platform, and you can even take your learning wherever you go with the Canvas mobile app. Module materials include reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and relevant case studies. 

Live lectures are done by faculty once every two weeks or more often. Don't worry, these sessions are entirely optional, and you don't have to wait for them to progress in your learning or course — everything you need to complete your projects, assignments, or assessments is available through your modules.

Assessments are weekly, and you must meet assessment and project deadlines to progress seamlessly. We recommend you allocate a minimum of 15-20 hours per week to your learning at your most convenient time to achieve this. If you need additional support, our Learner Success team is available 24/7. They will also help you with transitioning to online studies, creating your study timeline, and goal setting.

Overwhelmed? Don't be! You'll get a full tour of the learning environment during orientation. You're in safe hands with us.

We're 100% online, so we don't have a campus! Our learners are our priority, which means we let you invest in your future – not a costly campus. (Affordability is our biggest mission!)

All applicants to Nexford’s MBA degree must provide proof that they completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in business or a business-related field, or equivalent for international institutions, with a valid copy of their official diploma and transcript. If applicants are not able to provide these documents, they must submit an explanation in writing together with any supporting materials that might assist the university in certifying their graduate status. If you’ve graduated from an institution where the primary language of instruction was English, we will rely on your transcript to prove English proficiency. If your prior education was not in English, we’ll need to confirm English proficiency as part of our process to ensure you’re equipped to succeed at Nexford.

View our full graduate admission requirements.

To apply to one of Nexford's undergraduate programs (AAS & BBA), you'll need to submit the following:

1. Proof of Identity:

• A clear photo or scan of a government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver's license).
• A recent passport-style photo or a clear selfie.

2. Proof of Graduation:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: Submit official copies of your diploma and transcript.
• College Graduation: If you have a college degree, provide official copies of your diploma and transcript.
• GED or Equivalent: If you hold a GED or equivalent certificate (such as HiSET or TASC), submit official copies of your certificate and scores.

Important Note: All documents must be in English. If your documents are in another language, we offer a free translation service to simplify the process for you. Just submit your original documents, and we'll take care of the translation.

3. English Proficiency:

• If your previous education was in English: Your transcript will serve as proof of English proficiency.
• If your previous education was not in English:You'll need to demonstrate your English language skills by meeting one of the following requirements:
  • Submit an official transcript showing graduation from a high school or equivalent program.
  • Achieve a minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years. Please submit an official score report during the admissions process.

Minimum Score Required for English Proficiency

Here are the minimum scores accepted for various English language exams:

• TOEFL PBT: 57
• TOEFL iBT: 61
• IELTS: 6.0
• PTE Academic: 44
• Eiken: Pre-1
• Duolingo: 95
• CEFR: B2

Additional Information

• In some cases, the admissions team may request additional materials to assess your English proficiency.
• All submitted documents will be kept confidential and handled according to the university's records retention policy.

<<View our full undergraduate admission requirements.>>

We're here to help!

If you have questions about the admissions requirements or need assistance with the application process, please contact our admissions team. We're ready to support you every step of the way.

All Nexford policies, including the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both students and the university, are detailed in the Nexford Academic Catalog.

This catalog serves as a comprehensive guide to your academic journey at Nexford and is an essential resource for understanding your rights and responsibilities as a student.

We believe that high-quality education should be accessible to everyone, everywhere.  Here's how we keep our programs affordable:

• Our Mission: We're a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This means that while we are a for-profit company, our core mission is to expand access to affordable education.
• Online Model: By operating entirely online, we eliminate the need for expensive physical campuses and infrastructure. These savings allow us to offer programs at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities.

In short, we're committed to making education accessible without compromising quality. At Nexford, you get a world-class education at a price that fits your budget.

While Nexford doesn't directly participate in federal financial aid programs, our affordable tuition model aims to make external funding less of a necessity.  You can calculate your estimated costs on our tuition page.

Other funding possibilities

• Scholarships: We offer various scholarships to help offset tuition costs. Explore currently available scholarships [insert scholarship link] including the Nexford Financial Need Scholarship.
• Local resources: We're happy to help you explore potential local funding sources. Contact us at help@nexford.edu for more information.
• Employer support: Many employers offer tuition reimbursement or assistance programs. Check with your company to see if you qualify.

Helpful resources: Check out our guide on how to build a convincing case for financing your studies.