What are your admissions requirements?

To be accepted to Norfolk State University, a student needs to meet the following requirements:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 recommended. Early admissions are from September-December
• A minimum score of 800 or better on the SAT (critical reading and math) or an ACT composite score of 17 or better

Please visit the Admissions homepage for complete details. If you have any further questions, please call us at (757) 823-8396.   

  For more information:  http://www.nsu.edu/Admissions/GeneralRequirements.html

What is the financial aid timeline and how do we get the required forms??

Our priority deadline for financial aid is March 15, and the form is available in the Financial Aid section of this Web site. 

What are your housing deadlines, if any?

All housing deposits are due by May 31. This date applies to incoming freshmen as well as returning students. Students who pay the deposit after this deadline are not guaranteed a room. The total housing deposit is $300.00.  

  For more information:  http://www.nsu.edu/ResidentialLife

What happens if my son/daughter is not sure of a major?

There is an advisor who is assigned to students who come into the university as undeclared majors. We also have a career services office on campus to assist students with choosing a major.

  For more information: http://www.nsu.edu/CareerServices

What is the cost?

Our page on tuition will give you the exact cost for the current academic year.

   For more information: http://www.nsu.edu/Admissions/Tuition.html

What is your average class size?

• The student:faculty ratio for the 2005-2006 academic year is 17:1.
• The average class size for the academic year is 18.

What is there to do outside of the class?

There are a host of clubs and organizations that students can become a part of. In addition, NSU is surrounded by an area rich in culture, recreation, and history. Only minutes away are the Waterside Festival Marketplace and Town Pointe Park where you can dine or attend an outdoor festival.

If you are in the mood to shop, the upscale MacArthur Center Mall is within walking distance from the campus. Looking for a refreshing way to unwind? Well Norfolk State University's campus is just twenty-five minutes away from the resort city of Virginia Beach. A forty-five minute drive to Colonial Williamsburg will allow you to see real life re-enactments that showcase what life was like for our early American settlers.

Are freshmen allowed to have cars on campus?

Freshmen who reside on campus are not allowed to have cars their first year. The exception to this rule is for students who have a part-time job off campus or students who have some type of medical condition which requires them to go to the doctor frequently.

Are your dorms co-ed living?

Presently, Norfolk State University does not have any co-ed living dorms. However, we do have co-ed visitation. Visitations hours are from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday.

  For more information:  http://www.nsu.edu/ResidentialLife

How do I apply for scholarships?

You can find scholarship information in the Financial Aid section of our Web site that shows the scholarships Norfolk State University offers.