International Students

International student applicants should complete their application several months in advance of the desired date of enrollment to allow sufficient time for review of application materials.

International applicants also have other responsibilities and requirements before entering the United States to attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) certified school. NMC does not issue I-20 student visas for online programs.

Other criteria include:

• Completion of high school (secondary school) education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
• Cumulative 2.5 grade point average (GPA) required for secondary school education and/or all post-secondary (university) coursework completed.  Please note: Some programs require a higher minimum GPA. 
• Required prerequisite courses include: four years of English, two years of mathematics (including algebra), two years of natural science (including biology and chemistry) and two years of social science. Successful completion of college courses of a "C-" or higher may be accepted. 
• A general report is acceptable for proof of education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.  Comprehensive course-by-course official evaluation of educational credentials required for postsecondary courses.  Evaluation of credentials may be obtained from the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., at www.ece.org, World Education Services (WES) at www.wes.org or International Education Research Foundation at www.ierf.org. 
• Proof of financial resources to completely cover the cost of attendance at NMC. The I-134, Affidavit of Support form must be submitted to the Admissions Office before an I-20 can be issued. The Affidavit of Support is available at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Learn more about the English Proficiency Requirements.

Student must assume responsibility for arrangements, through official channels, for entrance into the United States and provide proof of personal insurance coverage under a health and accident insurance policy.

Permanent Resident or Naturalized U.S. Citizen Applicants

In addition to satisfying the Undergraduate admission criteria the following is required:

• Proof of permanent residency status or U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. high school diploma or equivalent
• Evaluation of educational credentials (see below)
• Meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirements 

Evaluation of Educational Credentials

A general report is acceptable for proof of education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Comprehensive course-by-course official evaluation of educational credentials required for postsecondary courses. Evaluation of credentials may be obtained from the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. at www.ece.org, World Education Services (WES) at www.wes.org or International Education Research Foundation at www.ierf.org.