WHY NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE? Finding the right college is not just about finding the school where you will get the best education.
It’s about finding a place where you can build relationships, prepare for your career and discover new opportunities— on campus and beyond. And at North Central
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AT NORTH CENTRAL, YO U'RE NOT J UST A NUMBER ON A LIST. Your professors will know your name, understand your goals and help create opportunities for hands-on learning and real-world applications.
Collaborate on research with faculty who are industry experts.
Perform on the world-class stage of the Wentz Concert Hall.
Take your education global with our study abroad programs.
Watch the stock market in action in the Bloomberg Finance Lab.
Build complex circuitry in the Molex Advanced Electronics Lab.
Explore our list of academic programs located on the back page!
A COLLEGE DEGREE IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE— and at North Central, you can create a future that will open doors to incredible opportunities.
We invest $80,000 to $104,000 toward your degree.
We will partner with you and your family to make that future possible and maximize affordability through available financial aid options.
Scholarship opportunities • Academic Merit • Talent • Department/Major Specific • Alumni Referral • United Methodist and Religious Vocations • Future Engineers and Teachers
SCAN & SEE Scan the QR code for our full list of scholarship opportunities.
ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Ranges from $20,000 to $26,000 annually ALUMNI REFERRAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 annually
NEXT STEPS Whether you are just starting your college search or have already been admitted to North Central, it’s nice to have a roadmap to show you what comes next.
Here is your guide to becoming a Cardinal.
Visit Campus Discuss scholarship opportunities with an admission counselor, meet with a faculty member or coach, tour campus and so much more.
Apply Submit your application and receive a decision within just 10 days of file completion!
Celebrate You did it, you’ve been accepted! Celebrate the moment and let the world know you are #CardinalBound.
File the FAFSA To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). North Central’s school code is 001734. If you are unable to file the FAFSA, contact your counselor for alternative options.
Review Financial Aid Award Package Work with your admission counselor to review your Financial Aid Award offer and available resources.
Attend Admitted Student Day Connect with future classmates, current students and faculty. Experience the Cardinal community and campus life first-hand!
Submit your Deposit Make it official and reserve your spot with a tuition deposit! You will also need to submit a housing deposit if you plan to live on campus.
Attend Student Orientation Orientation is designed to ensure you are confident and prepared to start classes in the Fall.
Register for Classes Meet with your academic advisor to establish an academic plan for your first year and review resources to support your academic success.
Welcome Week You made it! This is your official start as a North Central Cardinal. Welcome Week is designed to maximize your first few days on campus—socially and academically.
Make the most of YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE!
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MAJORS, MINORS & PROGRAMS North Central College offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 13 graduate programs to help you excel in your career— and in life. UNDERGRADUATE (BACHELOR’S DEGREE)
SHIMER GREAT BOOKS SCHOOL Ethics* Exercise Science Film and Screen Studies* Finance French French & Francophone Studies Gender and Sexuality Studies* German German Studies Global Studies Graphic Design Health Science History History of Ideas* Human Resource Management Industrial/Organizational Psychology * Interactive Media Studies International Business Japanese Journalism and Media Communication Language Arts and Linguistics* Law (Pre) Literature Management Marketing Mathematics Medicine (Pre) Middle Eastern and North African Studies (MENA)* Music Music Education Musical Theatre Neuroscience Nuclear Medicine Technology Nursing (Pre)
Accounting Actuarial Science Animation* Anthropology Applied Communication* Applied Mathematics Art Education Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Economics Chemical Microscopy Chemistry Chicago Area Studies* Chinese Classical Studies* Communication Studies Community Health Promotion* Computer Science Conflict Resolution* Dance* Dentistry (Pre) East Asian Studies Economics Education Studies Elementary Education Engineering (Computer) Engineering (dual-degree) Engineering (Electrical) Engineering (Mechanical) English English Education English Language Learner* Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Ethical Leadership
Nutrition Science Occupational Therapy (Pre) Occupational Therapy Dual Admission Optometry (Pre) Organizational Communication Philosophy Physical Therapy (Pre) Physician Assistant (Pre) Physics Podiatry (Pre) Political Science Pre-Pharmacy Program Professional and Technical Writing* Professional Spanish* Psychology Public Relations* Radiation Therapy Reading* Religious Studies Secondary Education Social Entrepreneurship Social Innovation* Social Science and History Sociology Sociology (Criminal Justice) Spanish Sport Management Studio Art TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages)* Theatre Theatrical Design and Technology Veterinary Medicine (Pre) Writing
Shimer Great Books School, Humanities Shimer Great Books School, Liberal Studies Shimer Great Books School, Natural Sciences Shimer Great Books School, Social Sciences
GRADUATE (MASTER’S DEGREE) Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing Master of Arts in Sports Leadership Master of Athletic Training Master of Business Administration Master of Education in Educational Leadership Master of Education in Instructional Coaching Master of Financial Management Master of Human Resource Management Master of Occupational Therapy
GRADUATE (DOCTORAL DEGREE) Doctor of Physical Therapy**
*Minor only **Doctor of Physical Therapy: Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.North Central College is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to submit an Application for Candi dacy, which is the formal application required in the preaccreditation stage, on June 1, 2022. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation
Stay c on n ected WITH CAMPUS.
630-637-5800 admissions@noctrl.edu