NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.
Founded on the Cherokee Nation's rich educational heritage, the campuses of Northeastern State University provide its diverse communities with lifelong learning through a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional doctoral degree programs. With high expectations for student success, the University provides quality teaching, challenging curricula, research and scholarly activities, immersive learning opportunities, and service to local and professional communities. The institution's dedicated faculty and staff offer a service-oriented, supportive learning environment where students prepare to achieve professional and personal success in a multicultural and global society.
We empower students, faculty, staff, and the community to reach their full intellectual and human potential by creating and expanding a culture of learning, discovery, and diversity.
Northeastern State University shapes the future of its region as the educational partner of choice, setting a standard of excellence by serving the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic needs of the University's diverse communities.
Whether you become a student at Tahlequah, Muskogee, or Broken Arrow, you will find a warm, welcoming community where you will build great relationships and learn in small groups from talented, experienced faculty.
Student Engagement offers ways for students to get involved on campus and in the community. Northeastern State University recognizes more than 100 student organizations. Four sororities and seven fraternities comprise Fraternity/Sorority Life at NSU. From orientation teaching traditions in Rookie Bridge Camp (RBC) to one of the 100 recognized student organizations, students can meet new people, make friends, learn valuable leadership and social skills, make a difference at NSU, and gain skills transferable to the job market, and create college memories.
While engaged in your undergraduate or graduate studies at Northeastern State University, you will be part of our exciting and challenging academic life led by our diverse, dedicated faculty. We offer several undergraduate and graduate degree programs on each of our three campuses, with flexible schedules designed to fit your busy schedule.
Northeastern State University will continue to play a significant role in the higher education arena while working together with educational and community partners to meet challenges. With new challenges facing the world in education, politics, economics, the environment, and numerous other areas that affect our lives daily, NSU will continue to partner for solutions and build upon the foundation of educational leadership established over the past century. We will strive to build sustainable communities, create global literacy and global engagement, and cultivate leadership in the next generation.
In many cases, students may study abroad for the cost of NSU tuition, room, and board through one of 338 member institutions in 55 countries. In most cases, financial aid and scholarships will help cover the cost, and the student may apply for a study abroad grant through the Office of International Programs. Programs are available in English as well as a variety of foreign languages.
NSU has partnered with several foreign institutions through which NSU students may study abroad on exchange. The bilateral exchange involves paying NSU tuition to NSU. The student will pay for housing and meals in the host country. In most cases, the student may use financial aid and scholarships to help cover the cost. Students may also apply for a study abroad grant through the Office of International Programs.
A collection of knowledgeable and student-friendly instructors awaits. Accredited professors teach our Continuing Education programs. NSU's Continuing Education offers interactive online courses with discussion groups, academic support, and more. When you take continuing education courses at NSU, you also tap into a network of resources, including Career Services, resume' reviews, job fairs, etc. You have a plethora of resources at your fingertips to help you make your dreams come true.
Your path toward lifelong learning and one of many self-satisfying class experiences are just a few clicks away. If you choose a work-related certificate path, the Continuing Education department has many Professional Development choices to select from. Often learners receive CEUs. Our Test Prep programs such as ACT, MCAT, and soon-to-be-added GMAT and Workforce Development courses will assist your academic and career path as you move forward in life. We also have many Youth Academies that can fit a young mind's interests.
As you enter Northeastern State University's Tahlequah campus, the paved walkway leading from Muskogee Avenue will take you on a path that embodies NSU's history and heritage. From the bronze sculpture of Sequoyah, noted 19th century Cherokee diplomat and creator of the Cherokee syllabary, to the clock tower on Seminary Hall that is a symbol of this institution, you will participate unique experience.
Today we are Oklahoma's fourth-largest public four-year institution and one of six regional institutions governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma board. The University serves a learning hub in northeastern Oklahoma formed by three campuses – the main campus in Tahlequah and branch campuses in Muskogee and Broken Arrow – which together serve nearly 9,000 students annually.
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