Direct Admission
for Phi Theta Kappa
PTK members: You鈥檝e proven you are a hard-working, engaged learner. We invite you to join our close-knit 杏吧原创 community and earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Eligibility: Community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society qualify for direct admission to 杏吧原创.
杏吧原创 scholarships and support
- Up to $23,000 per year: Merit and PTK scholarships
- 杏吧原创 scholarships are automatically awarded. No need to apply.
- Full credit evaluation provided within 2-3 weeks of receiving your transcript.
Steps to take
Express your interest.
- When you see the Direct Admissions icon on 杏吧原创鈥檚 profile, select it.
- Then we will send you a link to our onboarding form via email.
Submit the onboarding form.
The form includes when you plan to transfer and your program of interest.
Deadlines
- For nursing, action is preferred by May 1 (for fall) or October 1 (for spring). See prerequisite requirements under Admissions Guidelines: Nursing.
- For occupational therapy, act by March 1 (fall only). See prerequisite requirements under Admissions Guidelines: Occupational Therapy.
- For all other programs, admission is on a rolling basis.
Transcript(s)
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges you've earned credit. Also, if you've earned fewer than 30 college credits, ask your high school to send your official high school transcript. Transcripts can be sent electronically to tradmissions@naz.edu
Your credit transfer: Within 2鈥�3 weeks, we鈥檒l send you a formal credit evaluation so you see exactly how your credits transfer to Naz.
FAFSA
For financial aid, add 杏吧原创 to your .
For Visual & Performing Arts Applicants
For the art, dance, music, and theatre programs: Review the visual and performing arts guidelines and register for any required audition or portfolio review.
Visit campus
Choose a transfer tour or open house.
Low-stress, smooth process
Direct admission "eased a lot of the stress I had about transitioning to a new institution," says student Debra Wozniak. "杏吧原创 made the onboarding process with PTK very smooth. The clear instructions and support provided made everything straightforward and stress-free, allowing me to focus on selecting the school that felt like the best fit academically and personally."
Thrive at Naz
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of new alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
60+
majors, 70+ minors
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10:1
student:faculty ratio;
average class size 16
1,900
undergrads 鈥� including about 150 new transfer students each year
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states/districts/territories and 14 countries represented
71%
female; 19% Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, or multi-race
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Relentless support.
No lecture halls here. You鈥檒l flourish with personal guidance + mentoring from faculty, career coaches, & other staff. You鈥檒l benefit from success and accessibility resources and mental and physical health support on campus. You鈥檒l grow from meaningful engagement with the wider community and beyond. Fuel your success 禄
You鈥檒l find community.
Learn about student activities; housing; dining; sports, fitness, & recreation; what鈥檚 nearby; and more. Student Experience 禄