Students admitted to the university are classified as Freshmen until minimum requirements for a higher classification have been met.

For Sophomore standing students must have completed 28 semester credits and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.700.

For Junior standing students must have completed 60 semester credits and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000.

For Senior standing students must have completed 90 semester credits and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000. Senior standing does not assure candidacy for a degree.

Post-Baccalaureate students are those who have received the baccalaureate degree and are registered for additional course work at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Special Student refers to students who are allowed to attend NNU without submitting the credentials required for admission with regular status. Students under this status are allowed to register for six (6) or fewer credits during any semester except the Summer Session.