Admissions & Aid
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Make a difference while making a living.
Whatever you’ve accomplished so far in life, you know there’s more to do. Let Northwest Nazarene University empower your ambition. Our advanced degree and certificate programs are designed for you, a busy adult with a calling—and a passion to keep pursuing it.
Graduate Programs
Business
Business
Sharpen your business acumen with advanced knowledge and skills and confidently answer the call to use your giftings in the marketplace.
Education
Education
Become prepared to shape the future as a redeeming force of compassionate service in education.
Nursing
Nursing
Take the next step in your exciting career journey and become empowered to provide the highest quality of patient-centered care.
Psychology
Psychology
Join the ranks of caring psychologists and researchers who are transforming the lives of individuals and communities.
Social Work
Social Work
Become a catalyst for positive change in the field of social work, where you can make a living and a difference.
Counseling
Counseling
Make a positive impact on mental health and well-being when you’re trained to provide support and guidance to those in need.
Theology and Christian Ministries
Theology and Christian Ministries
Follow your calling to empower others, and soar (even) higher in our Graduate School of Theology, where higher learning meets higher calling.
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Job Placement Rate for NNU Graduates in Social Work
Years College of Business Grads Ranked Top 10% in ETS Results*
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NCE Pass Rate for Family Nurse Practitioner Graduates**
Meet Our Team
We have an exceptional team of people waiting to talk with you about joining us at NNU. As you walk through the journey of choosing a college, we’re here to walk with you, answer your questions and help you discover the exciting story God is writing for your life!
Zach Smith, BA
Admissions Counselor (GPS)
Toby Schmidt
Director, Admissions - Graduate and Professional
Lindsay Kuhl
Admissions Counselor (GPS)
Lauren Wuertz, MBA
Admissions Counselor (GPS)
Christy Gilliam, BA
Admissions Counselor (GPS)
Cheryl Clark, BS
Admissions Specialist
Financial Aid
The purpose of financial aid is to bridge the gap between what you and your family can afford and the total cost of your education. We encourage every student to apply for financial aid and pursue every possible resource, including scholarships, grants, loans and employment.
About Our Graduate School of Theology
NNU’s Graduate School of Theology (GST) is designed to prepare ministry leaders for the twenty-first century as they serve the Church and advance the Kingdom of God. All of NNU’s GST programs are fully online and will allow you to further your education while working around your current life and occupational demands.
GST faculty members have earned their doctoral degrees from some of the world’s finest theological institutions, including Drew, Emory, Perkins, Asbury, Garrett, Claremont, Trinity and Fuller. Our experienced professors are fully committed to preparing you for Christian ministry while challenging you in ways that bring out your best, both academically and for your future in ministry.
Information Sessions
If completing your degree or a graduate program is part of the vision for your future, join NNU for a no-pressure information session on the first Tuesday of every month. Virtual and face-to-face sessions are available. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get details you want about the program of greatest interest to you.
