斯堪的纳维亚学生
North Park University awards students who complete high school in Scandinavian countries up to 30 semester hours (1 year) of credit for course work completed in high school. Students who enter North Park with 30 hours of this credit begin their studies as second year (sophomore) students. 对于这些学生, most degrees can be completed in three years, with some exceptions that include majors in 体育训练, 音乐教育, 护理.
测试要求
Submission of SAT, ACT, or TOEFL test results is optional for Scandinavian students. 然而,北公园测试 所有国际新生, including Scandinavian students, for English competency during 新生迎新 在上课之前. Based on the results of that testing, students may be required to take specific courses in English designed to increase their capabilities and likelihood of success at North Park.
Transcript Evaluation and Transfer Credit
North Park staff evaluates transcripts for students from Scandinavian secondary schools. Students do not need to have those transcripts evaluated or translated by an outside agency.
Upon receipt of an application and copies of a student’s academic record (transcript), a preliminary evaluation will be made and a letter of admission suitable for use with Lånekassen (Norway) or CSN (Sweden) will be issued. A report is also created based on the transcript evaluation showing how much credit the student is granted by North Park. Norwegian students should review our specific transfer credit policy 这适用于他们.
Upon graduation from high schools or other institutions, admitted students must submit directly to North Park their final transcript confirming their graduation. A final review will be completed at North Park when this final transcript is received, confirming the preliminary transcript evaluation.
奖学金及助学金
All students from Scandinavia are offered a North Park Grant (or scholarship) when they are admitted into studies at North Park. The grant remains constant throughout studies at North Park unless a student moves off campus, in which case the grant is reduced. The grant appears on a student bill as an International Student Grant.
Students may qualify for additional scholarships in music, art, drama, journalism, media studies based on an audition or an evaluation of submitted materials/portfolio.
学术政策和建议
North Park provides full and complete information about degree requirements through the 大学目录. Students are expected to be familiar and aware of academic and program requirements for the 专业或课程 他们追求. The University’s policy for maintaining academic standing is also published in full in the Catalog online. When you enroll, you’ll be assigned an 学术顾问 in the area of their primary interest, who will assist you in selecting courses and planning your degree program for successful completion.
Students must be enrolled full time (minimum of 12 hours per semester) in order to maintain legal visa status in the United States. Lånekassen requires a Norwegian student to take a minimum of 15 hours per semester to receive full funding.