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Second bachelor’s degree students

North Park University welcomes students seeking a second bachelor’s degree. If you have completed an undergraduate degree and are interested in making a career change that requires further education, this may be a good option for you.

Apply for a second bachelor’s degree using our online application. In addition, you’ll need:

Official, sealed transcript(s) from all colleges you’ve attended, showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework, sent directly to:

North Park University
Box 19 3225 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree may qualify for North Park University second-degree scholarships or for federal student loans, if still eligible.

Non-degree-seeking students

North Park University welcomes students who are not pursuing a full degree to take classes for credit or audit during the academic year or summer. These courses can transfer to other universities or apply toward a North Park degree.

To apply as a non-degree-seeking student, complete our online application and select the “Non-degree seeking” option. After acceptance, a $200 tuition deposit is required to confirm enrollment, refundable only before May 1 for fall or December 15 for spring. This deposit is applied to your future tuition.

Class options

  • For-credit courses: Available at part-time rates during fall and spring. Summer courses are discounted.
  • Audited courses: Participate in class without earning credit ($50 fee per semester hour).

Registration deadlines

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: Before the first class

As a visiting student, you may earn up to 30 semester hours of credit. To continue beyond that, apply for full admission to North Park.

For more details, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (773) 244-5500 or admissions@northpark.edu.

Readmission

Undergraduate students who leave North Park University must apply for readmission to register for classes again. The readmission application is processed by the Division of Student Engagement.

Degree requirements

Readmitted students must meet the degree requirements in the catalog for the year they are readmitted.

For non-traditional programs

Students in programs like the School of Professional Studies or nursing should contact the respective office for readmission details.

Readmission deadlines

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: May 1

Important notes

  • If you were previously dismissed from North Park University, you must be reinstated as an eligible student and provide additional information.
  • If you took courses elsewhere, submit your transcripts to:

North Park University
Student Engagement, Box 24
3225 West Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

  • For campus housing, contact Residence Life at (773) 244-5555.
  • For financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (773) 244-5560.

For more info, contact Student Engagement at (773) 244-5737 or by email.