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Secure your enrollment with a $200 tuition deposit, credited toward your first semester. Pay online via Self-Service using your application email and password or by check/debit/credit card.

Refund deadlines
May 1: Fall semester
December 15: Spring semester

After paying, watch for an email from IT with your NPU username and email. Activate your account by setting your password and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

• • Once activated, you can:
    Access your North Park email
    Pay housing deposits
    Register for classes
    Use campus resources

After paying your tuition deposit, you can register for classes. Registration opens in mid-April (fall) and early November (spring), with details sent to your North Park email. Contact your recruiter for assistance.
What to expect

• Must enroll full-time (12–17 credit hours, 4–6 classes).
• Schedules include major and core curriculum courses (e.g., Intro to Bible, Global History, Physical & Life Science).
• Transfer students can review their transfer evaluation in Self-Service. Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
• During Threshold, you’ll meet with an advisor to adjust your schedule if needed.

Let us know if you plan to live on campus or commute. We encourage on-campus living for a diverse and engaging experience.

On-campus housing
You can apply for housing after acceptance and 24 hours after paying your tuition deposit.To apply:
Pay the $250 housing deposit (F1 Visa Holders Only).
Housing details are sent to deposited students starting in February (fall) and October (spring).
You’ll receive your housing assignment after registering for classes.
Your deposit is held throughout your time at North Park and refunded upon graduation, minus any damage fees.

Commuting
If commuting, you must complete the commuter application and meet one of these criteria:

Live with a parent/guardian within 40 miles of campus.
Have senior status (90+ credit hours).
Be 21 or older by September 1 of the current academic year.
Be married.

If your I-20 or DS-2019 is marked “Initial Attendance” (I-20) or “Begin New Program” (DS-2019), you may start the visa process. If you have not received these documents, contact the international recruiter.

Pay your SEVIS fee button

Your SEVIS ID (starting with “N”) is printed on your I-20 or DS-2019. Print a copy of your online receipt for your visa interview and travel.

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To schedule your visa interview, first complete the DS-160 application.

Prepare the following for your interview:

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months after your stay)
• Form I-20 or DS-2019 (signed in blue ink)
• Acceptance letter
• DS-160 & I-901 receipts
• Proof of funding (updated bank statements)
• Be ready to explain why you chose North Park
• Show proof of plans to return home after your degree

Remain calm and answer honestly and openly.

J-1 Visa Holders: U.S. regulations require all individuals to have health insurance. As an international student, you must provide proof of suitable coverage at the start of each semester. Your policy must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Medical benefits: $100,000
• Repatriation of remains: $25,000
• Medical evacuation: $50,000
• Deductible per accident/illness: $500

North Park offers a comprehensive insurance plan available for purchase. (there should be a link to this but it’s currently broken)

North Park issues fall semester bills around July 1 and spring semester bills in early December. Students must pay in full or set up an approved payment plan with Financial Aid by the deadline.

Registration for the second semester is blocked until the first semester bill is settled. Payments can be made online through Self-Service using your North Park network account.

Immunization and medical requirements:

After paying your tuition deposit, you’ll receive an immunization form to complete and return. Deadlines are July 15 (fall) and December 15 (spring). Student-athletes must also submit a pre-participation packet.

If your immunizations are not up to date, you must get the required vaccinations upon arrival, which can be costly without insurance.

Required vaccines:

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  COVID-19
• Meningococcal Conjugate (Required if 22 or younger)
• Tuberculosis

North Park students and employees can get a photo ID at the Campus Safety Office (Building #8 on the campus map). A valid photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, school ID, or passport) is required for pickup.

ID cards are for Chicago campus students and employees. If your program is off-campus, check with your program director or supervisor regarding ID requirements.

North Park University is dedicated to a safe and supportive community. We offer resources like a nighttime shuttle and a safety app as part of our Safe Community initiatives.

Before each fall semester, students complete two online safety programs: AlcoholEdu for College and Haven—Understanding Sexual Assault. Details are sent in spring and summer.

All North Park students are responsible for knowing and following the standards in the Student Handbook and University Catalog.

International Arrival & Orientation 

Shopping trips: During International Orientation, we offer trips to a local department store for essential items too large to pack. We recommend purchasing these after arrival:

• Bedding (blanket, sheet, pillow)
• Toiletries (towel, washcloth)
• Warm clothing (Chicago is “The Windy City”)

For a full packing list, visit our Residence Life and Housing page.

Travel to Chicago:
North Park provides a free airport shuttle on International Arrival Day for students landing at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on the designated date.

Required documents for travel: Keep these in your carry-on:

• • Form I-20 or DS-2019 (for exchange students)

• Acceptance letter

• DS-160 and I-901 receipts

• Admissions counselor contact info

Arrival guidelines:
International students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the start date on their I-20 or DS-2019. Early arrivals may be denied entry.

Airport pickup: For inquiries, contact Michael Drake at medrake@northpark.edu.