Northwest Christian University

NCU is a University that fosters wisdom, faith and service through excellent academic programs within a Christ-centered community.

NCU aspires to be a University characterized by its commitment to equip students to discover and answer God’s call in their lives.

NCU achieves this vision through academic excellence and faithful stewardship in a Christ-centered community that develops purposeful graduates.

All full-time faculty members are expected to demonstrate “a maturing Christian faith.” The overwhelming majority of part-time faculty and NCU staff are Christians as well. Whenever we conduct a job search to fill a position, we ask candidates to submit a ‘statement of faith’ in which they describe their own Christian experience and how they relate that experience to their work.

We welcome students who have no faith commitment or are from other faith commitments. NCU is not a ‘church’, nor do we require students to be Christians or to subscribe to any faith statement. At the same time, all students should be prepared to be exposed daily to a Christian world-view and to be encouraged to a Christian faith commitment. As a community, we are committed to living out our middle name.

Weekly chapel attendance (chapel is held two to three times per week) is required of all traditional undergraduate students who are enrolled for 12 or more credits per semester. Though not a requirement for graduation, chapel attendance is monitored and included on official transcripts with a grade of ‘pass’ or ‘no pass’ for each semester of full-time enrollment.

Your faith will be challenged while attending NCU. It is the goal of our Christian community to help each other all grow in our knowledge, love, and obedience to Jesus Christ.

The Office of Academic Advising provides individualized academic advising services for all students at NCU. Whether a graduate or undergraduate, each student is assigned an academic advisor who serves as the student’s primary contact for any questions pertaining to academic life at NCU. As advisors, we seek to build relationships with our students so we can understand and relate to the whole person. We recognize that many factors impact both your academic decisions and performance. We strive to look at the big picture while advising students. Our goal is to provide support and mentorship in a proactive, supportive way. We encourage students to check in with their academic advisors regularly, and also to connect with faculty and other resources on campus. While your academic advisor is an important resource, we encourage students to take ownership of their academic progress and to remember that it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to meet degree requirements.

Our goal in Career Development is to empower and equip individuals to embrace their vocational calling and engage in opportunities to make meaningful career and life contributions. We strive to provide quality services and resources for students, faculty & staff, alumni, employers, and community partners. We hope to facilitate a greater understanding of how God created each individual and help them discern the call placed upon their life! Whether they are entering the world of work for the first time or changing careers, we seek to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to do so with confidence. We are committed to guiding students through the process of establishing professional and lifework goals and taking the steps to achieve them.

Many NCU students receive some form of financial aid. It’s what makes NCU such a great school. It’s also what makes a degree here so affordable. You can afford to attend NCU, and we can show you how.

Academic Services at Northwest Christian University exists to aid current students in becoming successful graduates. Academic Services includes academic advising, major selection and declaration, career and life planning and development, and support for academic success.

Academic advising at NCU leads students to wholesome development — academic, personal, & spiritual — by encouraging accountability, connecting students to helpful NCU resources, and providing individual guidance during difficult academic times. Our focus is helping students navigate their time in college so they can maximize what they learn and experience to better prepare them for success after graduation.

Studying abroad is about much more than just having a great travel experience – it can produce significant returns on your investment in your academic, personal, & professional life. Students are also able to study abroad during the Fall or Spring semester. Meet with the Off-Campus Study Program Coordinator for more information and to pick a location and program.

IT engages the students, faculty and staff of Northwest Christian University by building and providing secure and reliable systems; managing technological change and risk; and fostering innovation and technical competence across the university.

Northwest Christian University’s Counseling Center offers low-cost, confidential counseling to adults in the community. Sessions are provided by graduate students working towards a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Counselors work under the supervision of clinically experienced faculty.