Learning your way, on your time.
Unleash Your Potential!
At Northern, you'll have the flexibility and convenience to design a schedule that fits your unique educational needs. You can:
- Choose from a wide variety of courses. Contact Online Learning and Continuing Education for a complete listing!
- Learn from first-class faculty members who are friendly and accessible.
- Take advantage of our competitive tuition with no additional fees or out-of-state differential:
- Undergraduate - $354.75 per credit hour
- Graduate - $470.45 per credit hour
- Explore our continuing education workshops and professional development opportunities!
Explore our Degrees!
Apply and Get Started
Apply for admission to online education
The first step in enrolling for an online program or course is to complete the online application!
Apply with the Non-Degree-Seeking Application
This form is for students who wish to take classes off campus, online, or at Huron Community Campus or other approved locations - without applying for admission.
Apply for Graduate Studies/Master's
Already have a degree? Explore our graduate programs and apply now!
If you've attended any S.D. Board of Regents school; discontinued enrollment; and now wish to re-enroll, submit a completed Readmission Form.
Active Duty Military
Active Reservist & National Guard
Veterans
Active Duty Dependent Spouse or Child
Dependent Spouse/Child of Veteran or Descendant of POW/MIA
S.D. Teachers & Educators
Faculty-Led Travel
Contact Us
Office of Online Learning and Continuing Education
Spafford Hall 206
1200 S. Jay St. Aberdeen, S.D. 57401
Phone: 605-626-2568
Fax: 605-626-2542
Email: online@northern.edu
State Authorization
State Authorization and Contact for Complaints: Non-South Dakota residents applying for admission to an NSU online degree program are asked to check state authorization information.