Northern State University (NSU) students can participate in local vocational programs, such as internships in fields like finance, business management, and healthcare.

Study Abroad

Northern's Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs all over the globe! Students from ANY major can study abroad.

With our hundreds of study-abroad options all over the world, you can travel with Northern faculty and students or venture out on your own.

The Study Abroad office can help you find a program that matches your needs and interests. Make your study abroad dream a reality!

• Hundreds of semester study abroad options exist around the world 
• Short-term and faculty-led programs are available during winter, spring and summer breaks
• 97 percent of students who study abroad find employment within 12 months of graduation
• 90 percent of study abroad alumni who applied got into their first-or second-choice of graduate school
• Study abroad participation leads to greater self-confidence and maturity
• The world is filled with possibilities -we'll help you find the right one!

Research Opportunities

Research is a key component of a Northern education and is built into your undergraduate studies experience. At Northern, you'll have to opportunity to complete research individually or collaboratively with classmates and professors.

Visit https://northern.edu/student-research to learn more about research opportunities at NSU

To support and encourage student research, the Student Research Program provides travel and research grants each year.

• Undergraduate Competitive Research Grant 
• Northern Edge Award 
• Student Travel Grant 
• Trio McNair Scholars Program

Career Services

Northern’s Career Services helps students unleash their professional potential. Visit the Career Services to:

• Attend development workshops 
• Schedule an individualized career appointment 
• Attend community job and graduate school fairs 
• Gain experience with internships throughout the Aberdeen community 
• Connect with NSU alumni 
• View the Wolf Work job board

Creation Labs

The Williams Library Creation Lab is a place where students can gain access to new and emerging technologies in an open and collaborative environment. The goal is to give students the opportunity to learn how to use technologies like 3D printing, 3D Scanning, Smart Boards, Apple TVs, and Chromebooks which are relevant to use in professional work settings.

Visit the website for FAQ’s, Creation Lab hours, and costs of technologies.