The adult undergraduate program offers a variety of degree options in an accelerated format designed for busy, working adults to complete their Associate of Arts (A.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Depending on the number of credits transferred into the program, the A.A. degree takes approximately 32 months to complete, and the B.S. degree for most majors takes 18-22 months to complete.

Adult learner enrollment
175 students enrolled in nontraditional programs
2% of total undergraduate enrollment

New or unique programs
The BS in Psychology with concentrations in Health Psychology and Marriage and Family, equips students with a theoretical and applied understanding of psychological principles to prepare them for graduate study in psychology, entry-level positions in the helping professions, or careers requiring a psychology background. Biblical coursework enables students to apply psychological principles from a Christian perspective.

Program type
Online (bachelor’s) or on campus (associate)

Program schedule
Courses in a blended format meet on campus approximately six to eight times each semester with the remaining content online. Augsburg’s faculty are committed to providing flexibility while still creating an engaging environment for students and allowing for vocational development.

Semesters
Fall (Aug. – Dec.)
Spring (Jan. – May)
Summer (May – Aug.)

A transfer credit evaluation may be requested to determine how your credits will apply to your desired major at Northwestern. Northwestern accepts coursework with grades of C- or higher from accredited and some non-accredited institutions. Classes are evaluated for transfer on a course-by-course basis. Learn more about transferring credits. 

Maximum number of credits that can transfer
Up to 50 percent of program credits

Number of credits required for degree
60-61 for Associate of the Arts
125 for Bachelor of Sciences

Minimum cumulative GPA required
2.0

Minimum grade required for a course to transfer
C-

Block transfer accepted
None

Apply online

Application deadlines
Fall term: Aug. 1 (Priority: July 1)
Spring term: Dec. 15 (Priority: Nov. 15)
Summer term: April 14 (Priority: March 14)

Application fee
$30 (waived if you attend an information session or schedule a personal or phone appointment with an admission counselor)

Where electronic transcripts must be sent
[email protected]

Tuition and fees

Cost per credit
$440

Scholarships

Focus Scholarship: open to students who have completed at least one semester at Northwestern and maintained a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher.

SPHERE Scholarship: open to students who meet certain criteria and have demonstrated financial need.

University of Northwestern General Endowed Scholarship: open to dedicated students with demonstrated financial need.

Tzedakah Scholarship: open to Minnesota residents who have completed one year of education at Northwestern and are enrolled in the Traditional Undergraduate or Adult Undergraduate programs.

Learn more at about scholarships for adult learners.

FAFSA code
002371

Learn more about financial aid at UNW.