
Admissions at Nexford
No unnecessary obstacles. No long wait. Just progress that pays off.
How the admissions process works

Apply in minutes
Fill out an online application and pay a one-time $25 fee. Upload the documents you have, and we’ll let you know if anything’s missing. Applying takes 10 minutes.

Start in weeks
We’ll review your application within 48 hours. No long waits. No gatekeeping or hidden hurdles.

Choose your start date
Once accepted, complete your enrollment and choose your start date anytime over the next three months.
Admissions requirements
No surprises. Just a clear list of what to send in.
Proof of Identity

Proof of Identity
Proof of Graduation

Proof of Graduation
Proof of English Proficiency

Proof of English Proficiency

Proof of Identity
Getting in shouldn’t be the hard part
If you’re serious about your goals, we’re here to help you reach them – no prestige games or fake enrollment limits.

Soonest you
could start
could start
Sept. 1st

Soonest you could
graduate: Master’s
graduate: Master’s
Jun. 2026

Soonest you could
graduate: Bachelor’s
graduate: Bachelor’s
Sept. 2027

** Graduation dates are based on accelerated paths of each degree program
How your learning journey starts

Start on any month
We don’t do semesters. You choose your start date, always the 1st of the month.

Get preview access
You’ll be granted access to all your tools 10 days before your first course starts.

Complete orientation
You’ll start with a quick orientation to get familiar with our platform, meet your success advisor, and set your own career goals.
Join us for a free virtual tour
Join us live to see how learning at Nexford works, hear from alumni, and get your questions answered by current learners, faculty, and staff.

Live session
Thinking more about your next steps?
Join us for a virtual tour and get a inside look at Nexford. Discover how our flexible learning experience works and get inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our alumni.
Join us for a virtual tour and get a inside look at Nexford. Discover how our flexible learning experience works and get inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our alumni.

Live session
Thinking more about your next steps?
Join us for a virtual tour and get a inside look at Nexford. Discover how our flexible learning experience works and get inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our alumni.
Join us for a virtual tour and get a inside look at Nexford. Discover how our flexible learning experience works and get inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our alumni.
Earn credit for
what you already know

If you've already taken college courses, earned certifications, or gained skills on the job, there's a good chance it can help you move faster at Nexford.
We offer a flexible transfer credit process that looks at more than just transcripts. You can get credit for:
- Prior college or university courses
- Professional certifications (like PMP, CompTIA, or SHRM)
- Standardized exams (CLEP, IB, etc.)
- Employer training programs
- Military or government learning
- Real-world work experience
You’ve already done the work. Let’s make sure it counts.

Need help mapping your future?
Use our free tools to help discover your skills, your career options, and jobs in high demand.

Free quiz
Take a quick quiz to discover the best program and career track for you. It only takes 10 minutes and you’ll get personalized recommendations.

Cary: your career assistant
Meet Cary, your personalized AI career advisor. Cary will recommend careers and programs matched to your personality and goals.

Free quiz
Take a quick quiz to discover the best program and career track for you. It only takes 10 minutes and you’ll get personalized recommendations.

Cary: your career assistant
Meet Cary, your personalized AI career advisor. Cary will recommend careers and programs matched to your personality and goals.