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Ready to make it official and become a Cardinal? Submit your deposit now and find all of your next steps at the links below. From financial aid and placement exams to orientation dates and class registration, we’ve got you covered, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
- Download Your Cardinal Pride with Digital Freebies
- Orientation Info & Dates
- View Your Admitted Student and New Student Checklists
- Residence Life
- Billing & Payment Plans
Have additional questions about your next steps? Chat with us online, or contact us at admissions@noctrl.edu and 630-637-5800.
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We want your North Central experience to work for you! That’s why we offer more than 90 majors, more than 60 minors, 19 graduate degree programs and six certificate programs—so you’ll have the best chance to find what fits. Our degree programs will help you open your mind, push yourself and get ready for what comes next. It’s all about you. Here, we will help you exceed your personal best!
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Meet current students and recent graduates who’ve had transformational experiences at North Central. They found inspiring faculty mentorship, eye-opening courses, unique learning and leadership opportunities outside the classroom, and more. Join our diverse community of learners!