Admissions

Getting Started

Click on the link below that best describes you:

• New Student - I have never attended college before and I want to apply to a degree or certificate program.
• Transfer Student - I want to apply to a degree or certificate program and I have attended college before.
• Former Student - I am not currently attending North Idaho College but have previously attended and wish to continue my education at NIC.
• Dual Freshman - I participated in the Dual Credit program and have graduated from high school or will graduate from high school before the term for which I am applying.
• Non-degree Student (Credit) - I am not seeking a degree but I would like to take some classes for credit.
• Workforce Training and Community Education (Non-Credit) - I am seeking non-credit courses for personal enrichment or career development.
• Dual Credit High School Student - I am attending high school or I am home schooled and I would like to take classes that will grant me high school and college credit.
• Tech Prep Student - I am a high school student enrolled in a technical course and want to get college credit.
• International Student - I am not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and I wish to attend with a student visa.
• Senior Citizen - I am looking for classes for individuals over 60.

Affirmative Action

North Idaho College does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual status, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran.

Americans With Disabilities Act

North Idaho College commits itself to be in compliance with both the letter and the spirit of any federal or state legislation or directives regarding equitable treatment for those with disabilities. Federal law prohibits pre-admission inquiries about disabilities. Information regarding disabilities, voluntarily given or inadvertently received, will not affect any admission decision. Contact Center for Educational Access (students w/disabilities) at (208) 665-4520 early in the admission process if you require disability-related services in the classroom or accommodations for placement testing. Information received is confidential.

Campus Safety

In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the annual Safety and Security Report is available as part of NIC's commitment to safety and security on campus.

Open-Door Policy

NIC subscribes to the philosophy of the comprehensive community college, including an "open-door" admissions policy. To truly reflect its role as a community college, NIC accepts the fundamental responsibility to meet the varying needs of individuals with widely divergent interests and abilities. At the same time, NIC seeks to respond to the needs of area businesses, industries, and governmental agencies by preparing competent, trained employees.

The commitment to an open-door admissions policy is defined as providing all eligible students with access to appropriate educational offerings at the college. NIC enrolls students seeking a post-secondary education, but reserves the right to guide students into the courses and programs that will enhance their opportunities for success.

Certain designated courses of study have special requirements for admission. The college tests and evaluates entering students to place them in the appropriate level courses.