Gateway2NKU
Gateway2NKU program is a dual enrollment partnership between Gateway Community & Technical College and Northern Kentucky University. The program is designed for Gateway students who intend to complete an associate degree at Gateway and then transfer to NKU for a bachelor's degree.
Students can apply as early as their first semester at Gateway as a degree-seeking student.
Who can APPLY?
- Enrolled or completed a minimum of 6 credit hours at Gateway
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Must have a declared major in an Associate degree program[A(1]
- Plan to transfer to NKU
program benefits:
- Up to four NKU classes at the Gateway tuition rate
- Assigned academic advisors at both NKU and Gateway
- Access to NKU resources (e.g., Library, Tutoring)
- Access to NKU events and facilities (e.g., sporting events, Rec Center)
- Transfer advisor to assist in transitioning
- Students can apply to live in NKU residence halls (subject to availability, additional fees apply)
- Students can park on NKU's campus at a reduced rate
Scholarship Opportunities
NKU offers a number of transfer scholarships to incoming students. Those scholarships are available to view through the Adult & Transfer Center.
Students graduating from Bellevue, Dayton, Holmes, Lloyd, Ludlow, and Newport High Schools in Kentucky after May 2020 are eligible for the River City Promise Program. Federal Pell eligible students will receive a scholarship to cover tuition. It is renewable for up to 12 semesters or six years.
Learn more about River City Promise
Program Overview
Use these videos to learn more about the Gateway2NKU program and more details about the various steps along the process
FAQ
For questions about applying to the program, contact Gateway Transfer Services at gw-transfer@kctcs.edu or (859) 442-1630.
It is recommended that students apply for the Gateway2NKU program as early as their first semester enrolled at Gateway.
Gateway2NKU Application and Additional Information can be found here.
Once a student’s application is verified, NKU will send the student information about orientation, advising, services, etc. Deadlines for benefits eligibility at NKU:
- Fall Semester eligibility: application due by August 1.
- Spring Semester eligibility: application due by January 1.
- Summer term eligibility: application due by May 1.
There is no cost to apply or participate in the program. Some services at NKU, such as student health, parking, and housing require an additional fee.
Eligibility
- First course – 15 credit hours completed
- Second course – 30 credit hours completed
- Third and Fourth courses – 45 credit hours completed
Steps to enroll
- Students must have contact with their NKU transfer advisor before they register for an NKU course. Gateway advisors cannot enroll students in NKU courses.
- Students may not take courses at NKU if the equivalent course is being offered at Gateway or KCTCS during that term.
- Students will be an NKU student for their benefits course(s) and will be expected to utilize the NKU systems like email and Canvas.
Utilizing Financial Aid
Students will receive two bills for that semester, one from Gateway and one from NKU. The NKU class(es) will be billed at the current Gateway tuition rate.
- Students receiving financial aid must complete a Financial Aid Consortium Form when they plan to take a course at NKU.
- Students must pay the Gateway and NKU bills separately. Students receiving a refund are encouraged to utilize those funds to pay their NKU bill.
Please note: Students will pay Gateway rates for their NKU pathway courses. The bill for the NKU class will initially show NKU rates but will be modified to the current Gateway tuition rate once the students financial aid is received. For questions about billing of NKU courses, please contact the NKU Student Account Services.
Transferring NKU credit back to Gateway
Transcripts are shared between NKU and Gateway, at no expense to the student, to ensure students receive credit at both institutions.
NKU Events and Organizations
Students are able to join any student organization, with the exception of Greek Life. Students can explore campus organizations through MyEngagement, NKU’s campus engagement hub.
Students can also attend any NKU event, including athletics events.
NKU Facilities and Resources
Students can utilize any NKU facility and resource, such as the Campus Recreation Center, Steely Library, FUEL NKU, and the Care Closet. Student can explore campus resources here.
Please note that students can only utilize LearningPLUS, NKU’s tutoring center, during semesters in which they are taking NKU courses. However, students can utilize the Writing Center in any semester.
Housing (subject to availability)
Students can apply to live in on-campus housing! Housing and meal plan balance adjustments are not a benefit of the Gateway2NKU pathway program.
Parking at NKU
Students are able to receive an adjustment on their parking pass while they are in the Gateway2NKU pathway program. Please contact Parking Services to receive the adjusted price.
- Complete a Gateway graduation application to ensure associate degree is awarded.
- Students are encouraged to connect with their NKU transfer advisor to begin the transfer process.
- Complete an NKU transfer admissions application as a degree-seeking student. Students must meet NKU admissions requirements to be admitted.
- Meet with NKU major advisor to register for NKU courses
Final official transcripts will be sent to NKU, from Gateway, on behalf of the student
free of charge, after the student’s associate degree is awarded.
