Creating Your Applicant Portal Account
When you first access the Applicant Portal, you will be asked to create a web account. You must have a valid email address to complete this step. When you supply your information, username, and password, a web account is created that will give you access to the Applicant Portal application form.
Once you have created your username and password, keep them in a safe place for future reference. NAU also does not recommend sharing your username and password with others.
To create a web account for the Applicant Portal:
1. From the Launch Campus Portals page at https://mycampus.national.edu/ click Applicant Portal Homepage. When the page opens, find the frame that has the CREATE ACCOUNT button in it.
2. Click CREATE ACCOUNT to open the page where you supply your account information. The following form is displayed. Be sure to choose the campus that you plan to attend when selecting a campus.
3. Fill in the fields (all fields marked with an asterisk are required to complete the form) with your information and check to see that it is accurate.
4. When you are finished, click CONTINUE. Your username will be listed, and you will be requested to create a password following the criteria listed below. Once you enter your password, click CREATE ACCOUNT. Remember to keep your username and password for future reference.
The password is at least six characters long.
The password must contain characters from at least three of the following four categories:
· English uppercase characters (A - Z)
· English lowercase characters (a - z)
· Base 10 digits (0 – 9)
· Non-alphanumeric (for example:!, $, #, or %)
The password cannot contain three or more characters from the user’s account name.
5. Step 1 of the Online Application process will open once you create your account. There are eight steps, and you must complete all of them to finish your application. If you cannot finish the application during this session, the program will save your information and will start at the step where you left off when you log in again. An indicator of your progress showing the current step number is displayed at the top of the form.
Step 1 Online Application
1 Personal Information
Welcome to the National American University online application.
By submitting this application you acknowledge that you have access to the National American University catalog on the link provided on this page and have reviewed the charges and refund policy set forth in the catalog.
If accepted, you agree to abide by the policies and procedures of the university. You authorize National American University to receive your academic records from previously attended schools or colleges. To the best of your knowledge, the information given on this application is true and correct.
The Minnesota State Refund Policy (MN Refund Policy) is available through the link on this page.
The first step in completing the Online Application requires you to provide your personal information by typing into a field or selecting a choice from a drop-down list. Required fields are marked with an asterisk and must be completed in order to advance to the next step.
To complete Step 1 of the Online Application:
1. When the Personal Information page is displayed, type the required information into the appropriate fields or select an item from a drop-down list when provided (as in selecting the State).
2. When you have finished entering the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 2.
If you need to log off or leave the session before you finish, the program will require you to log back in using your username and password.
Step 2 Online Application
2 Additional Information
The second step in completing the Online Application requires you to provide some additional information by typing into a field or selecting a choice from a drop-down list.
To complete Step 2 of the Online Application:
1. When the Additional Information page is displayed, complete the form by entering the information into the provided fields. Please fill in your Marital Status, Date of Birth, Gender and Ethnic Group. This information is gathered by the university for statistical purposes only and is not considered when making admissions decisions. The information is also used to meet federal reporting requirements.
2. When you have finished entering the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 3.
Step 3 Online Application
3 Academic Information
The third step in completing the Online Application requires you to select the program that you are applying for at the designated campus by selecting choices from drop-down lists. Required fields are marked with an asterisk and must be completed in order to advance to the next step.
To complete Step 3 of the Online Application:
1. When the Academic Information page is displayed, complete the form by selecting the required items.
2. Degree - If you choose a degree that does not have any programs associated with it, no choices will be shown in the Program drop-down list. You must choose a different degree to continue. Choosing a different degree will cause the Program list to be updated with programs associated with the chosen degree.
Degree Requirements: (specific program requirements may vary)
Diploma programs - a minimum of 48-quarter hours of credit is required.
Associate programs - a minimum of 90-quarter hours of credit is required.
Bachelor programs - a minimum of 180-quarter hours of credit is required.
Unknown - not seeking a degree program.
3. Program – Area of study. If you choose a program that has no start dates listed, this program is not currently available. You must choose a different program with available start dates to continue.
4. Start Date – Select the start date that matches the calendar date you want to start your classes at NAU. If the start date you want to attend is not available, contact your admissions office before making a selection.
5. When you have finished entering the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to 4 Step 4.
Step 4 Online Application
4 Academic History
Please enter your high school and post-secondary schools attended. An official transcript is required from each post secondary institution.
By submitting this portion of this application you are self-certifying that you have completed the requirements of a High School Diploma, GED or Home School with State Credentials.
Texas residents, students educated outside of the United States or any student electing not to self-certify must submit an official high school transcript or its equivalent to National American University.
If you received your High School Diploma from an International school, please choose the following:
State: Foreign Country
School: Internationally Educated
Required fields are marked with an asterisk and must be completed in order to advance to the next step.
The fourth step in completing the Online Application requires you to provide your complete academic history by selecting choices from drop-down lists.
To complete Step 4 of the Online Application:
1. When the Academic Information page is displayed, complete the form by selecting the required items.
2. Fill in the appropriate information for the High School Diploma or GED section. The State, School Name, and Graduation Date fields must be filled in to meet the requirements for self-certification.
3. If you have not attended any institution other than high school (or GED), skip the next step and proceed to SAVE & CONTINUE. If you have attended a post-secondary institution, continue with the next step.
4. For each previous institution (if you attended any) enter the information and click ADD COLLEGE. Each institution will be displayed at the bottom of the form. You can add as many institutions as you require.
5. When you have finished entering all the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 5.
Step 5 Online Application (Optional Information or Required Documents)
5 Optional Information
If the system identifies your name as a possible duplicate you will be asked to provide additional information to assure we process your application accurately.
To assist us in processing your submission, please enter the following information in the personal statement below.
Last date attended; Attended under a different name; Any additional information or questions;
If you are a new student please continue through the application process.
To complete Step 5 of the Online Application:
1. When you have finished entering the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 6.
5 Required Documents
The fifth step in completing the Online Application helps to provide you documents needed to complete your enrollment process. A list of documents may appear on the form along with a due date. Some documents are required and some documents are requested but not required. Read the instructions at the top of each document for additional information.
To complete Step 5 of the Online Application:
2. When the Required Documents page is displayed, complete the form by clicking on any of the forms that you are required to submit. Notice that you must already have an application on your computer that can read the file format in order to open these files. In other words, you need an application like Microsoft Word to open a DOC file, or Adobe Reader to open a PDF file.
3. To save a document to your computer, right-click the title of the document or icon and save it to your computer. To view any of the documents, click the title of the document or icon.
4. When you have finished entering the information, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 6.
Step 6 Online Application
6 Application Review
Review your application to National American University and print it for your records. Click on the Edit button next to the section of information you wish to edit. Please fill in your Marital Status, Date of Birth, Gender and Ethnic Group. This information is gathered by the university for statistical purposes only and is not considered when making admissions decisions. The information is also used to meet federal reporting requirements.
The sixth step in completing the Online Application allows you to review and verify the information you have provided in the previous steps.
To complete Step 6 of the Online Application:
1. When the page is displayed, complete the form by reviewing the information and updating where necessary.
2. If any information needs to be modified, click the EDIT button next to the information you want to change. When you have finished editing the information, click SAVE to return to Step 6.
3. You can also print a copy of the form by clicking Print Page (in the upper right corner).
4. When you are satisfied the information is complete and accurate, click SAVE & CONTINUE. This will advance you to Step 7.
Step 7 Online Application
7 Application Payment
Payment will ensure your application is reviewed by our admissions office. If you choose not to pay with a credit card, please contact the admissions office to complete your application.
This payment will be refunded if you withdraw within three days (within five days for Minnesota residents) of making a payment and/or National American University notifies you within 30 days from the date of this application of non-acceptance for admission.
The Minnesota State Refund Policy (MN Refund Policy) is available through the link on this page.
The seventh step in completing the Online Application requires you to pay the application fee. You must have a valid credit card to complete this step.
To complete Step 7 of the Online Application:
1. When the Application Payment page is displayed, complete the form by entering valid credit card information into the fields or selecting the required items.
Where is the Card Verification #?For your safety and security, we require that you enter your card's verification number. The verification number is a 3 or 4 digit number printed on your card. See below for the card type.
American Express
Mastercard & Visa
2. When you have finished entering the information, click SUBMIT PAYMENT. A confirmation message like the one below will notify you if your payment was successful. The number displayed in the confirmation message (04-125-0002 in the sample below) is your receipt number. Save this number for your records (you can use the Print Page option).
If the transaction was not successful, you will receive an error message to indicate why the payment failed. Modify your information and try again.
3. Click CONTINUE to proceed to Step 8.
Step 8 Online Application
8 Academic Information
The eighth and final step in completing the Online Application requires you to submit the application.
To complete Step 8 of the Online Application:
1. When the Submit Your Application page is displayed, complete the step by clicking SUBMIT APPLICATION (click the button only once).
2. A message will appear to confirm the successful submission of your application, or an error message will indicate the nature of any problems that the system has discovered.
The site may not function properly if you are using a non-supported browser. Recommended browsers include Netscape Navigator 6.0 or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, and Safari 1.0 or higher. To refresh your browser open your internet and click on the refresh button or select the <F5> function key on your keyboard.
If you receive the following message, “Server is temporarily unavailable, please try again later.” most likely means the portal is down for an upgrade or the portal is experiencing technical difficulties. Please be patient while we are down for upgrades or repairs and try accessing the portal at a later time.
If you are having difficulty logging in or cannot remember your username, please contact the National American University help desk at or call 1-800-548-0602 for assistance. Please include contact information, such as your phone number, in the email.
Help Desk Support Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (MT)
Friday – 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (MT)
Sunday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (MT)
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