Application Instructions - Norfolk State University Online

  1. You can access the online application here:
  2. Click on “Create an account”
  3. Enter your Demographic Information and Enrollment Information in the fields provided
    • Note: Be sure to choose the Online option of your intended academic program in the dropdown
  4. Choose a permanent Password within the Account Information fields
  5. Click on the “Create Account” button
  6. Complete the required Academic Plans tab and click “Save & Continue”
    • Note: Be sure to select your intended track/concentration (if applicable) on this page
  7. Complete the Personal Information tab and click “Save & Continue”
  8. Complete the Residency tab and click “Save & Continue”
  9. Complete the Academic History tab to enter every college or university where you have taken courses for credit. Once complete, click “Save & Continue”.
  10. Complete the Disclosures tab and type your full legal name and date to certify your application and then preview before you submit
  11. On the Review and Submit section, review any missing or incomplete information; you may save your application for later or continue on to submit your application
  12. On the Order Summary section, click on “Make Online Payment” and enter your credit card information, and then click “Submit”
  13. On the My Account page under Action, click “View” and upload your Personal Statement, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts and any other supplemental items required for your program of interest
    • Education Students should also upload their valid Teaching License or Virginia Communication Literacy Assessment (VCLA) score here (if applicable)
  14. For letters of recommendation, go to the section labeled External Requests below the Supplemental Items section. Click “Start for Letter of Recommendation 1”. You will need the name and email address for each recommendation that you are requesting. You must agree to waive your right to access the recommendation. Once complete, click on “Submit Request”.
Send all official transcripts to:
Norfolk State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504

For electronic transcripts, send to:
[email protected] (preferred method)