Norfolk State University
About
Norfolk State University is a prominent public historically Black university (HBCU) renowned for its strong academic programs in cybersecurity, nursing, social work, and optical engineering. As a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, NSU provides students with high-impact undergraduate research opportunities and state-of-the-art STEM facilities, such as the Center for Materials Research. Campus life is steeped in vibrant HBCU traditions and close-knit community pride, highlighted by NCAA Division I Spartan athletics and the nationally acclaimed "Spartan Legion" marching band.
Wikipedia:Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Virginia High-Tech Partnership.
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Norfolk State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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