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We love this question because we love our answer: YES! We are a partnership program with Northwest University. This program blends the best of what Northwest offers (accredited academics) with what Chicago Embassy Church Network does best (hands on leadership experience).

Northwest University is a Christian University located in Kirkland, WA. NU was founded in 1934 and has more than 20 years experience in non-traditional education. Chicago Embassy Church has been partnered with NU since 2021.

Yes! Because we are partnered with Northwest University, we accept transfer credits from other accredited institutions. And it works both ways: any courses you take through our program will also transfer to other public and private colleges or universities.

Yes! Our program is intentionally designed to allow students to work 20-30 hours per week. We know that many students are paying their own way through school, without assistance from their families. At Ambassador College, we understand that you can’t complete your education if you can’t keep a roof over your head. Our weekly schedule is set and leaves significant blocks of time for a part-time job. You may also be interested in our Flex Internship.

In addition to classes, the internship component requires 8-12 hours a week in order to earn 3 FREE credits each semester. Our weekly schedule is designed with this in mind.

Mondays: 9:00am – Noon - MEETINGS & INTERNSHIP HOURS
 
Tuesdays: OFF

Wednesdays: 10:30am – 8:00pm (depending on each internship) -  CHAPEL & INTERNSHIP HOURS

Thursdays: 9:00am – 12noon - STUDY HALL and/or LIVE CLASSES
Thursday Evenings: Community Nights (These are optional. We try to create intentional time for connection and fun through food, sports, board games, worship, etc.)

Fridays: OFF

Saturdays: OFF (Unless there are special requirements of internship)
 
Sundays:  INTERNSHIP HOURS (depending on each internship)

For Bachelor’s degrees, a full course load (30 credits per year, 2 semesters) is $10,280.

Master’s Degrees vary. Please see the specific degree for more information.

No! We have a full-time track for students between the ages of 18 through the upper 20s. For students who are 29 and up, heads of household or full time parents, we offer a Flex program (see below).

Our Flex program is designed for students who are already more established in life (career, family, etc.) and want to pursue a degree but cannot commit to the weekly internship schedule at CECN. Our Ambassador College team will work closely with you to find ways for you to earn the 3 credits of internship each semester. Or you can forgo the internship option altogether. (This option will require you to take 8 more classes over the timeline of a 4-year degree.)

The courses taken and degrees earned at Ambassador College are the same courses and degrees students earn on the Kirkland campus. Your diploma simply says “Northwest University.” There are no asterisks on your degree or your transcript.