Connected to Culture. Committed to You.

Located within the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resource Center, NSU Marksville extends Northwestern State University’s legacy of academic excellence and regional service to Avoyelles Parish. This off-campus instructional site provides accessible, high-quality education tailored to meet the needs of local students, working adults, and career-seekers across Central Louisiana.

Through a strong partnership with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, NSU Marksville fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment that honors cultural heritage while supporting educational and economic opportunity. The site offers real-time video instruction, proctored testing services, and convenient access to academic advising—ensuring students receive the resources they need to succeed.

Students can pursue coursework in high-demand areas such as accounting, biology, business administration, chemistry, algebra, and mathematics. Whether you’re starting your journey, returning to complete a degree, or preparing for a new career, NSU Marksville provides the tools to help you reach your goals without leaving home.

As one of the most affordable institutions in Louisiana—and ranked in the top 10 statewide for return on investment—NSU is proud to support your future through scholarships, hands-on instruction, and career-ready programs.

Admissions

Your decision to apply to NSU is the first step on your journey to becoming a NSU Demon and an important part of our great university.

Financial Aid

Our mission is to find the best possible aid package for a diverse student body to enable each of our students the financial ability to achieve their educational goal.

Students at Marksville can start pursuing their degrees on site.  Most programs rely on Internet and/or Compressed Video Courses. To learn more about our Online Degree Programs, Internet Courses, and Compressed Video Courses click here. 

For a list of courses offered only at the Marksville site, click here.

The Testing Center at the Marksville Site provides a wide range of testing services for NSU students. Our goal is to support individuals in reaching their academic and professional goals by offering advanced testing options in a quiet, secure, and supportive environment.

We operate in accordance with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality, reliable services.

ACCUPLACER is a computer-adaptive assessment system designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. For over 30 years, it has been a trusted tool for assessing college readiness and ensuring appropriate course placement.

ACCUPLACER provides immediate, accurate results and offers both placement and diagnostic testing to support academic success and targeted remediation.

To schedule an ACCUPLACER placement exam at our Marksville Site, click here.

Students taking online courses may be required to secure proctoring services for some or all exams.  Instructors will post proctoring requirements within each course.

Proctored assessments associated with Northwestern State University courses must be monitored using an Instructor Approved Proctor, Testing or Educational Center, or Online Proctoring Service.  High School Dual Enrollment Students can request proctoring services through their high-school approved proctor (i.e. Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, Designated Teacher).

To learn more Proctoring options and services click here.

To schedule an exam to be proctored at the Marksville Site complete the Proctor Request Form.

NSU is regarded as an extension of the teaching function and is an important responsibility of our faculty.  Our professional team of advisors works closely with departmental faculty advisors and academic departments to help NSU students achieve their academic and professional goals. For more information, visit the Academic Advising Services webpage by clicking  here.

Samantha Grant
Coordinator
grantsa@nsula.edu
(318) 206-1391

Contact Us

Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resource Center
150 Melacon
Room 130
Marksville, LA 71351

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

bildeNSU is now offering classes at the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center in Marksville, Louisiana.  The office of NSU@Marksville, located in the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resource Center, is here to encourage and assist students in achieving their educational goals. The campus offers a variety of classes on-site, as well as exam proctoring for students who are enrolled in online classes.

NSU@Marksville is located at the Tunica‐Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Rd., Room 130, Marksville, LA 71351.

Northwestern also offers 39 accredited degree programs that can be completed exclusively online.  Click here to find out more about these online programs and how the flexibility and convenience of online learning can help you complete your degree.

Online Degree Programs

Online Course Offerings by Term

Documents

Links

Marksville Placement Test

Proctor Request Form

Contact

Samantha Grant
NSU@Marksville Coordinator
grantsa@nsula.edu
318.206.1391(phone)
318.253.8704(fax)

Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center
150 Melacon
Room 130
Marksville, LA 71351