They are prohibited from activities such as alcohol consumption and tobacco use and must adhere to curfew restrictions and other policies designed to help them develop character and maintain a Christian lifestyle.

[citation needed] The university has a partial exception to Title IX that allows it to discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons.

[5] While transitioning into a Christian liberal arts university, NCU has retained its ministry focus and Bible college roots.

Each major is focused on providing professional competency while equipping students to live out their Christian faith in both secular and church roles.

A unique[citation needed] aspect of the program was that it allowed students to practice their ASL skills in daily chapel services or local churches.

[6] The Rams are members of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams for men—baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track and field; for women—basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

The Clark-Danielson College Life Center Gymnasium is the home court for the basketball and volleyball teams.

During 2012, North Central became an associate member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) in all varsity sports.

A partnership was formed between Praise Broadcasting and the university to offer a variety of worship music throughout the day.

In 2008, it was announced that the radio station would move to the former Comm Arts building right behind the Trask Worship Center.

[citation needed] By July 2021, Praise had repurchased the station and reinstated the KNOF call letters and religious format.