The NLU College Experience
College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we want to make yours a life-changing one!
National Louis University is a “you” university. Everything that we do is centered on your success.
Through Student Affairs and many campus partners, we actively engage and support students at every level of their academic journey. Our commitment to service excellence is expressed through partnerships and collaborations to ensure every student enjoys a dynamic and rewarding college experience. We provide on-campus housing, just steps from the Michigan Avenue campus, located downtown near Chicago's South Loop neighborhood.
We are recognized as among the top 25 most diverse national universities, and in 2016 NLU earned its federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. We work to ensure that every student in our community is welcomed, valued, respected, and supported to fully realize their potential.
We have academic advisors to help you choose the classes you need to graduate on time. We have librarians & learning support specialists — both online and in-person — if you need extra assistance with any course or subject. And we have career counselors who can show you how to translate your NLU education into a fulfilling and successful career.
Orientation and Registration
Students new to NLU will be introduced to student support services and learn more about university policies during student orientation. Also during orientation, you will meet the Academic Advising Center staff, who will assist you in registering for classes. Remember: Before you can register, you need to make an appointment with an advisor to have your courses approved.
The NLU Online Bookstore, powered by TextbookX, operates completely online and can be visited at nl.textbookx.com. Students visit the website to order online and have their textbooks shipped to their home while digital course material access is emailed. The bookstore also sells course supplies and other items.
You should never feel alone at NLU. The Academic Advising Center is here to help you choose the right courses to meet the graduation requirements of your program, and Learning Support provides tutoring services in math, writing, and study skills. Advisors and tutoring services are available in person, online, or over the phone.
Community Service and Civic Engagement
Ever since our foundation, NLU has been a fixture of the community. We believe that service learning is the best kind of education — applying classroom knowledge to make a positive impact in our cities and neighborhoods. Visit the Civic Engagement Center to learn how volunteering can expand your education.
Everyone is welcome at NLU. We are a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to meeting the physical and learning needs of every student. If you have a question about accommodations or assistance, don’t hesitate to contact Learning Support.
Contact an admissions counselor today and find out how you can benefit from NLU’s student services.
