Student Discounts
Through Eagle Discounts we provide discounted products and services to the university community from vendors who provide support to the National University community.
All members of the NLU community can access discounted programs, retailers, tickets, special events and more through Perkspot. https://nl.perkspot.com/login
- Use your NLU user name and password to explore Perkspot discounts
National Louis University students would have access to the wealth of resources at the Art Institute of Chicago, including the renowned encyclopedic collection, archival materials in the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, and countless lectures and programs.
Program Benefits
- Free admission for all students with a valid National Louis University student ID all year long
- 2 Annual Community-Wide events
- 10% discount on first time memberships (up to Member Plus level) for National Louis University students, staff and faculty (excluding student & e-member)
- Invitation to Jobs at Art Museums (JAM), the annual museum career awareness event
- Special professional development programs
- Concierge service for planned group trips, meetings, classes or tours (contact universitypartners@artic.edu)
Student Rate is a discount website for discounted faction, beauty, retail, travel & more. Examples of participating retailers include E.L.F, Origins, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond along with many more.
Discounted cell phone coverage, devices, and service. Explore the benefit.
GM Automobile College Discount
The GM College Discount goes a long way toward helping you get into something special for less.
This site provides students with exclusive deals and experiences. Book cheap travel for flights, hotels, tours, rail, study abroad and more! www.studentuniverse.com
Students-only offers and savings. Plus, early access to special sales events.
Office 365
All NLU students have access to Office 365 - visit tech resources for instructions on downloading Office 365.
CHICAGO
Restaurants
Pret A Manger: 10% off with Student ID
108 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603
Subway:10% off with Student ID
60 E. Jackson St. Chicago, IL 60603
Under 55 Café: 10% off with Student ID
55 E. Monroe, Chicago IL 60603 (lower level)
My Chicago! (Gift Shop): 15% with College ID
28 S. Michigan Ave-Chicago, IL 60603
Museum & Attractions
Chicago Cultural Center: FREE Admission
Lincoln Park Zoo: FREE Admission
Jay Pritzker Pavilion: FREE Concerts
Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier
Discounts are available for individual student tickets with special pricing
NLU students can purchase symphony tickets for $15.00. Valid Student ID required.
Discount admission with a valid student ID.
Annually, the Shedd Aquarium publishes discount/free days for Illinois Residents.
The Museum of Science and Industry
Annually, the museum publishes discount/free days for Illinois Residents.
Free admission to NLU students, faculty and staff. Show your ID to access the museum for free.
Annually, the museum publishes discount/free days for Illinois Residents.
Every Thursday at 4-8 pm, groups of up to 4 people pay just $20. If your group is more than 4, each extra person pays $5 each.
The first Sunday of every month, visitors 15 and under receive free admission.
WHEELING
Automotive
Tech Cor Collision Repair Center
Food and Dining
Benihana Hibachi Style Japanese Steakhouse
Monic’s Mexican Restaurant
839 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-0033
Other
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Northbrook Wheeling | Wheeling, IL Hotels
Join the University and the partners of the Chicago Art Institute for the The University Partner Fest. The Art Institute is hosting gallery talks given by students nominated by university partners, engaging fellow students and the public. In addition, the Museum is hosting a career panel, where a group of museum staff will discuss their roles and career paths, as well as museum industry issues and a Student Q&A.
Group Art-making activities hosted by museum staff hosted in the Ryan Learning Center.
At the end of the day, The University Partner Fest Reception will allow for open spaces for networking, mingling with fellow students, and volunteer opportunities within the Art Institute.
If you are interested in the opportunity to create a flyer for this event, the Art Institute and NLU would be happy to have your contribution be seen by university partners, fellow students, and the Institute's customers. The Art Institute's Guidelines for the posters are:
- All posters must be designed to fit 11x17
- You may use your university’s logo in the design
- You may not use the Art Institute of Chicago’s logo in the design
- Email submissions in PDF format to universitypartners@artic.edu by February 8, 2023
