General Admissions Information
The admissions process at National Louis University (NLU) is designed to insure that students’ needs are properly identified and matched to appropriate degree programs. The Office of Admissions considers individual students through a personalized review which takes into account prior academic record, personal and professional achievement and student goals and objectives. The University reserves the right to change requirements for admission at any time and every non-admitted applicant for a degree program shall be held to compliance with these changes.
NLU enrolls a diverse student population. Through academic and other support services, the University makes every effort to create environments that promote student success and achievement and reflect the diversity of the student population.
Please note:
- Many programs have specific admissions requirements. Undergraduate admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program of your choice.
- All graduate students taking graduate courses at National Louis University should understand that credit toward a graduate degree at the University is awarded only upon formal admission to a program of graduate study
- Applicants can usually expect a reply to their application within five business days of receipt of all admission documents
- Financial assistance cannot be awarded prior to admission
- Incomplete applications for graduate NCE programs are cancelled one year from the application date and may be reinstated by submitting an application update form. Incomplete applications for all other programs are cancelled three years from the application date.
- Cancelled applications are destroyed three years from the original application date
- National Louis University is approved for benefits for the education of veterans, active duty service personnel, disabled veterans, and qualified dependents (widows, war orphans, etc.). A veteran who seeks admission should follow the regular admission policies. For more information visit the veterans benefits page.
- The decision to deny admission cannot be appealed