Add Some Class to Your Summer

Summer is a great time to complete degree requirements. Summer Term starts on June 29th, and many general education courses can be completed in as little as 6 weeks. See an advisor today to register for courses.

Are you a student at another institution who is home for the summer and wants to get some general education courses out of the way?  Taking courses as a visiting student at NLU is fast and easy. You can finish courses online or face-to-face in as little as 6 weeks. Contact advising today to get registered. Contacting the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center The Undergraduate Academic Advising Center is open to all undergraduate students at NLU.  Our mission is to help NLU undergraduates to succeed and graduate.  Please see us as often as you need advising services. Telephone: 1-800-443-5522 ext. 5900 E-mail: advising@nl.edu

Scheduling an appointment:
Students can set up an appointment for either an in-person meeting or a phone advising session in two ways:  
- Via the web:

• Visit the NLU portal and log-in using your usual NLU username and password.
• You will find a link under NLU Resources to Schedule Advising Appointment.
• Once on the appointment scheduling system, you will first select if you would like your appointment to be in-person or by phone.
• If you select an in-person appointment, you should then select an advisor at your campus.  If your appointment will be by phone, any advisor at any campus could meet with you.
• You can view the availability for advisors, and then select your day and time.  Please be sure to follow all steps until you finally click "Make Appointment". 
• You will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment

- Via the phone:
         You can also make an appointment with an advisor by calling us at 1-800-443-5522, extension 5900.        

Hours of Service:
Hours vary by campus, but all campuses have evening hours at least two days per week. Saturday appointments are be available at times at Chicago, North Shore and Lisle. Please check www.nl.edu/advising/contact-your-advisor.cfm to see advisors at each campus and hours of operation.

When should you see an academic advisor?
Academic advisors will be available for appointments by phone and in-person.  You should schedule an appointment with an advisor whenever you need assistance with your academic program at NLU.  Among the most common reasons that students see us are:

• To have a course registration form signed.
• To check on progress towards graduation, and work together to design an Academic Action Plan to plan how you can complete all of your requirements and obtain your degree as quickly as possible.
• To learn more about university resources for help both in and out of the classroom.
• To learn more about the various majors that NLU offers and learn more about the specific requirements for each.
• To discuss course selection for an upcoming term.
• To discuss your transfer credits.
• Anything else to help you achieve success at NLU!