Co-Creating Change Together Since 1886
Since our founding, National Louis University has been rooted in countless partnerships with hospitals, corporations, schools, and nonprofit organizations - collaborations that positively impact our shared communities.
Partner to Achieve Shared Goals
Address challenges and create impactful solutions with NLU!
- Recruit Top Talent: Connect with our incredible students and alumni for internship opportunities and open job positions.
- Enhance Workforce Retention: Co-design professional development pathways that meet your employees' interests and organization's needs
- Strengthen Community Impact: Co-create higher education pathways for the youth and adults your organization serves.
- Drive Innovation: Collaborate on research, policy, and grant-funded initiatives aligned with our missions.
- Shape Industry Solutions: Share insights into current and future NLU programs to prepare future leaders in your field.
Commitment to Our Partners
Our dedicated Partnership team is committed to meeting the needs of our partners and providing key benefits including:
- Invites to NLU Events & Workshops, Including Partner-Specific Offerings
- Regular Touch Points from Assigned Partnership Team Member
- Opportunities for Partner Tuition Benefits for Your Community
- Wrap-Around Learning & Personal Supports for NLU-Partner Students
Scholarships & Giving Opportunities
Ever since a transformative gift allowed the National College of Education to evolve into National Louis University in 1990, donors who share our passion for empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds have played a crucial role in shaping the fabric of our institution.
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Yellow Ribbon School
NLU is a proud US Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon School.
Carnegie Classification
NLU earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement.
HLC Accredited
NLU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
IACBE Accredited
NLU business, HR, and healthcare leadership programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.
CACREP Accredited
NLU's M.S. Counseling and Ed.D. Counselor Education and Supervision programs are accredited by CACREP.
APA Accredited
Psy.D. programs at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and the Florida School of Professional Psychology at NLU have earned 10 years accreditation from APA.
CAEP Accredited
National Louis University is Accredited by the the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
