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Welcome City Year Corps Members, Alumni & Staff!

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Take the Next Step, NLU Can Help

National Louis University has partnered with City Year National Headquarters to offer excellent, accessible, and innovative programs aligned with City Year Corp Members, alumni, and staff's unique experiences and expertise:

Check out our Partner page on City Year's website for additional info! 

 

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140 Years of Accessible, Affordable, Career Driven Higher Education

We know you have lots of choices.

A nonprofit private university, NLU is grounded in building long-term partnerships and high-impact programs that support you in achieving your education and professional development goals without breaking the bank.

Join one of our free info sessions or Open Houses to meet our staff and faculty and learn more!

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Partnership Benefits

  • 20% for the following degree programs: Bachelor's in Education*, Bachelor's in Social Work*, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and M.S. in Counseling^ 
  • Generous transfer credit policy and academic credit for technical training, certifications, work, life and military experience
  • No GRE or GMAT requirement for business-related graduate programs
  • Convenient locations that include downtown Chicago, Wheeling, and Lisle in Illinois as well as Tampa, Florida plus majority of programs are offered fully online
  • NLU supports the Yellow Ribbon Program, offers the Post 9/11 GI Bill plus other military benefits including the Air University Associate Baccalaureate Cooperative NLU partnership Program (AU-ABC)
  • Access to NLU's Career Bridge that ensures students are prepared to obtain great opportunities through the development of career preparation strategies throughout the institution

*For transfer undergraduate students only (i.e. those individuals who’ve already taken some college credit)

^We also offer a tuition benefit for other programs for CMs, alumni, and staff of City Year Chicago. Click here for more details. 

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For general questions about this partnership, please contact William Vavrin at wvavrin@nl.edu 

Interested in learning more about partnership opportunities at NLU? Contact the NLU Partnerships Team at partnerships@nl.edu

 

NLU has your back.

As a student at National Louis University, you'll enjoy learning support and career services to advance in your current position or embark on an exciting new career.

Personalized Academic Support

At NLU, you'll be assigned an academic advisor or success coach who will support you from your first class through graduation. You'll also benefit from tutoring services through our Learning Support team, as well as counseling and wellness resources and wrap-around supports. 

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Flexibility, convenience and connection.

Distinctive in design and delivery, our programs are designed to fit your busy schedule, offering a strong balance of campus-based, virtual-classroom experience and online courses.

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Career Services

NLU's Career Bridge office ensures that every graduate leaves NLU with practical, real-world experience and valuable connections in their industry. From job-fairs and internships to resume writing and interview prep, we're here to help you find a fulfilling, rewarding career.

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National Louis University Today

A lot has changed in the past 130 years, but the mission of NLU remains the same: to provide a superior education that makes a difference. We serve more than 8,000 students at four locations in Illinois and Florida. We work hard to improve schools and businesses through community partnerships and applied research. And we are proud of the 65,000 living alumni who are using their NLU education to serve others.

 

Your Next Step is Within Reach.

With over 135 years of excellence and 70,000 alumni, we provide an extraordinary education that’s within your reach.

 
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