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Welcome West40 ISC Members!

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Professional Development at NLU

National Louis University has partnered with the West40 ISC to offer research-based, socially-conscious, and accessible programs including graduate level pathways to teaching licensure and educational leadership with principal endorsement. These opportunities meet the unique educational needs of West40 members. 

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Today's fast paced, highly competitive, consumer driven business and health care environment requires organizations to have solid leaders and an educated workforce who have the right knowledge, attitude, skills and habits to build highly effective and efficient teams with strong foundational resources to sustain the continued growth of an organization.

Join one of our free info sessions or Open Houses for more information on our programs and meet members of our staff and faculty!

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Partnership Benefits

  • 20% for BA Education, BA Social Work, MAT Teacher Preparation, and Educational Leadership (MEd, EdS, EdD) degree programs for those who enroll through Fall 2025*
  • Deferred billing plans 
  • Generous transfer credit policy and academic credit for technical training, certifications, work, life and military experience
  • Scholarship options for undergraduate transfer students and selected degrees
  • College credit for prior learning may be available at both the bachelor or graduate levels provided you meet our qualifications.
  • ACE credit applied when relevant
  • 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)
  • No GRE or GMAT requirement for business-related graduate programs
  • Access to Career Bridge that ensures students are prepared to obtain great opportunities through the development of career preparation strategies throughout the institution
  • Four convenient locations that include downtown Chicago, Wheeling, Lisle, in Illinois as well as Tampa, Florida.

*Not including first time freshmen programs. 

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For general questions about this partnership, please contact Laura Beaupre at lbeaupre@nl.edu.

Interested in learning more about partnership opportunities at NLU? Contact NLU's 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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