Next Steps For Students Interested in ACL 301

1. Meet with Your Advisor or Success Coach

Discuss with your Advisor or Coach which of the ACL 301 pre-approved portfolio topics meets both your experience and degree requirements. You can submit up to two portfolios each time you enroll in ACL 301. 

*Note: Be sure you can write to the different elements included in your preferred topic's outline and can provide the required documentation!

2. Review the Course Details

-ACL 301 is a pass/fail course. If you pass, you will earn 2 quarter hours of credit. Passing ACL 301 is required in order to receive additional credit for your essays.

-Most portfolios are worth 5 quarter hours each. In total, you can earn up to 12 quarter hours of credit, though you will only be charged for 2 hours.

-Each portfolio has a required essay component. This essay must be 8 to 10 pages in length, in APA format, and completed within the six-week course period. 

-The course requires weekly assignment submissions designed to help students develop their essay as part of their final portfolio. 

3. Confirm with Student Finance

Contact NLU's Student Finance office to determine financial aid eligibility and payment plan questions related to taking ACL 301. Reminder that students may use financial aid to cover the cost of this course if they are enrolled as a full-time student at the time of completing the course. Any successful attempts after the first attempt will have to be paid out of pocket. 

4. Time to Enroll!

If you feel confident about meeting these expectations, your advisor or coach can enroll you in the next ACL 301 course offering that fits in your schedule!