THE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete this application (or complete the online application at nl.edu/applyonline)* 2. Refer to the appropriate Application Checklist for program requirements
(available online at nl.edu/applyonline)
3. Gather supporting documents as listed on the Application Checklist 4. Mail the completed application and supporting documents to:
Office of Admissions National Louis University 1000 Capitol Drive Wheeling, IL 60090
Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions 888.NLU.TODAY (658.8632) • admissions@nl.edu • nl.edu
Note: Submit a complete application with all supporting documents at least 4–6 weeks prior to the beginning of your program. Complete applications receive priority processing. Applications without all supporting documents are not prioritized. Please submit supporting documents as soon as possible.
ADMISSION POLICY
Procedures and requirements are specific to each program. Admission to study in one program does not ensure admission to all programs. The decision to deny admission cannot be appealed. It is your responsibility to be aware of the policies and requirements of National Louis University as stated in the University catalog. National Louis University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement, including fees, at any time, with or without notice.
National Louis University admits students to all programs and activities and administers all educational, employment, and other policies without discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, military status or marital status.
I certify that the information given on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I have attended no institutions other than those listed. I understand that I am responsible for arranging the forwarding of official transcripts of records from schools I have attended, and that such transcripts become the property of the University and will not be returned to me. I also give my permission to National Louis University to verify my educational records with the institutions I have attended.
Applicant’s Signature Date
Please refer to the appropriate Application Checklist for program requirements.
National Louis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. The University is authorized to operate in Illinois by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. National Louis University’s College of Management and Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. National College of Education at National Louis University is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Office of Admissions | National Louis University | 1000 Capitol Drive | Wheeling, IL 60090 UNIV-Grad-Admin-App-6July2015
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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND ADVANCEMENT
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES —
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES
oGeneral Psychology
oHealth Psychology
oHuman Development Psychology
oOrganizational Psychology
oPsychological Assessment
oLeadership
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES — GRADUATE
School of Business and Management o Master of Business Administration (MBA)
(also available online)
oMS in Human Resource Management and Development
oMS in Written Communication
School of Health and Human Services o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA)
(also available online)
oMS in Counseling
o Clinical Mental Health Counseling
o School Counseling
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences oMA in Psychology
oMA in Public Policy and Administration
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES — DOCTORAL
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences oPhD in Community Psychology
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES — NON-DEGREE
oSchool Counseling for non-teachers
oSchool Counseling for licensed teachers
WISCONSIN CAMPUS — GRADUATE
School of Business and Management
oMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (online only)
FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER — GRADUATE
School of Business and Management
oMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (online only) School of Health and Human Services
o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA)
(also available online) PROGRAM INFORMATION
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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES — GRADUATE
oMAT in Early Childhood Education*
oMAT in Elementary Education*
oMAT in Secondary Education*
oMAT in Special Education*
oMEd in Administration and Supervision**
oMEd in Curriculum and Instruction**
o ESL/Bilingual Concentrations
o Personalized Option Concentration
oMEd in Early Childhood Administration (online only)**
oMEd in Educational Psychology, Pre-Licensure**
oMEd in Special Education**
oMEd in Language and Literacy Education**
oMEd in Mathematics Education**
oMEd in Reading**
oMEd in Specialized Endorsements (also available online)**
o Early Childhood Special Education/Reading
o ESL/Bilingual Education Reading
o ESL/Bilingual Education/Special Education
o ESL/Bilingual Education/
Early Childhood Special Education
o ESL/Early Childhood Special Education
o ESL/Reading
o ESL/Special Education
o Special Education/Reading
o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (also available online)**
o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment with Teacher Leader Major (also available online)
oMEd in Technology in Education (also available online)**
oCAS in Curriculum and Instruction
oCAS in Language and Literacy Education
oCAS in Mathematics Education
oCAS in Reading
oCAS in Technology in Education (also available online)
ILLINOIS CAMPUSES — DOCTORAL
oEdD in Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
oEdD in Disability and Equity in Education
oEdD in Educational Leadership
oEdD in Reading, Language, and Literacy
oEdD in School Psychology
Non-degree
o Subsequent Illinois Teaching Endorsements** (similar to the old subsequent certifications)
o Early Childhood
o Elementary Education
o Secondary Education
o Special Education
Endorsements (stand-alone endorsements) oBilingual Education
oDirector of Special Education
oEarly Childhood Special Education
oEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)
oLBS I
oLibrary Information Specialist
oReading Teacher
oSchool Counselor
oTeacher Leader
Educational Specialist
oEdS in Administration and Supervision
oEdS in Reading and Language
oEdS in School Psychology
WISCONSIN CAMPUS — GRADUATE
o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (online only)**
FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER — DOCTORAL
oMEd in Administration and Supervision**
oMEd in Early Childhood Administration (online only)**
o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
(also available online)**
FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER — DOCTORAL
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION oEdS in Administration and Supervision
oEdD in Educational Leadership
* Designed for individuals with a non-teaching bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. This degree leads to Illinois licensure.
** Designed for licensed teachers. *** Designed for licensed educators.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please indicate the program to which you are applying. Your NLU Student ID, application status updates and your official admission notification will be sent to the email address you supply. Please remember to check your email regularly. Once you have been admitted, your NLU Student Email Account will be created and all NLU communications will be sent to that account.
Last Name First Middle Maiden
Address: Street or Route
City/State/Zip Country
Home Telephone Work Telephone Email Address
Social Security Number Marital Status* Birth Date Gender
* Optional Information
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Please indicate the degree and program to which you are applying.
Degree _________________________________________________ Program __________________________________________ Concentration (if applicable) _________________________________ Location/Campus __________________________________ Term: o Fall/September o Winter/January o Spring/April o Summer/June Year __________ If you’re applying for an undergraduate program in Chicago, when would you like to attend classes: o Daytime o Evening Have you ever attended or applied to National Louis University before? o Yes o No If so, when? _______ Please list any former names used while earning academic credit: __________________________________________________ U.S. Citizen? o Yes o No If no, indicate country of citizenship _______________________________________ If U.S. permanent resident, No. A: _____________________________________________________________________________ If non-resident, give U.S. Visa type. ____________________________________________________________________________ What is the primary language spoken in your home? _____________________________________________________________ If English is not your native language, have you participated in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program in the U.S.?
o Yes o No
Are you an international student who will require an F-1 Student Visa? o Yes o No Are you currently serving or have served in the Armed Service? o Yes o No
If yes, which of the following best describes your current status?
o Active Duty o Reserves/National Guard o Veterans (Discharged)
What is/was your branch of service and rank? ____________________________________________________________________ Are you the dependent or spouse of a veteran or active service member? o Yes o No
If yes, which of the following best describes your current status? o Dependent child/spouse eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits o Dependent child/spouse NOT eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits o Unknown
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ETHNIC BACKGROUND*
Please select from BOTH ethnic and racial identification sections to help the university meet its federal reporting obligations. WHAT IS YOUR ETHNICITY?*
o Hispanic or Latino o Not Hispanic or Latino
PLEASE SELECT ONE OR MORE RACES
o American Indian or Alaska Native o Asian o Black or African American o Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander o White o Choose Not to Respond * Optional Information
EDUCATION
National Louis University requires that you list all institutions you have ever attended, regardless of whether credit appears on other transcripts or was used towards a degree.
Institution City/State
Dates Attended Degree Conferred
Institution City/State
Dates Attended Degree Conferred
Institution City/State
Dates Attended Degree Conferred
Institution City/State
Dates Attended Degree Conferred
Last High School Attended
Name Address/City/State/Zip
Dates Attended Date Graduated
EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer Position/Occupation From To
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Have you ever taken any admission tests? o Yes o No
If yes, please list: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have relevant professional certificates or licensure? o Yes o No
Please describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a professional educator license? o Yes o No If yes, in which state? __________________
Exact Title License Number
If you have an Illinois professional educator license, please indicate your Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) as this is essential for us to verify your ISBE test results. ______________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Graduate candidates must provide three academic or professional references. Some programs require letters of recommendation.
Please refer to the Application Checklist for your program.
I do o do not o retain my right to read confidential letters of recommendation.
Name Position Business or Institution Name
Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip
Name Position Business or Institution Name
Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip
Name Position Business or Institution Name
Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip
Name Position Business or Institution Name
Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip
Name Position Business or Institution Name
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WRITTEN STATEMENT
(Graduate College of Professional Studies and Advancement Applicants only)
This statement is one of the criteria used to evaluate your application. This statement presents your reasons for selecting the licensure/degree program to which you are applying. Reasons should include career goals and specific indications of how the program of study will help you realize these goals (attach additional sheets if necessary). Some programs have additional essay requirements. Please refer to the application checklist for your program for specific instructions. Written statements and essays may be submitted to admissions@nl.edu or they may be attached to this application.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Optional)
Add any accomplishments, honors, tests taken (including dates) or other educational information you feel is pertinent to your study at National Louis University.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FEEDBACK ABOUT NLU
Who or what prompted your interest in National Louis University (NLU)? (Check all that apply)
o Newspaper _________________________________ o NLU Open House ________________________ o Radio Station _______________________________ o Community College Counselor ____________ o Television ___________________________________ o NLU Faculty Member _____________________ o Website ____________________________________ o NLU Enrollment Representative ____________ o Advertising _________________________________ o NLU Alumni/NLU Student
o Corporate Partnership _______________________ o Co-Worker o Convention ________________________________ o Friend/Relative(s)
