ADMISSION APPLICATION

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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. Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida applicants should mail the completed application, non-refundable $40.00 application fee* and supporting documents to:

National Louis University Office of Admissions 1000 Capitol Drive Wheeling, IL 60090

* Fee waived for NLU Alumni, Harrison Fellow Scholarship applicants and online applicants.

Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions 888.NLU.TODAY (658.8632) • [email protected] • 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-AdminApplication-17Feb2015

ADMISSION APPLICATION

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

o Applied Behavioral Sciences o Applied Communications o Criminal Justice

o Human Services o Liberal Arts Studies o Psychology o Social Science Graduate

Master of Arts (MA) o Psychology

o Public Policy and Administration o Health Services Administration o Global Social Policy

o Public Services Administration Master of Science (MS)

o Counseling

o Clinical Mental Health Counseling o School Counseling

o Written Communication Post-Baccalaureate Certificates o Forensic Mental Health o Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) o Community Psychology Non-degree

o School Counseling for non-teachers o School Counseling for licensed teachers COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS

Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (BA) o Business Administration Bachelor of Science (BS)

o Health Care Leadership (also available online) o Management (also available online)

o Management Information Systems (online) Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

o Leadership Graduate

o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (also available online)

o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA) Master of Science (MS)

o Human Resource Management and Development

FLORIDA Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science (BS)

o Health Care Leadership (online) o Management (online)

o Management Information Systems (online) Graduate

o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online) Master of Education (MEd)**

o Administration and Supervision o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

(also available online)

o Technology in Education (online) Educational Specialist (EdS) o Administration and Supervision Doctor of Education (EdD) o Educational Leadership WISCONSIN

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science (BS)

o Health Care Leadership (online) o Management (online)

o Management Information Systems (online) Graduate

o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online) Master of Education (MEd)**

o Administration and Supervision o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

(also available online)

o Technology in Education (online) Educational Specialist (EdS)

o Administration and Supervision (Type 51 License) o Reading and Language

Doctor of Education (EdD) o Educational Leadership o Reading and Language o General

o Health

o Human Development

o Organizational o Psychological

Assessment PROGRAM INFORMATION

Please indicate the program to which you are applying.

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts (BA) o Early Childhood Education

o Early Childhood Practice (Non-Licensure) o Elementary Education

o Special Education Graduate

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)*

o Early Childhood Education o Elementary Education o Secondary Education o Special Education

Master of Education (MEd)**

o Administration and Supervision o Curriculum and Instruction ESL/Bilingual Concentrations Personalized Option Concentration o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Educational Psychology, Pre-Licensure o General Special Education

o Language and Literacy Education o Mathematics Education

o Reading

o Specialized Endorsements

o Early Childhood Special Education/Reading o ESL/Bilingual Education/Middle Level Mathematics o ESL/Middle Level Mathematics

o ESL/Bilingual Education Reading

o ESL/Bilingual Education/Special Education (also available online)

o ESL/Bilingual Education/Early Childhood Special Education (also available online)

o ESL/Early Childhood Special Education (available online only)

o ESL/Reading

o ESL/Special Education (also available online) o Special Education/Middle Level Mathematics o Special Education/Reading

o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (also available online)

o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

with Teacher Leader Major (also available online) o Technology in Education (also available online)

Non-degree

o Subsequent Illinois Teaching Endorsements**

o Early Childhood o Elementary Education o Secondary Education

o Special Education

o Teacher Leader Endorsement o Superintendent Credential

Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) o Curriculum and Instruction

o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Educational Psychology

o General Special Education o Language and Literacy Education o Mathematics Education

o Reading

o Special Education

o Technology in Education (also available online) Educational Specialist (EdS)

o Administration and Supervision o Reading and Language

o School Psychology Doctor of Education (EdD) o Curriculum, Advocacy and Policy o Disability and Equity in Education o Educational Leadership

o Educational Psychology/

Human Learning and Development o Reading, Language and Literacy o School Psychology

* 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

Note: You must be admitted before you can receive financial aid.

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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. (This includes any coursework taken at a community college or

coursework taken after a degree was awarded)

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

Current Employer Address/City/State/Zip Telephone

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CAMPUS SAFETY

National Louis University is required to collect sex offender data under the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act, 730 ILCS 150/1 et. seq. (“the Act”). Answering “yes” to the following question will not necessarily preclude you from being admitted to, or enrolled, in National Louis University; however your failure to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information will be grounds for disciplinary action against you, up to and including dismissal from the University. Also, please be advised that information disclosed in response to this question may be made publicly available as required by the Act.

Are you currently required to register with law enforcement under the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act?

o Yes If yes, please fill out the Sex Offender Registration Form that may be obtained at nl.edu/publicsafety and submit a completed copy with this application.

o No If no, please proceed to the next section.

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

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WRITTEN STATEMENT

(Graduate Students 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 [email protected] 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)

o NLU Seminar _______________________________ o Other ___________________________________