FAQs for FOCUS Students
What is it like to be a FOCUS Student?
First, you must answer the question “Am I here to Learn?” If the answer is not “YES” do not enroll. FOCUS students are College students, they are expected to act as such. They attend their classes. They are punctual. They are prepared. They have assigned readings, papers and presentations which must be completed and turned in when due. They Learn!
Second, because FOCUS courses are offered in accelerated format, additional independent student diligence is required prior to and throughout the course.
Do I need an Academic Advisor signature to register?
Yes. Effective November 6, 2006, Naitonal-Louis University has an Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (UAAC).
All students must obtain an advisor signature before they can be registered.
The UAAC phone number is 1-800-443-5522 ext. 5900. The web site for complete information is http://www.nl.edu/advising/
How many class meetings can I miss?
All class sessions are mandatory. Of course, any absence which is not made up, reduces your grade. If you miss more than half of the scheduled meetings, it is impossible for you to be given a satisfactory grade. Your instructor will provide detailed information on his or her individual attendance requirements.
How are classes graded?
The evaluation system emphasizes individual achievement and performance. Grades for completed courses are assigned following this scale: A = Outstanding performance; B = Above satisfactory performance ; C = Satisfactory performance; D = Marginal performance; F = Failing performance; I = In Progress
I got an "I" what do I do now?
It is the student's responsibility to complete the course requirements to the instructor's satisfaction. National - Louis University revised their "I" grade policy in August of 2006. For the complete policy information refer to Academic Alert #2006-18 at http://www.nl.edu/provost/2006AcademicAlerts/
If you have any quesitons, plese contact the Registrar's office at http://www.nl.edu/registrar/
Do I have be an admitted National-Louis University student to attend a FOCUS course?
No, but you must be admitted before you can begin a second term.
I haven’t taken any college courses, can I take FOCUS courses?
It is recommended a student have completed a minimum of 45 Quarter Hours to be eligible for FOCUS. It is recommended that students with fewer then 45 Hours take our Student Success Term first. This term consists of available ACL courses and INT100.
How do I register for a FOCUS Course?
If you are eligible, you complete the registration form for the appropriate academic term and fax or mail it to the number/address on the form.
How do I verify scheduling information?
As a final authority in verifying your course selections you should access our Banner based Focus course schedules, which include current enrollment information.
On any NLU page on the drop down menu under Academics, click Full Academic Schedule.
Select the term of interest and click the Submit button.
Select all subject areas (click top item, scroll to bottom, and hold the shift-key and click the mouse with the icon on the last item)
Select FOCUS for Part of Term.
Click the Class Search button
Course titles may be clicked to access additional information.
Please use this feature to determine course availability and to verify class times, dates, and days.
How do I start my on line course?
If you have registered for the course, got to http://webct.nl.edu/students/ and connect through the Get Connected to Web CT link. Instructions on obtaining your password and account name appear there.
How do I find out how much money I owe the University?
Currently enrolled students can go to http://my.nl.edu for the login screen and instructions for our online viewing of financial status. Alternatively, you can call Student Finance at extensions 3471, 2454, 4505 or 5280) and anyone there will be willing and able to explain the payment options available. But if payment arrangements need to be set up for a current or past due balance you should call Brian Pudil (Ext. 3202) Nissa Shams (Ext. 3308) Les Molin (Ext. 5279) or Odie Schaefer (Ext. 5800).
How do I contact the Financial Aid Office?
The Financial Aid Office is at extension 5350.
How do I get my textbooks? Effective May 1, 2006 we are no longer using MBS Direct as our bookstore.
FOCUS Students are responsible for purchasing the needed textbook(s) and student guides for each course prior to the start of the first class session. All materials can be ordered directly from eCampus. com or by calling 1-859-514-5255. Be sure to identify yourself as a FOCUS student. If you would like to order from the web: www.ecampus.com/nlu
When at the NLU page on the ecampus books site, select:
1.) virtual bookstore program - go to your schools virtual bookstore to buy and sell your new and used books
2.) under find an Institution, click on Illinois
3.) choose National-Louis University
4.) follow the instructions to order or sell your textbooks
How do I drop a course?
If you do not wish to continue a course, you must notify the FOCUS registrar by mail or Fax. Your request must be received within two weeks of the course start date. If you do not withdraw within two weeks of the course start, you will be billed for the entire course. All withdrawals require written notification to the Registrars Office. The notice should include your name, social security number, and signature, as well as the name and location of the course being dropped. Or, you can print and fax this form.
The letter can be mailed or faxed to:
National-Louis University
Registrars Office
1000 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090 Fax: 847-465-4746
Forms
Registration
Course Drop/Add
Credit Card Charge Authorization (if you wish to pay by credit card)
