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Student Orientations - Start Here!

The following orientations are designed to not only introduce you to your new Online Campus but to help you succeed as an online student. Learn specific tips and strategies to get the most out of your online course. 

  • NLU Student Online Orientation 
    The NLU Student Online Orientation provides strategies for how to succeed as an online learner. In addition, you will learn about many of the academic and technical resources NLU has available for students.

Student NLU Online Campus (D2L) Help Tutorials 

Every class at NLU Online Campus is unique. Your instructor will select the tools most appropriate for your course content. In your course you may be required to use communication tools such as forums or chat, and assessment tools such as quizzes or assignments. Below you will find helpful how-to guides and videos for some of the most popular Online Campus tools.

Student Tutorials:

Getting Started with D2L Student Guide:
Learn how to access courses, email, view, print and download course materials
   NLU Guide: Student Getting Started D2L Quick Guide (PDF)‌
   D2L Guide: "Get Started Guide"

How to Login to D2L:
Learn how to log into the NLU Online Campus
   NLU Guide: Login Guide (PDF)‌
‌ ‌  D2L Guide: "Get Started Guide"
   NLU Video: Login Video Guide (Video)

Browser and System Requirements:
Learn which browsers and system settings work with D2L
   NLU Guide: Quick Guide Browser System D2L Requirements (PDF)

Your D2L Account Settings: 
Learn how to adjust your D2L settings and preferences
   NLU Guide:  Account Settings and D2L Help Guide (PDF)
   D2L Guide:  Settings Guide (Web Page)
   NLU Video:  AccountSettings (Video)

Navigation:
Learn how to navigate both the D2L Home and Course Home pages
   NLU Guide: My Home & Course Home Guide (PDF) 
‌   NLU Video: My Home (Video) 

Dropbox Tool:
Learn to Submit Assignments in D2L
   NLU Guide: Dropbox and Dropbox Feedback Guide (PDF)
‌ ‌  NLU Video: DropboxVideo Guide (Video)

Discussion Tool:
Learn to locate, post, reply and add attachments to the discussion board
   NLU Guide: Discussion Board Guide
   D2L Guide: Discussion Guide (Web Page)
   NLU Video: Discussion Board (Video)

Chat Tool:
Learn how to use the chat tool to set up a private or public chat
   NLU Guide: Chat Quick Guide‌ (PDF)
   D2L Guide: Chat Guide (Web Page)

Classlist Tool: 
Use the classlist to view who is enrolled in the course, send emails, and more
   NLU Guide: Classlist Quick Guide (PDF)
‌ ‌  D2L Guide: Classlist Guide (Web Page)

Grades Tool: 
Learn how to use the the grades tool to view published grades for graded items
   D2L Guide: Grades Guide (Web Page)
   NLU Video: Grades (Video)

Email Tool: 
Learn how to use the email tool to send, receive and reply to emails in D2L
   D2L Guide: Email Guide (Web Page)
   NLU Guide: Student_Email_Quick_Guide (PDF)

Content Tool: ‌
Learn how to use the Content tool to view your course content in D2L
   D2L Guide: Content Guide (Web Page)
   NLU Guide: Content Quick Guide (PDF)

If you need assistance with D2L you can call the NLU Helpdesk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll free at 1-866-813-1177 or at extension x4357 if you are on campus. You can also email your questions to the Helpdesk at helpdesk@nl.edu. If you are having any problems logging your online course, make sure to contact the NLU Technical Support Help Desk. 

Demo Course Site for the NLU Online Campus (Desire2Learn)

In this Online Campus demonstration course, you will learn how to submit assignments, access course content, and attempt quizzes in a safe online practice environment. Dive in and gain the experience you need to be successful in any of your online or blended classes! 

To access the demonstration course go to https://d2l.nl.edu/

To enter the demonstration course:

Username: Demo.Student
Password: demostudent

Student Support Resources and Help Desk at NLU

The NLU support team wants you to succeed! Explore our extensive student services including library and learning support, academic advising, and career development. Find the technical help you need with your online course. Request accommodations for physical and learning needs.

OIT Help Desk for Student Support: Toll Free Phone: 886-813-1177 ex. 4357 on campus.
If you are having any problems logging your online course, make sure to contact the NLU Technical Support Help Desk. Help Desk staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through a toll-free number. 

Student Services:  http://www.nl.edu/t4/studentservices/
For an overview of all the student services at NLU visit this first link, the NLU Student Services page, here you will find links and contact information to help you succeed.

The Academic Advising Center:  http://nlu.nl.edu/t4/studentservices/academicadvising/
The Academic Advising Center will assist you in planning your degree and help you to select classes you need to graduate on time.

The Office of Diversity, Access and Equity:  http://www.nl.edu/t4/studentservices/officeofdiversity/
If you have questions about accessibility or special accommodations for your courses, please contact The Office Of Diversity, Access and Equity.

Career Services: http://nlu.nl.edu/t4/studentservices/careerdevelopment/
At Career Services you’ll find career counselors who can show you how to translate your NLU education into a fulfilling and successful career. You can also receive help crafting your resume or preparing for an interview.

The NLU Library:  http://www.nl.edu/t4/academics/nlulibrary/
Through the NLU Library Website, you will have 24/7 access to scholarly articles, local and international newspapers, full-text electronic books and more. Library faculty are available by email and phone to help you with your research.

NLU Learning Support:  http://www.nl.edu/t4/studentservices/learningsupport/
National Louis University’s Learning Support is your go-to resource for tutoring, workshops, and placement assessments. If you are having trouble with your class or need help writing a paper, the Learning Support team is here to help.

Smartthinking:  http://libguides.nl.edu/smarthinking
As an NLU student, you also have access to Smarthinking, a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week tutoring service. By using Smarthinking, you can live chat with a tutor in your subject area or submit a writing sample for tips and suggestions. 

 

Locations

  • CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

    NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

    122 S. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60603
    800.443.5522

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  • ELGIN

    Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

    620 Tollgate Road
    Elgin, IL 60123
    800.443.5522

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  • NORTH SHORE

    Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

    5202 Old Orchard Road
    Skokie, IL 60077
    800.443.5522

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  • LISLE

    Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

    850 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
    800.443.5522

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  • WHEELING

    Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

    1000 Capitol Drive
    Wheeling, IL 60090
    800.443.5522

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  • FLORIDA (TAMPA)

    Established in 1988 and located in one of the city's major business districts, NLU's Tampa campus serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to six classrooms, the campus features a conference room, a computer lab with high-speed Internet access, an extensive research library and comfortable student lounges.

    4950 West Kennedy Blvd. #300
    Tampa, FL 33609
    800.366.6581 | www.nl.edu/florida

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  • WISCONSIN

    NLU's Milwaukee campus has a proud history of serving graduate students in education in southeastern Wisconsin. Nearly one in five certified Wisconsin teachers looks to NLU for graduate education programs – more than any other university in the state. In addition to classrooms with high-tech media equipment, the campus offers a state-of-the-art computer lab with wireless Internet access and an extensive IDS research library.

    12000 West Park Place, Suite 100
    Milwaukee, WI 53224-3007
    414.577.2658

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