For 130 years, NLU has been a powerful educational and professional resource for the people of Chicago. We are a people-centered institution dedicated to professions that help others: teaching, managing, counseling and public service. We attract busy, diverse, motivated students who seek fulfilling careers in business, education, health and human services, and social and behavioral sciences. If you are ready to make a career for yourself and a difference in your community, then NLU was made for you.
The NLU Advantage
There are many education options out there, but only one NLU. Here is what we offer:
- Community – We’re all in this together — classmates, professors, career counselors and alumni. Connect with like-minded peers, build mentor relationships and receive the individualized support to succeed at NLU and beyond.
- Convenience – NLU students juggle family, work and community obligations. We make it easier to earn your degree with convenient locations, flexible day, evening or weekend classes and 24/7 online learning.
- Credibility – NLU is recognized and respected nationwide for the expertise and experience of our faculty and the depth of our curriculum. In Chicago, NLU is synonymous with quality, caring and professionalism.
- Support – NLU faculty and staff truly care about your success, and we have launched programs like Pathways at NLU and the Academic Success Center to provide the resources you need, when you need them.
Apply to NLU
Learn how to apply to Chicago’s top school for people-serving professions. Contact us to speak with an admissions counselor and find out why NLU is right for you.