GRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION

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1 GRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION 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 Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions 888.NLU.TODAY ( ) 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 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 UNIV-Grad-Admin-App-6July2015

2 PROGRAM INFORMATION Please indicate the program to which you are applying. COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND ADVANCEMENT ILLINOIS CAMPUSES POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES o General Psychology o Health Psychology o Human Development Psychology o Organizational Psychology o Psychological Assessment o Leadership WISCONSIN CAMPUS GRADUATE School of Business and Management o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online only) FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER GRADUATE School of Business and Management o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online only) School of Health and Human Services o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA) (also available online) ILLINOIS CAMPUSES GRADUATE School of Business and Management o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (also available online) o MS in Human Resource Management and Development o MS in Written Communication School of Health and Human Services o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA) (also available online) o MS in Counseling o Clinical Mental Health Counseling o School Counseling School of Social and Behavioral Sciences o MA in Psychology o MA in Public Policy and Administration ILLINOIS CAMPUSES DOCTORAL School of Social and Behavioral Sciences o PhD in Community Psychology ILLINOIS CAMPUSES NON-DEGREE o School Counseling for non-teachers o School Counseling for licensed teachers 2

3 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ILLINOIS CAMPUSES GRADUATE o MAT in Early Childhood Education* o MAT in Elementary Education* o MAT in Secondary Education* o MAT in Special Education* o MEd in Administration and Supervision** o MEd in Curriculum and Instruction** o ESL/Bilingual Concentrations o Personalized Option Concentration o MEd in Early Childhood Administration (online only)** o MEd in Educational Psychology, Pre-Licensure** o MEd in Special Education** o MEd in Language and Literacy Education** o MEd in Mathematics Education** o MEd in Reading** o MEd 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) o MEd in Technology in Education (also available online)** o CAS in Curriculum and Instruction o CAS in Language and Literacy Education o CAS in Mathematics Education o CAS in Reading o CAS in Technology in Education (also available online) ILLINOIS CAMPUSES DOCTORAL o EdD in Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy o EdD in Disability and Equity in Education o EdD in Educational Leadership o EdD in Reading, Language, and Literacy o EdD 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) o Bilingual Education o Director of Special Education o Early Childhood Special Education o English as a Second Language (ESL) o LBS I o Library Information Specialist o Reading Teacher o School Counselor o Teacher Leader Educational Specialist o EdS in Administration and Supervision o EdS in Reading and Language o EdS in School Psychology WISCONSIN CAMPUS GRADUATE o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (online only)** FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER DOCTORAL o MEd in Administration and Supervision** o MEd in Early Childhood Administration (online only)** o MEd in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (also available online)** FLORIDA REGIONAL CENTER DOCTORAL NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION o EdS in Administration and Supervision o EdD 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. 3

4 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 address you supply. Please remember to check your regularly. Once you have been admitted, your NLU Student 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 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. 4

5 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 Degree Conferred Institution City/State Degree Conferred Institution City/State Degree Conferred Institution City/State Degree Conferred Last High School Attended Name Address/City/State/Zip Date Graduated EMPLOYMENT Current Employer Position/Occupation From To Current Employer Address/City/State/Zip Telephone 5

6 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. 6

7 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 or they may be attached to this application. 7

8 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 Radio Station o Television o Website o Advertising o Corporate Partnership o Convention o NLU Seminar o NLU Open House o Community College Counselor o NLU Faculty Member o NLU Enrollment Representative o NLU Alumni/NLU Student o Co-Worker o Friend/Relative(s) o Other 8