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. 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) admissions@nl.edu 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
PROGRAM INFORMATION Please indicate the program to which you are applying. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 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 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 o General o Health o Human Development 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 Bachelor of Arts (BA) o Business Administration Bachelor of Science (BS) o Health Care Leadership o Management o Management Information Systems (online) Post-Baccalaureate Certificates o Leadership o Organizational o Psychological Assessment o Master of Business Administration (MBA) o Master of Health Services Administration (MHA) Master of Science (MS) o Human Resource Management and Development 2 FLORIDA Bachelor of Science (BS) o Health Care Leadership (online) o Management (online) o Management Information Systems (online) o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online) Master of Education (MEd)** o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment o Technology in Education (online) Educational Specialist (EdS) Doctor of Education (EdD) o Educational Leadership WISCONSIN Bachelor of Science (BS) o Health Care Leadership (online) o Management (online) o Management Information Systems (online) o Master of Business Administration (MBA) (online) Master of Education (MEd)** o Early Childhood Administration (online) o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment o Technology in Education (online) Educational Specialist (EdS) (Type 51 License) o Reading and Language Doctor of Education (EdD) o Educational Leadership o Reading and Language
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (BA) o Early Childhood Education o Early Childhood Practice (Non-Licensure) o Elementary Education o Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)* o Early Childhood Education o Elementary Education o Secondary Education o Special Education Master of Education (MEd)** 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 o ESL/Bilingual Education/Early Childhood Special Education o ESL/Early Childhood Special Education (available online only) o ESL/Reading o ESL/Special Education o Special Education/Middle Level Mathematics o Special Education/Reading o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment o Teaching, Learning, and Assessment with Teacher Leader Major o Technology in Education 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 Educational Specialist (EdS) 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. 3
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. 4
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 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 d EMPLOYMENT Current Employer Position/Occupation From To Current Employer Address/City/State/Zip Telephone 5
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 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 Name Position Business or Institution Name Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip Name Position Business or Institution Name Professional Email Address Telephone Address/City/State/Zip 6
WRITTEN STATEMENT ( 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 admissions@nl.edu or they may be attached to this application. 7
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