National Louis UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chicago, IL. Operating on a semester system.

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Chicago, IL
13K+ students
@nl.edu
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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs)

The semester, explained for National Louis University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs)
Campus terms
8
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Summer Term 2026 (Semester Programs)
  2. Summer Quarter 2026 First 5-Week Session
  3. Summer Quarter 2026 First 6-Week Session
  4. Summer Quarter 2026 10-Week Session
  5. Summer Quarter 2026Summer Quarter 2026 12-Week Session
  6. Summer Quarter 2026 Second 3-Week Session
  7. Summer Quarter 2026 Second 5-Week Session
  8. Summer Quarter 2026 Second 6-Week Session
  9. Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs)Relevant now
  10. Fall Quarter 2026
  11. Winter Quarter 2027
  12. Winter Term 2027 (Semester Programs)
  13. Spring Quarter 2027
  14. Summer Term 2027 (Semester Programs)
  15. Summer Quarter 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

B

BSU
Black Student Union

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board

E

Eagle
The university mascot, often used in school spirit contexts.

L

LSA
Latinx Student Association

S

SGA
Student Government Association

T

The Food Court
The dining facility located within the University Center.
The Loop
The downtown Chicago neighborhood where the main campus is located.
The UC
University Center of Chicago, the primary residential facility for NLU students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
122 S. Michigan
The main Chicago campus building located in the Peoples Gas Building.
D2L
Desire2Learn, the online learning management system for course materials.
daily_grind_i
Daily Grind I
daily_grind_ii
Daily Grind II
Eagle Card
The official student identification card used for building access and services.
Handshake
The career services platform used for job postings and internship searches.
Lisle
The NLU campus located in the western suburbs.
MyNLU
The central student portal for accessing grades, registration, and financial aid.
Pathways
The specific undergraduate program model at NLU focused on affordability and support.
Peoples Gas Building
The historic building housing the main Chicago campus.
skylight_cafe
Skylight Cafe
the_dining_room_at_kendall_college
The Dining Room at Kendall College
U-Pass
The discounted CTA transit pass provided to eligible full-time students.
Wheeling
The NLU campus located in the northern suburbs.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Chicago for National Louis University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chicago.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

117

Student Population

275,000

City Transportation

Walkability

77

Bikeability

72

Public Transit

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses, CTA L rail system, Metra commuter rail

Nearest Airports

O Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

37 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

17 E. Adams St. Garage

garage • Limited discount cards available at front desk; use iparkit app

Must use NLU email and discount code Student598 on iparkit app.

55 E. Monroe St. Garage

garage • Obtain discount card from garage office on level P2

$25 replacement fee for lost discount cards.

Grant Park North

garage • Pass Card required from garage office

Located at 25 N. Michigan Ave.

Millennium Park Garage

garage • Pass Card required from garage office

Located at 5 S. Columbus Dr.

Campus News

Latest updates from National Louis University

Kendall College Featured in Restaurant Business

Kendall College at NLU was highlighted for its contributions to the culinary and restaurant industry.

Sep 17, 2026

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NLU Welcomes Hundreds to 4th Annual Student Success Summit

The Undergraduate College hosted its annual summit to prepare first-year students for their academic journey.

Sep 17, 2026

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NLU President Dr. Eddie Phillips Sits Down With ABC 7 Chicago

President Phillips discussed the university's mission and future initiatives on local news.

Aug 17, 2026

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NLU Emergency Notification System is active; students are encouraged to update contact information in the portal.

NLU Emergency Notification System is active; students are encouraged to update contact information in the portal.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at National Louis University

Eagle Welcome: Fuel Your Flight

September 21, 2026

Chicago Campus

Kick-off event for the new academic year to welcome students and provide resources for success.

Latinx/e Heritage Month Event - Comida, Convivio y Caballo Dorado

September 21, 2026

Chicago Campus

A celebration featuring food and community gathering for Latinx/e Heritage Month.

NLU 2026 Fall Quarter: Welcome Week

September 21, 2026

Chicago Campus

A week of activities to welcome students to the Fall 2026 quarter, running from September 21 to September 25.

Bowling Night

September 24, 2026

Chicago Campus

A social event for students to enjoy bowling and meet peers.

Eagle Fest-Chicago

September 24, 2026

Chicago Campus

A campus-wide festival for students to connect and celebrate the start of the term.

Open House Chicago

October 15, 2026

18 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Prospective students can explore programs, connect with faculty, and learn about enrollment.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at National Louis University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

The Infinite

Room types: apartment-style

University Center

Room types: quad semi suite, semi-private suite, apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@nl.edu

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