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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chicago, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details 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.
7 entries Aug 24 → Dec 31, 2026
Fall Term 2026 (Semester Programs) Relevant now
Sep 21 → Dec 31, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026
Jan 18 → Apr 15, 2027
Winter Quarter 2027
Jan 18 → May 9, 2027
Winter Term 2027 (Semester Programs)
Apr 12 → Jul 4, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027
May 10 → Sep 15, 2027
Summer Term 2027 (Semester Programs)
Jul 5 → Sep 19, 2027
Summer Quarter 2027
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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 Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
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. Using DormWay at National Louis University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from National Louis University
NLU Alumna's $60,000 Gift Supports Future School Leaders Through New EAGLES Program An NLU alumna donated $60,000 to support future school leaders through the new EAGLES program.
Oct 22, 2026
Read More From Kyrgyzstan to Chicago: NLU Student Named 2026 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate An NLU student was recognized as the 2026 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.
Oct 21, 2026
Read More National Louis University Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Health Sciences Pathways NLU received a federal grant aimed at expanding pathways and career opportunities in Health Sciences.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at National Louis University
Open House Wheeling October 28, 2026
An open house event for the Wheeling campus location.
Late Start Classes Begin November 2, 2026
Beginning of late start classes for the 2026 Fall Quarter.
Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) November 26, 2026
University closed for the Thanksgiving holiday observing Nov 26-27.
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