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Can't make it to campus to see an advisor?  NLU advisors are available for live chats from 12:30-1:30 Monday-Friday.  Just click go to "Online Advising" during this time.

Winter Term starts January 12th.  See your advisor today to register for courses! Contacting the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center The Undergraduate Academic Advising Center is open to all undergraduate students at NLU.  Our mission is to help NLU undergraduates to succeed and graduate.  Please see us as often as you need advising services. Telephone: 1-800-443-5522 ext. 5900 E-mail: advising@nl.edu

Scheduling an appointment:
Students can set up an appointment for either an in-person meeting or a phone advising session in two ways:  
- Via the web:

• Visit the NLU portal and log-in using your usual NLU username and password.
• You will find a link under NLU Resources to Schedule Advising Appointment.
• Once on the appointment scheduling system, you will first select if you would like your appointment to be in-person or by phone.
• If you select an in-person appointment, you should then select an advisor at your campus.  If your appointment will be by phone, any advisor at any campus could meet with you.
• You can view the availability for advisors, and then select your day and time.  Please be sure to follow all steps until you finally click "Make Appointment". 
• You will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment

- Via the phone:
         You can also make an appointment with an advisor by calling us at 1-800-443-5522, extension 5900.        

Hours of Service:
Hours vary by campus, but all campuses have evening hours at least two days per week. Saturday appointments are be available at times at Chicago, North Shore and Lisle. Please check www.nl.edu/advising/contact-your-advisor.cfm to see advisors at each campus and hours of operation.

When should you see an academic advisor?
Academic advisors will be available for appointments by phone and in-person.  You should schedule an appointment with an advisor whenever you need assistance with your academic program at NLU.  Among the most common reasons that students see us are:

• To have a course registration form signed.
• To check on progress towards graduation, and work together to design an Academic Action Plan to plan how you can complete all of your requirements and obtain your degree as quickly as possible.
• To learn more about university resources for help both in and out of the classroom.
• To learn more about the various majors that NLU offers and learn more about the specific requirements for each.
• To discuss course selection for an upcoming term.
• To discuss your transfer credits.
• Anything else to help you achieve success at NLU!