Wherever you are in life, NLU offers an education shaped entirely around you, so you can build the career and the life you are working toward.
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Why NLU?
We welcome learners wherever they are. We bridge the gaps, celebrate your wins, and help you build the better life you are looking for.
We break down barriers and meet each student where they are.
We will always save a seat for anyone trying to better themselves.
We are committed to developing leaders and transforming lives.
We make a space where all are welcome and supported to succeed.
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Every NLU journey starts with a calling. Explore the areas of study, and meet someone whose life changed because they followed theirs.
Earn a career-ready certificate in months, not years, with hands-on training and employer connections that lead straight to work.
“I thought my plans of working in the medical field were not going to happen. Now look at me!”
Damaris Townes Medical Assistant Certificate Among the first Accelerate U Medical Assistant graduates, now working in the field.
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Step into nursing, health services, and human services roles that strengthen communities.
“NLU worked with me on flexibility and financial support, and that made all the difference.”
Berneice Mills-Thomas B.S. Healthcare Leadership + M.S. Management A community health leader and NACHC Hall of Fame inductee.
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Understand people and help them through counseling, psychology, and applied behavior analysis.
“The faculty were committed to our futures as superior clinical psychologists, and it showed in every interaction.”
Ashley Shenberger Psy.D. Clinical Psychology A U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander providing mental health care to thousands of service members.
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Become a teacher or advance as an educator and leader, with programs built around real classroom impact.
“Your circumstances do not define you. Choose to remain hopeful.”
Wendy Reed Randall M.A. Education Rose from a New Orleans housing project to published author and counselor.
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Move into management, analytics, leadership, and marketing with a degree built for how business works now.
“NLU committed to work with everyone's schedule, situation, and circumstance.”
Darrell Williams M.S. Management A veteran who served in the White House Communications Agency.
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Train at Kendall College for careers in the culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality.
“Kendall gave me the foundational skills and mindset to get my career started.”
Beverly Kim A.A.S. Culinary Arts James Beard Award winning chef and owner of Parachute and Wherewithall.
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Build in-demand skills in IT, cybersecurity, and computer science, from certificate to bachelor's.
“Whatever you are struggling with, they always have the solution.”
Sindi Cekrezi B.S. Computer Science and Information Systems Came from Albania for NLU's rigorous program.
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Starting your first degree? We will meet you where you are and help you build the skills, confidence, and support system to finish strong.
Explore undergraduateundergrad programsAlready earned some credits? Bring them with you. NLU is built for transfer students, and we will help you pick up right where you left off.
See how your credits transferLife got in the way and you never finished? Our flexible online and evening options are designed for adults coming back to finish what they started.
Finish your degreeReady to advance? Move into licensed practice, leadership, or research with a master's or doctoral degree built for working professionals.
Explore graduate programsTell us about you, your goals, and the level of study you are interested in. It takes about a minute.
An NLU enrollment advisor reaches out to answer your questions and map a personalized plan for your education.
Submit your application with help from your advisor, choose an upcoming start date, and begin moving toward the career you want.
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Next start date: September 21, 2026
The practical details
NLU offers multiple start dates through the year, so you do not have to wait to begin. An advisor will help you pick the next start that fits your plans.
Tuition is built to be affordable, with financial aid, scholarships, and generous transfer credit that can lower both your cost and your time to finish.
Choose online, on-campus, or evening formats, learn in small classes, and work with an advisor and success coach from your first call through graduation.
Eight colleges and schools, one university built around you. Choose a college to explore its programs.
Earn professional credentials and college credit at a pace that fits your full-time schedule.
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Expand access to mental health services with a master's or doctorate in psychology or behavioral science.
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Turn lifelong learners into business leaders through graduate study in business, leadership, and analytics.
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A world-renowned school of culinary arts and hospitality management.
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NLU's largest and oldest college, preparing teachers, educators, and education leaders.
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Furthering careers in compassion with flexible routes to a degree in nursing.
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Preparing students of diverse backgrounds to succeed as professionals in today's evolving workforce.
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Earn the same respected NLU degree fully online, built around the schedule of a working adult.
ExploreNo commitment required. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions and guide your next move.
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