Student Onboarding, Achievement, Relationships (SOAR)
Welcome to National Louis University! You are officially an NLU Eagle, and we are excited to have you join our community. College is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in your life, and we are committed to helping you navigate your journey with confidence, purpose, and support.
Whether you are a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, New Student Orientation (SOAR) is your introduction to National Louis University, and your first guided experience as an NLU Eagle. During your orientation experience, you'll connect with essential resources and engagement opportunities while building relationships with fellow students, faculty, and staff, helping you feel confident, prepared, and excited to begin your first quarter.
The NLU Orientation experience is designed to help you:
- Meet peers and explore the diversity of the NLU community.
- Identify resources focused on your personal and academic success.
- Explore ways to become a successful and active member of the community.
- Learn about strategies and techniques that will help you complete your future courses and graduate!
To meet your unique needs, National Louis provides orientation programs designed for each of our entering student pathways. Select your entering student profile to get specific information for your orientation experience:
- First Year Students: NLU is the ideal place to start your undergraduate journey! [More information for first-time freshmen]
- Transfer Students: Congratulations on choosing National Louis University as the destination to complete your undergraduate education! [More information for transfer students]
- Graduate Students: We're excited and ready to assist you in making the most of your graduate experience. [More information for graduate students]
- Kendall College Students: Find out about the specialized services for new Kendall College students. [More information for Kendall College students]
- International Students: Register for International New Student Orientation, mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 students . [More information for international students]
