ANDersTM Thrive in Life and Higher Education
Live Your Life AND Achieve Your Goals. – At National University, you can be a busy adult AND a successful student. A hard-working professional AND dedicated parent AND a future-focused lifelong learner. We recognize and support all the various facets of your life, so you can break through any barriers standing between you and the success you deserve.
Not Your Traditional Student — And Proud of It
Dive into the stories of the busy adults who turned their bold dreams into real life achievements
– our ANDers.
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Celebrating Strength
Sacrifice, and Success.
It’s time to turn the spotlight to those building the future— ANDers
Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to educating working adults. Now, we’re taking aim at the barriers potential students face in hopes of eliminating as many as possible.
40,000
Current number of enrolled students
245,000
Total alumni since
inception
$37M+
In Scholarships &
tuition reductions
150+
Academic degree, plus credential and certificate programs
Whole Human EducationTM
National University offers a holistic approach to student support, ensuring nothing stands between ANDers and success.
Financial Support
1:1 assistance for navigating the financial aid process, generous transfer credit policy, needs-based tuition reduction grants, and scholarships.
Academic Support
4-, 8-, and 12-week online classes, unlimited free tutoring, individual coaching, writing center, and 150+ academic degree programs, credentials, and certificates.
Career Support
NU Mentoring Network for individual student and alumni career guidance, professional development opportunities, access to job listings, and customized career support.
Wellness Support
Free virtual mental health counseling, access to wellness resources, and Student Wellness Center offering 1:1 support for life challenges.
Community Support
Web-based student networking platform, student clubs and community service events, flexible online options to balance work and family.
Become Inspired by
Our Original Anthem
The Whole You
This song honors the strength and determination of NU’s ANDers — students pursuing higher education while managing work, parenting, family caregiving, military service, and more.
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