Academic Assistance
At National University, we understand that studying for health
care professions can be demanding. That's why we're committed to
helping you academically when you need it. Many of our students
take advantage of one or more of our learning assistance or
curriculum programs listed below.
Learning Assistance
Peer tutoring and faculty advising are two services that
benefit students who desire assistance in their studies.
Faculty Student Advisors
Every new professional degree student is paired with a faculty
advisor before entering the program. In fact, you'll have your
first conversation with your faculty advisor before you register
for your first class. This allows you to ask any academic questions
and discuss options such as "Flex Tracks." Your faculty advisor is
a resource for you throughout your program.
Peer Tutoring Assistance
At National University, we support your academic success with free
peer tutoring at both our Illinois and Florida locations.
Getting Started: At
the beginning of each trimester, peer tutors offer new students a
special presentation on "How to Survive the Basic Sciences," packed
with strategies that really work to improve study skills and
grades. Also, a schedule of tutoring sessions and list of tutors is
given to each student during orientation, and is posted each week
on the online room
calendar maintained by the NUHS Office of Student Services.
Weekly Sessions:
Free weekly tutoring sessions are scheduled for most courses in the
basic science curriculum. For any other course in any degree
program, peer tutoring is offered on demand through the Office of
Student Services. A typical peer tutoring session may help clarify
points from lectures, labs, group discussions or assigned
readings.
The Peer Advantage:
Peer tutors are top students chosen by course instructors who meet
stringent academic qualifications. Having already completed the
course, they have insight on what will be expected of you in your
exams. Tutors act as facilitators for student learning, while the
student remains responsible for completing all actual
coursework.
The tutoring programs are coordinated through the Office
of Student Services.
Contact Student Services via email at studentservices@nuhs.edu, or
by phone at 630-889-6542.
Accessible Faculty
The faculty at National University is eager to assist students in
their academic and career goals. Faculty members post regular
office hours outside their offices and on their syllabi so that any
student may meet with them on course contents for extra help.
Virtually all of your classes will be taught directly by your
professor, which fosters a high degree of interaction between
students and faculty on campus.
Customized Phase Curriculum for DC and ND Programs
Our phase curriculum can be adapted to an appropriate pace for
students to succeed.
Flex Tracks
Students may slow down and take less credit hours per term if
needed. They can choose to take either Phase I or Phase II in 4, 5,
or 6 trimesters. This will lengthen the total time to complete the
program, but not the cost (total credit hours for the program
remain the same).
Social Support
Professional and Academic Student Organizations
National University has several professional and academic
student
organizations that often host technique practice sessions,
guest speakers, professional development seminars, and community
service opportunities. Participation in one or more such groups
will not only help you stay abreast of topics in your field, but
will help you network with other future professionals for lifelong
friendships.
