Thinking of adding or dropping a course
Concerns may include: deciding whether your course schedule is appropriate, wondering whether you are able to or should drop or add a course, wondering how dropping a course may affect your major, wondering whether adding a course will affect graduation.
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NU Academic and Finance Advising
National University's dedicated advising team is here to guide and answer any of your questions throughout your academic journey.
Services Provided:Adding & Dropping Courses Assistance with Course Challenges Assistance & Guidance with University Process Scheduling Financial Aid
Find your Advisor's contact information in your Student Portal
Once logged into your Student Portal, Scroll down to "My Support Team" and your Advisor's contact information will be listed there.
The main advising line number is located on the right hand side as another way you can reach out. For immediate assistance, please click here to be connected with an advisor. Our chat advisors are available Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm PST.
Note: If you have not yet passed the 10th day of your first class, email admissions@nu.edu instead of advisor@nu.edu as this will get you in touch with your assigned Enrollment Staff Member.
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Find your Advisor's contact information in your Student Portal
Once logged into your Student Portal, Scroll down to "My Support Team" and your Advisor's contact information will be listed there.
The main advising line number is located on the right hand side as another way you can reach out. For immediate assistance, please click here to be connected with an advisor. Our chat advisors are available Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm PST.
Note: If you have not yet passed the 10th day of your first class, email admissions@nu.edu instead of advisor@nu.edu as this will get you in touch with your assigned Enrollment Staff Member.
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Dropping a Class
Click here to view the "Class Drop and Withdrawal" section of National University's general catalog to learn about when you can drop a class, how to do so, and what happens when a course is dropped.
You can locate the section by clicking the link above and looking at the righthand side page, first section.
An important step regarding dropping a class involves connecting with your Academic Advisor. You can find your advisor's contact information in your Student Portal
Once logged into your Student Portal, Click on the "My Advisor" under Quicklinks Your Advisor's contact information will show up in a new tab.
Also, if you are using any VA educational benefits (i.e. GI Bill, Voc Rehab, etc.), you need to notify the NU VA department regarding the change in your schedule. It is important that you update this office so that things are properly processed. The VA office can be contacted by phone at 858/541-7970 or email at veteransaffairs@nu.edu.
Also, if you applied for financial aid, please contact the financial aid office regarding your dropped course. Financial aid can be contacted by phone at 858/642-8590 or email at finaidinfo@nu.edu.
You can locate the section by clicking the link above and looking at the righthand side page, first section.
An important step regarding dropping a class involves connecting with your Academic Advisor. You can find your advisor's contact information in your Student Portal
Once logged into your Student Portal, Click on the "My Advisor" under Quicklinks Your Advisor's contact information will show up in a new tab.
Also, if you are using any VA educational benefits (i.e. GI Bill, Voc Rehab, etc.), you need to notify the NU VA department regarding the change in your schedule. It is important that you update this office so that things are properly processed. The VA office can be contacted by phone at 858/541-7970 or email at veteransaffairs@nu.edu.
Also, if you applied for financial aid, please contact the financial aid office regarding your dropped course. Financial aid can be contacted by phone at 858/642-8590 or email at finaidinfo@nu.edu.
