Northwestern College (NC), formerly Northwestern Business College, is a for-profit institution of higher education located in Bridgeview,

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. The school offers an associate in applied science degree programs and certificate programs in online and on-campus settings. It has no affiliation with

Northwestern University Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Charte ...

Academics

The College consists of the following four academic schools: # The School of Commerce & Technology for associate degrees and certificates; # The School of Legal Studies for associate degrees and certificates; # The School of Health Sciences for associate degrees and certificates; # The School of Nursing for associate degrees NC offers associate degrees in the following programs:Associate Degree Programs
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Services to students

Northwestern College has resources to support students from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Among them are: * academic advising * financial assistance * financial planning * peer and professional tutors * counseling services * services for students with disabilities * clubs, organizations, and honors societies * new student orientation * lifetime employment assistance * the library/resource center * the college bookstore

Alumni

* Ernst J. Hoesly, businessman and politician *

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, businessman and serial killer * John Loebs, politician

Accreditation

* Northwestern College is accredited by the

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and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. * Northwestern College is approved by the

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, Immigration and Naturalization Service as an institution of higher education for training international students.

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