The academic and professional success of our students is our top priority! All NCU students are assigned a Personal Learning Advisor (PLA) who is responsible for supporting and assisting students throughout their educational journey. We believe online learning does not have to be a lonely endeavor and we provide a supportive learning environment.

• To ensure that students adjust rapidly to learning in an online environment, all NCU students benefit from support and assistance from a Personal Learning Advisor (PLA). Few online universities offer this uniquely personalized service to students. At NCU, the role of the Personal Learning Advisor is core to our philosophy that the academic and professional success of our students is our No. 1 priority. It also supports our belief that online learning doesn’t have to be a lonely endeavor!
• Students first meet with their Personal Learning Advisor (PLAs) upon acceptance into a NCU program of study. Together, they create an Individualized Learning Plan. The plan aligns the student’s career goals and academic interests. It takes into consideration other life priorities including work, family, friends, hobbies, etc. This document is used to record the student’s progress and achievement throughout their program of study at NCU.
• Personal Learning Advisors motivate students to stay on task, address challenges, and complete their educational journey in a timely way. PLAs frequently reach out to students to advise on how to effectively manage or overcome organizational issues or personal time constraints that could prevent them from successfully completing their degree program.