For Students
A curated list of student-facing resources available for easy download and redistribution.
Student Handouts
Planning and Scheduling
Tips and suggestions to help students organize and schedule coursework into their lives.
Study Skills
A curation of study skills students can employ to bolster their learning experience.
Mindset and Motivation
A curation of resources geared towards increasing motivation and fostering a positive mindset.
Student Services
Presents a wide range of services and resources to assist students in attaining their educational goals.
NU Student Resources
NU Student Services
National University's range of services and resources for all NU students.
NU Center for Student Engagement and Activities
Get Connected with Student Clubs and Organizations.
NU Scholars Blog
This blog offers tips, insights, and inspiration from our NU Scholars to the NU Student Body.
Blackboard Resources
Student Blackboard Resources
A comprehensive one-page handout of student Blackboard resources. Includes information on: course navigation, notifications, announcements, course syllabus, course calendar, course email & messages, discussion threads, rubrics, assignments, instructor feedback, course grades, and blackboard collaborate.
Student Blackboard Specialty Skills
Instructions on how to submit alternative types of assignments. Includes information on: blogs, journals, wikis, group wikis, and discussion boards.
Blackboard Collaborate Resources
Student Blackboard Collaborate Resources
Provides students with an overview of Blackboard Collaborate. Includes: getting started, accessing recorded sessions, participant tools, and best practices.
Getting Started with Blackboard Collaborate
Provides students with instructions on getting started with a Blackboard Collaborate session.
Accessing a Recorded Session
Provides students with an overview on how to find and access a Blackboard Collaborate recording.
Blackboard Collaborate Breakout Groups
Provides students with instructions on how to participate in Breakout Groups.
Kaltura Resources
Downloading Kaltura Personal Capture
Provides students with instructions on how to download the Kaltrua Personal Capture desktop application.
Uploading a Video
Provides students with the steps associated with uploading a video using Kaltura.
Uploading a Pre-Existing Video
Provides students with the steps on how to upload a pre-existing video to the Kaltura media repository.
Creating a Screen Capture Video
Provides students with the steps associated with creating a screen capture video using Kaltura.
Creating a Webcam Video
Provides students with the steps associated with creating a webcam video using Kaltura.
Uploading a Video from iPhone or iPad
Provides students with the steps associated with uploading a video using Kaltura from an iPhone mobile device or tablet.
Writing and Tech Resources
NU Writing Resources
Provides an overview on writing resources offered at NU. Includes: APA Format, MLA Format, note-taking strategies, plagiarism prevention, and reading strategies.
NU Library APA Reference Guide
Provides an overview on how to write using APA Format. Includes: APA description, core elements, reference samples, in-text citation examples, and additional resources.
NU Library MLA Reference Guide
Provides an overview on how to write using MLA Format. Includes: MLA description, core elements, citation instructions, and additional resources.
NU Student Email User Guide
Provides an overview on the NU Student Email. Includes: accessing student email, installing Office 365, troubleshooting, and FAQs.
NU Tech Resources
Provides an overview of tech resources. Includes:
an introduction to computers and applications, Word Document resources, and PowerPoint resources.