For self-editing and proofreading, one option for students is to use Grammarly, the automated grammar checker. Grammarly develops essential writing skills by helping students revise their papers and providing automated instructional feedback. National University provides students with a premium Grammarly subscription. To sign up for this service, please follow the directions below.

Note: All NU Grammarly users need to use their University email so that we can ensure that users are active students, faculty, and staff.

*Please be sure to use Grammarly at least once every 90 days. Unused accounts are deleted quarterly.

ATTENTION! Grammarly has informed us that support for the Grammarly Editor for Windows and Mac will be discontinued in April. You can continue to use the Grammarly Editor and access your documents through your web browser. 

Creating Your Premium Grammarly Account

1. Select this link to Sign Up for Grammarly Services: https://www.grammarly.com/edu/signup.
2. Enter your University email address.
3. Select Continue.

5. Enter a password of your choice.
6. Enter your Name
7. Select Agree and Sign up. 

7. You may be asked to complete a Captcha

7. Verify your email information.
8. Selecting the Verify Email link will open a Grammarly account confirmation page and log you into your premium EDU Grammarly account.

 Please Note: If you have any issues, email the Academic Success Center at asc@nu.edu. Provide your first name, last name, and university email in the email. You will be sent a Grammarly invitation to register. 

Using Your Premium EDU Grammarly Account

1. Sign in at https://www.grammarly.com/signin.
2. Enter your university email address.
3. Select Continue.

4. Enter your password.

5. Select Sign In.

Use the tips and FAQs below to assist with additional Grammarly, editing, and proofreading questions.