Downey, Calif. – (June 24, 2013) – National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California and the 12th-largest in the United States, has opened a new Online Information Center located at 177 Stonewood Street in Downey, California, the University announced today. The innovative Online Information Center will introduce shoppers and local residents to online education and provide access to interactive demonstrations that will help prospective students explore associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs that are accessible via National University’s convenient online format. Visitors to the Online Information Center can visit with representatives from the University, as well as view an online course demo and learn about available financial aid and scholarships programs. For more information about National University’s Online Information Center and degree programs, visit http://www.nu.edu/Locations/SouthernCalifornia/Downey-Online-Information-Session.html About National University Founded in 1971, National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit university in California and the 12th-largest in the United States. With 23,000 full-time students and 136,000 alumni, National University is the flagship institution of the National University System. National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of students. Five schools and one college – the College of Letters and Sciences; the School of Business and Management; the School of Education; the School of Engineering, Technology and Media; the School of Health and Human Services; and the School of Professional Studies – offer 133 graduate and undergraduate degrees and 23 teacher credentials at more than 45 locations throughout California and across the nation. A leader in online education, National University offers more than 70 degree programs via the Internet. National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California. To learn more, visit www.nu.edu.