Open House Activities

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Campus bus tours
• Residence hall visits
• University information fair
• Presentations at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. on admissions information, scholarships and housing opportunities.  
• Presentations at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on finanical aid.
• Special academic events (many are morning events)

Open House Parking

• Free Open House parking is available at the Convocation Center in lot C-2. Shuttle buses will transport you from the Convocation Center to the Holmes Student Center where Open House activities will begin. View Google map of NIU Convocation Center location.
• Please park in the free Open House lot at the Convocation Center or the Visitor's parking pay lot only (other lots on campus are reserved for current NIU students, faculty and staff).

Additional Information

• Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. 
• Morning arrival is strongly recommended to enjoy the widest range of program options.
• Groups of more than 10 people should call ahead to (815)-753-1536 or email in advance to cporterfield@niu.edu, at least 1 week prior to the date of the Open House, to plan accommodations through the Office of Admissions.
• For more information, contact Admissions.