NIU Rockford opened its doors in fall 1995 as a response to a long-felt need for increased access and high quality educational services, not only to Rockford citizens, but to residents throughout the stateline area.
Courses in programs leading to bachelor’s and master's degrees are conveniently offered at night and on Saturdays to accommodate working adults. NIU Rockford also offers non-credit business and skill-development seminars and workshops.
The center's staff is dedicated to assisting guests who include students attending NIU classes and business clientele who rent meeting rooms for training sessions and conferences.
All students live off campus.
NIU Rockford has been fortunate in not experiencing any serious crimes to date, but such incidents conceivably could occur. There were no reported hate crimes for the years 2004, 2005 or 2006. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to be circumspect and responsible for adopting such personal measures as may be appropriate for their circumstance to protect themselves and their possessions.
A security guard is available from 5 p.m. until the close of the campus building to assist students, faulty, and staff as situations arise. Fire and burglar alarm systems are in place.
Dial 911 to report all emergencies or non-emergency criminal violations. Contact the main office to report any safety or security non-emergency by calling (815) 332-7339. NIU Rockford gets support from the Rockford Police Department. To reach the Rockford Police Department call (815) 987-5800.
When an incident occurs, an incident report is completed. Copies of the report are maintained at NIU Rockford as well as sent to the appropriate department on the main campus. NIU Rockford adheres to the NIU Student Code of Conduct. The Judicial Affairs Office on the main campus in DeKalb handles student disciplinary matters for this campus, as well as the main campus.
NIU Rockford adheres to the drug, alcohol and sexual assault policies that are used on the main campus.
Visitors to the campus are encouraged to check in at the reception desk in the lobby. NIU Rockford is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until the close of classes for the day. Typically, the last class ends by 10 p.m. Generally, NIU Rockford is closed on the weekends.
| NIU Rockford1 | On Campus2 | ||
| Offenses | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest Statistics | |||
| Alcohol Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Law Violations |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIU Rockford1 | Non-Campus3 | ||
| Offenses | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest Statistics | |||
| Alcohol Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Law Violations |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIU Rockford1 | Public Property4 | ||
| Offenses | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest Statistics | |||
| Alcohol Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Law Violations |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIU Rockford1 | Total5 | ||
| Offenses | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest Statistics | |||
| Alcohol Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 - NIU provided these statistics in conjunction with the City of Rockford Police Department.
2 - “On Campus” includes residence facility statistics. However, this campus does not have residence facilities.
3 - Non-Campus” property is defined as any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by an institution; or any such property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or relation to, the institution’s educational purpose, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
4 - “Public Property” is defined as all public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to, and accessible from, the campus; these statistics do not duplicate information reflected in other location categories.
5 - Total includes “on campus”, “non-campus” and “public property” statistics.