Application Timeline
Application Deadlines
The completed application and all supporting documents must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the dates listed below. However, early application is strongly recommended.
Freshman and New Transfer Students |
| Term |
Application Processing Begins |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2009 |
September 1, 2008 |
December 1, 2008 |
| Summer 2009 |
September 1, 2008 |
May 15, 2009 |
| Fall 2009 |
September 1, 2008 |
August 1, 2009 |
Reentering students applying for reinstatement, students changing to degree status, and transfer students petitioning for review of an admission decision must have applications and all supporting documents on file in the Office of Admissions by the following dates. |
| Term |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2009 |
November 15, 2008 |
| Summer 2009 |
May 1, 2009 |
| Fall 2009 |
July 15, 2009 |
(source: 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog)
Receipt of Admissions Materials
& Application Status
- Applications will be accepted on the following Monday if an application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Acknowledgment of receipt of the application will be mailed within two working days of its arrival.
- It is a student's responsibility to ensure that all official transcripts, test score reports and other documents that are necessary to complete your application are sent directly to the Office of Admissions. NIU will not contact you for any outstanding supporting documents.
- Processing times may vary during peak processing periods.
- Check the status of your application online
Additional Deadline Information
- Early application is strongly recommended.
- Space limitations and/or budget constraints may necessitate earlier application deadlines.
- Individual colleges, departments, and schools may have specific deadlines.
- For additional information regarding admission to the university, consult the "Admission" section in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Schedule for Freshman Application Review
- Schedule for Application Review for 2009 Semesters
- The actual size of the new freshman class is determined by the level of university resources available to maintain the quality of the academic programs.
- The schedule on which applications are reviewed provides for competitive admissions on a space-available basis.
