Undergraduate Admissions

Welcome to Northern. We're glad you're here!

Choosing a college is all about reasons — the reasons you think you'll fit in at a school ... the reasons you think you'll succeed there.

Your college should fit who you are now — and the person you want to become.

More than 5,000 new students choose Northern Illinois University each year.

Their reasons for coming to Northern include outstanding academic programs and faculty, exciting campus life opportunities, dynamic career preparation, a great location, and affordability.