Transfer Admissions

NIU offers you several ways to apply. Please visit the links on the sidebar for detailed information on the admissions process.

Limited Admission Programs

Some majors, emphases and areas of study have limited admissions. Admission into these majors, emphases, and areas of study is based on additional criteria. Students planning to pursue these courses of study must fulfill additional requirements such as GPA, specific course work, supplementary documents, and sophomore or junior standing.

Dual Admissions Program

Dual admissions is an innovative joint admission program initiated to create a smooth and seamless transfer process from participating community colleges to NIU.

Illinois Public Community College Graduates

A graduate of an Illinois public community college who has not previously attended Northern Illinois University and who has completed a baccalaureate-oriented A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree will be admitted to NIU.

The student will enter with junior standing and all NIU general education requirements will be considered complete if the student has the following qualifications prior to enrolling at NIU.

For more information, see the Undergraduate Catalog.

Readmission of Former NIU Students

Students who have previously enrolled in the university but whose attendance has been interrupted by more than one year must file an application for readmission with the Office of Admissions.

Reentering students who left NIU on academic probation must make an appointment with the appropriate college advising office prior to being cleared to register for classes. Reentering students who left NIU on academic probation who have no college affiliation must make their appointment with the Academic Advising Center prior to being cleared to register for classes.

For more information, see the Undergraduate Catalog.