Related Links:

• Academic Advising Center
• Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)
• Limited Admission Programs Transfer Course Equivalents 
• Transfer Guides (2+2)
• Transfer Confirmation of Attendance Requirement

Undergraduate Admissions > Transfer Admissions > Transfer Center

Transfer Center

Mission Statement

The Northern Illinois University Transfer Center strives to provide outstanding service in a professional and friendly manner.

We serve our students, community college colleagues and NIU community in a team-oriented environment that is first and foremost student-centered. 

The Transfer Center provides the following comprehensive transfer-related services:

Important Information

Admission Requirements:

• Transfer students must have a minimum of 24 transferable semester hours and a 2.50 minimum cumulative G.P.A. from all colleges attended and be in good academic standing at the last college attended.
• Transfer students with less than 24 transferable semester hours must also meet freshman admission criteria.

Compact Benefits

Graduates of an Illinois Public Community College who have earned an A.A. or A.S. degree are granted admission to the university, junior standing, and all university general education requirements are considered complete.

Course Applicability System (CAS)

Course Applicabilty System
Find out how your courses will transfer to NIU from an Illinois community college.

Do you have questions or do you want to speak to someone in the Transfer Center?

Please contact NIU Admissions office to speak with an admissions counselor about transfer criteria and procedures. Call (815) 753-0446 or e-mail < transfercenter@niu.edu > and indicate you are a prospective Transfer Student seeking transfer information.