Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, we offer flexible visit options to fit your needs and schedule. Choose from our premier on-campus events, daily tours, transfer-focused presentations, self-guided exploration or virtual tours. Select the option that works best for you.

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Visit Options

On-Campus Admissions Events

Join us for engaging campus experiences including Preview Days and Transfer Days. Events feature campus tours, admissions presentations and opportunities to explore academic programs.

Explore our Admissions Events

Daily Campus Visits and Tours

Register to attend an admissions presentation and guided campus tour. On selected dates, you can also schedule a visit with your academic college or program of choice.

Register for a Daily Visit

Transfers Get Information Fridays (TGIFs)

Designed specifically for transfer students, TGIFs feature presentations about transfer credit, program options and financial aid. Meet with counselors and current transfer students. Offered both on campus and virtually.

Register for a TGIF

Self-Guided Tour

Explore NIU's campus at your own pace. Register to get our self-guided tour guide, then discover outdoor spaces, common areas and campus landmarks on your own while you're here.

Register for a Self-Guided Tour

Explore Campus Virtually

Can't make it to DeKalb yet? Tour campus from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Campus Highlights Tour

Get a quick look at the places that define the Huskie experience, all in one tour.

Take the Highlights Tour

Panoramic Tour

Look around campus in 360 degrees and move through buildings and outdoor spaces from your phone or computer.

Explore the Panoramic Tour

Campus Walking Tour

Follow a walking route on our interactive campus map and stop at the landmarks, classrooms and gathering spots students visit every day.

Start the Walking Tour

Campus Driving Tour

Get a feel for the size and layout of campus with a tour from the road.

Start the Driving Tour

One-on-One Appointments

In-Person Appointments

Schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor at our office.

Schedule an in-person appointment

Virtual Appointments

Connect with an admissions counselor via video call.

Schedule a virtual appointment

Reach Out to Learn More

Interested in a group visit?

Learn more about scheduling a campus visit for your group of 15 to 50 students.

Resources for Counselors

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us at admissions@niu.edu or 815-753-0446.

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