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Northern Illinois University

School of Allied Health & Communicative Disorders

Admissions Process

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STATUS: We are now accepting applications for Fall, 2010 admission

Deadlines

  • Application deadline: January 15
  • Application review begins: late January
  • Initial response from admissions committee: March 1
  • Response from students: April 15
    *Note that this deadline applies to students who receive notification of admission prior to April 15.

Financial support

The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders has a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available. Graduate assistantships provide a full-tuition waiver as well as a stipend for 10 hours of work per week (assignments will be made by the School). General fees and course fees are the responsibility of the student. Interested applicants need to submit an application to the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders. Go to the graduate assistantship application.

*Note that graduate assistantships may be available in other schools or departments. Students are encouraged to seek out these opportunities.

Visit the Graduate School website for other financial aid information.

After Acceptance

Once students decide that they want to earn their Au.D. degree at NIU, they need to submit their decision through MyNIU as well as notify the School of their decision by April 15.

Students who plan to enroll in the Au.D. program will receive a packet of information in the summer prior to their enrollment. This packet will have information regarding fall registration, health requirements, and general information of the program and DeKalb area. Students are also encouraged to use visit the Resources link for more information.

International students are required to obtain additional documentation prior to enrollment. Visit the International Student website to access the resources for international students who are planning to attend graduate school at NIU.

Students receiving financial awards need to verify that all necessary paperwork is submitted to the School office prior to the start of the fall semester.

Clinical practicum requirements

Graduate students must be in compliance with all of the below requirements prior to initiating clinical assignments:

  • Professional liability insurance: This is provided through the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders office for a fee.
  • Child and adult CPR certification: A photocopy of the student’s certification card must be presented to the School office.
  • Completion of the Hepatitis B immunization series: A photocopy of titer or immunization records must be presented to the School office.
  • Absence of active tuberculosis: A photocopy of a negative two-stage test or a physician’s statement of a positive test with no active disease must be submitted to the School office.
  • Completion of two MMR immunizations: A photocopy of immunization records must be submitted to the school office.
  • Negative criminal background check: This is provided through the university police for a fee.

*Note that students are responsible for the costs associated with these requirements.