Northern Illinois University

Offcampus Academics

Academic Requirements

  • Complete 120 semester hours with at least 40 hours in upper-level courses
  • Obtain a combined overall GPA of at least 3.00 from all institutions attended
  • Maintain at least a 2.75 GPA to remain in the program
  • Complete university general education requirements

Transfer students may use approved course work, but must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours at NIU

We encourage students to finish their Associates degree before transferring to NIU.

Once at NIU, you’ll take the following classes:

*Courses required for middle school endorsement to the Type 03 Elementary Certificate