Other Resources
City of DeKalb Municipal Ordinances
Some streets on the NIU campus and are governed by traditional City of DeKalb ordinances, not university policies. Links to relevant information on the city's website are provided below.
- Noise Ordinance (PDF) (Chapter 52.08 - Noise in Public Places)
- Chapter 34 - MASS GATHERINGS (PDF)
- Chapter 49 - HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (PDF)
- Application for Mass Gathering (PDF) - minimum 30 day advance notice must be given prior to issuance of license.
University Resources
The university provides services through the Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for those individuals who believe their constitutional rights have been violated or have been the subject of discrimination, harassment, true threats or discrimination based upon race, sex, age, religion, physical ability or any other unlawful basis.
The Office of the Ombudsperson provides students, faculty and staff with confidential, neutral, informal and independent guidance to help solve a variety of university-related issues or conflicts. While the Office of the Ombudsperson cannot provide legal advice or advocate on your behalf, they can advise you of your rights within the university.
Students’ Legal Assistance may offer general advice and guidance on First Amendment law
