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First occupied in December 1952, this building originally housed the Swen Franklin Parson Library. Illinois limestone makes up the exterior of the building, while oak and birch woods with wheat finish form the interior wood trim. The building is named for Swen Franklin Parson who served as one of the original faculty members of Northern and the first professor and department head of mathematics. Swen Parson Hall currently houses a variety of offices. The Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, Student Employment, Veterans Assistance, and ITS Customer Support occupy the north side of the building, while the College of Law and Law Library occupy the south part of the building.
  • Each student receives a personal email address and access to the Internet.  Many computer labs are available throughout campus.
  • Each year approximately 5,000 students hold part-time jobs on campus.
  • Nearly 70 percent of all NIU students receive some form of financial aid.
  • NIU offers a flexible, revolving credit plan that allows spreading payments throughout each semester.       
  • NIU is one of only three Illinois public universities with its own College of Law offering the Juris Doctor (law) degree.
  • A variety of academic departments offer scholarships and talent grants for entering and returning students.  Contact the academic department of your major for specific information.