Welcome to the NIU School of Music! We're excited to have you join us for a visit and learn more about our programs. Through our visits - virtual or in person - we work to create a day that allows you to experience life as an NIU Music student. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule along with our faculty/staff/NIU student schedules that allows us to maximize your visit opportunities.
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Parking
The Music Building is located at 550 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115. Parking lots that surround the building can be accessed from Lucinda Avenue (lot 22), Gilbert Drive (lot 4) or College Avenue (lot 3). All of these lots require a visitor permit.
When visiting NIU, you will need to obtain a visitor permit from Parking Services or use pay-parking facilities (i.e. parking meters, pay stations or visitor Parking Lot.)
Directions to NIU
From the West
From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.
From I-88: Exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From the East
From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.
From I-88: Exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From the South
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb).
From the North
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38 and turn right on Castle Drive (main entrance to campus).