Academic Support Services

Undergraduate Affairs oversees undergraduate academic support services. As an undergraduate student at NIU, you will find support along your educational journey to graduation and beyond. Our staff in these offices are here to help.

Academic Persistence

We provide support to ensure you are academically eligible to enroll each semester through graduation.

• Academic Advising Center
• CHANCE
• Huskie Academic Success Center
• Mission AI Chatbot
• Navigate
• Student Athlete Academic Support Services
• TRIO

Academic Enhancement

We provide pathways and enrichment opportunities to help you set and achieve your personal, educational and career goals.

• Career Services
• Orientation and First-Year Programs
• Pre-health Professions
• Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
• Study Abroad
• University Honors Program

Academic Quality

We create processes and offer programs and services that provide you with a high-quality academic experience.

• Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
• Community College Initiatives
• Curriculum Planning
• Educator Licensure and Preparation
• Registration and Records
• Testing Services