NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Updates for Community College Partners

Greetings,

Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year always brings a renewed sense of possibility, and January invites us to pause, reset and look ahead with fresh perspective. We value your partnership, and we appreciate the opportunity to tell you more about what we have to offer your students.

This month, we reflect on moments that challenge us to learn, serve and grow through campus observances such as MLK Day, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and World Braille Day. World Braille Day also gives us the opportunity to highlight NIU’s nationally recognized special education program for teachers of the visually impaired — one of a very few accredited programs of its kind in the country.

The new year also brings new opportunities for involvement and updates to share regarding spring visit opportunities and events. It’s also an important month in our efforts to enroll in next fall’s class.

As we launch into January — with classes resuming Jan. 12 — we’re energized for a successful second semester and beyond. We're pleased your students may be

In partnership with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we invite you to NIU’s 2026 Community College Articulation Conference, held virtually from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 6. Designed for community college advisors, faculty, transfer center staff, administrators and other student-facing professionals, this annual event will include academic college updates along with insights from key campus partners who support transfer student success. Sessions will focus on articulation updates, transfer planning and campus resources to support Huskies at every stage of their transfer journey. Register today!

There’s nothing more satisfying than a good success story. And our December commencement ceremonies brought plenty.

Please take a moment to enjoy these inspiring videos with stories of graduating Huskies and photos of our proud graduates.

As we celebrate MLK Day here at NIU — home to our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commons — we reflect on his vision.

We’re hosting several events as part of MLK Dream Week, including a Night of Service on Jan. 20, a Shop Talk/Give Circle on Jan. 21 and a Seeds of the Dream: From Vision to Reality Keynote Panel on Jan. 22.

Along with events like these, your students will find their community here. Our range of organizations and activities reflects the diversity of our cultures, interests and perspectives. Our upcoming Spring Involvement Fair on Jan. 21 encourages students to get involved.

HUSKIE SPOTLIGHT

"I am pleasantly surprised at how many organizations and clubs there are on campus. There are options for just about anything and everything in relation to personal interests, hobbies and skillsets."

— Grace McMillan, a transfer kinesiology major from Hampshire, Illinois. McMillan is part of our NIU Honors Program as a Fellow, and president of our Archery Club.

We offer exclusive events just for transfer students, including Virtual Transfers Get Information Friday and in-person Transfers Get Information Friday presentations.

In addition to these visits, we're also hosting our signature spring Transfer Day events. Students can choose between our virtual event on Friday, Feb. 6 and our in-person event on Friday, Feb. 27.

Encourage your students to register for one of these events today!

For questions or if your student needs help applying, contact us at transfercenter@niu.edu or schedule a virtual appointment.

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With transfer-specific resources, we’ll meet your students wherever they’re at on their educational journeys and provide personal attention, flexibility and support tailored to their unique needs. 

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