1. Undergraduate Admissions
  2. Become a Huskie
NIU's mascot, Mission, poses in front of Altgeld Hall.

Become a Huskie

Explore your future with us. Located 65 miles west of Chicago, NIU is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university.

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Explore all of our visit options. Choose from our Preview Days, in-person tours, virtual presentations, personalized appointments and more.

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Apply to NIU

It's easy - and free - to apply, and we don't consider test scores. We believe a life-changing higher education should be within reach of everyone.

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Ready to take your next step? We can't wait to call you a Huskie.

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