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See NIU for Yourself
Nothing tells you more about a campus than standing on it. Whether you're a high school student or transferring in, there's a visit option that fits your fall schedule.
- Preview Days and Transfer Days: our signature events, with tours, admissions presentations and a look at academic programs.
- Daily campus visits: an admissions presentation and guided tour, plus college meetings on select dates.
- Transfers Get Information Fridays: transfer credit, program options and financial aid, on campus or virtual.
- Self-guided tours: explore campus landmarks and common spaces at your own pace.
Why NIU?
Your Career Starts Here
260,000+ alumni in 150 countries. Personalized career coaching from day one. Direct access to employers and internship opportunities before you graduate.
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Learn by Doing
Research alongside faculty, study abroad, volunteer and gain real-world experience before you ever set foot in the workforce.
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Your Degree, Your Way.
From meteorology to nursing to dance performance, there's a path here for every interest and goal. You'll have the resources to succeed from day one, including the Huskie Academic Success Center, Career Services and personalized academic advising.
Want to go further, faster? Our accelerated bachelor's/master's programs let you earn both degrees in less time at undergraduate tuition rates. Students looking for an extra challenge can also apply for our University Honors Program for a more personalized, challenging academic experience.
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Hear from students, alumni, faculty and staff in their own words. Search by college, major, program or graduation year to find someone whose story resonates with yours.
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Our admissions counselors are here to guide you through every step of the process. Contact us at admissions@niu.edu or 815-753-0446, or schedule a one-on-one appointment to talk through your questions in person or virtually.
Interested in a group visit for 15-50 students? Learn more about group visits.
You can also get quick answers anytime using Mission, your personal helper bot. Look for the chat icon in the lower right corner of this page.
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