Plan a Prospective Student Campus Visit
Start your college search by visiting campus.
Your in-person visit will include a welcome by Admissions and a walking tour of campus.
Join Us for a Virtual Presentation
Want to learn how to get started at NIU? Join one of our virtual presentation sessions to learn next steps.
Set Up a Virtual Appointment
Want a chance to ask more specific questions and get personalized answers? An appointment is the perfect option.
Join Us for a Virtual Huskie Highlight
Get an inside look at what it's like to be a Huskie. These virtual events and presentations focus on both academics and campus life. Join us to see what it's like to study a specific subject, live in a residence hall and much more.
Take a Campus Tour
If you can't be here in person, you can still check out campus on one of our virtual tours.
Take a tour featuring seven key areas on campus.
Campus Highlights Tour
Join three current NIU Huskies on a narrated video tour of campus.
Campus Video Tour
Take an in-depth look at the whole campus.
Campus Walking Tour
Have questions? We would be happy to help.
Try Our Live Chat
Our team is online to answer questions live:
Staff chat: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST
Ask Virtual Victor
You can ask Virtual Victor questions anytime of day, whenever someone is not available to chat with you live.
Talk with a Counselor
Meet your admissions counselor and contact directly or schedule an appointment to chat.
Through the Eyes of a Huskie
See Northern Illinois University through the eyes of a different Huskie each week!
In Their Own Words
See what students say about their experience at NIU.
Why did they choose NIU? What are their favorite classes? How do they find their places here?
Ready to learn more about NIU?