Career Counseling

NIU Career Services offers a variety of resources to help you succeed, including drop-in services, career counseling appointments, plus support for graduate students and alumni.

Drop-in Services

No appointment, no problem.

  • Stop in during drop-in hours to meet with a career peer coach for a quick resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile review using Quinncia
  • Finding meaningful experiences – Forage, internships, Huskies Get Hired, on-campus jobs, Steppingblocks and more career peer coach are students just like you. They’ve gone through lots of training to support you on the basics.
  • Visit Career Services on the second floor of the Peterson Campus Life Building during our drop-in hours. This service is available to all current NIU students and alumni up to three years after graduation.
  • Must arrive 10 minutes prior to closing.
  • Drop-in hours are not available during university closures, semester breaks or on career fair days.
Day Time
Monday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9-11 a.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Career Counseling Appointments, Graduate Students and Alumni

Whether you are exploring majors or career paths or beginning to launch your career, you don't have to go alone. Make an appointment with a career expert for guidance towards a successful career.

Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor

Contact Us

Career Services
Peters Campus Life Building 220
815-753-1642
careerservices@niu.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Schedule a student appointment