- Department of Philosophy
- Resources
Resources for Current Students

Majors and Minors
Information
- Academic Dates and Deadlines
- Schedule of Courses
- Final Exam Schedule
- Requirements for the B.A. and B.S.
- Honors in Philosophy
- Requirements for the Minor
- Certificate of Study in Applied Ethics
- Minor in Cognitive Studies
Forms
NIU Health and Wellness Resources
- Health Services
- Wellness Promotion
- Psychological Services Center
- Counseling and Consultation Services
Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
Other NIU Resources
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Catalog
- Undergraduate Research Funding
- Tuition Estimator
- Office of the Bursar
- Disability Resource Center (formerly Center for Access-Ability Resources)
- Office of Community Standards & Student Conduct
- Division of Information Technology
- Campus Map
Online Philosophy Resources
- American Philosophical Association
- Ask a Philosopher
- Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO)
- Philosophy Conferences and Calls for Papers
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Philosophical Gourmet Report (rankings of graduate programs)
- PhilPapers (online research in philosophy)
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Wi-Phi (educational philosophy videos)
Graduate Students
Information
- Academic Dates and Deadlines
- Schedule of Courses
- Final Exam Schedule
- Graduate Assistant Responsibilities
- Northern Graduate Philosophy Conference
- Requirements for the M.A.
Forms
- Graduate Assistant Underload Petition Form (for 6-8 hours)
- Graduate Assistant Underload Petition Form (for < 6 hours)
- Schedule Change Form (to add, withdraw or audit a course)
- Deferral of Graduation Form
- Letter of Recommendation Authorization Form
- Graduate School Forms
Conference Travel Funding
NIU Health and Wellness Resources
- Health Services
- Wellness Promotion
- Psychological Services Center
- Counseling and Consultation Services
Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
Other NIU Resources
- The Graduate School
- Graduate Catalog
- Graduate Teaching Certificate Program
- Graduation Application Deadlines (apply through MyNIU)
- Tuition Estimator
- Office of the Bursar
- Disability Resource Center (formerly Center for Access-Ability Resources)
- Office of Community Standards & Student Conduct
- Division of Information Technology
- Campus Map
Online Philosophy Resources
- American Philosophical Association
- Ask a Philosopher
- Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO)
- Philosophy Conferences and Calls for Papers
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Philosophical Gourmet Report (rankings of graduate programs)
- PhilPapers (online research in philosophy)
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Wi-Phi (educational philosophy videos)
Contact Us
Department of Philosophy
Zulauf Hall 915
Melinda Davis, Office Administrator
ldavis@niu.edu
815-753-0333
Undergraduate Advisor
Prof. Steve Daskal
Zulauf 1026
sdaskal@niu.edu
Graduate Advisor
Prof. Carl Gillett
Zulauf 904
cgillett@niu.edu
Department Chair
Jason Hanna
Zulauf 902
jhanna@niu.edu