Support for Students in Need

Please submit an incident report online. This incident report is reviewed by a student conduct administrator for further action.

You may contact NIU Police by calling 815-753-1212 or stopping by their headquarters on Wirtz Drive next to Health Services. The NIU Police serve as the law enforcement agency of record for all incidents occurring on Northern Illinois University campus property. The NIU Department of Police and Public Safety consists of sworn law enforcement officers and civilian personnel. The university police have the same rights, responsibilities and authority as any municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency. Please note that the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety may have limited ability to respond to incidents occurring off campus. (You should contact the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety for incidents occurring on campus.)

You may contact the DeKalb Police Department by calling 815-748-8400 or stopping by their headquarters at 701 East Lincoln Highway. The DeKalb Police serve as the law enforcement agency of record for all incidents occurring within the City of DeKalb, Illinois, excluding, Northern Illinois University campus property. The DeKalb Police Department consists of sworn law enforcement officers and civilian personnel. Please note that the DeKalb Police may have limited ability to respond to incidents occurring on campus. (You should contact the DeKalb Police for incidents occurring off campus, including at fraternity and sorority houses.)

You may contact the Office of the Ombudsperson by dialing 815-753-1414 or stopping by the office on the 6th floor of the Holmes Student Center. The Office of the Ombudsperson provides you with guidance to help solve a variety of university-related issues or conflicts. The office offers confidential, neutral, informal and independent guidance. While the office cannot provide legal advice or advocate on your behalf, the staff can advise you of your rights within the university.