Northern Illinois University
College of Visual and Performing Arts

For more information about undergraduate academic advising, please contact the advising office associated with the corresponding school of your program: 

School of Art and Design

Jack Arends Hall/Visual Arts Building 216
815-753-1473

Art and Design Education, Art B.A. or B.S., Art History and Design and Media Arts – Time Arts, Photography, and Visual Communication majors: Bethany Geiseman, Undergraduate Advisor bgeiseman@niu.edu

Art Studio – Drawing; Illustration; Painting; Printmaking; Ceramics; Fiber; Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication; and Sculpture majors: Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor ssailer1@niu.edu

Janelle O’Malley, Recruitment Coordinator
jomalley3@niu.edu 

School of Music

Music Building 140
815-753-1551

James Brown, Applied Artist, Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator of Graduate Studies
jbrown35@niu.edu

Brigid Findley (Crawford), Admissions Coordinator
bcrawford@niu.edu

School of Theatre and Dance

Stevens Building 238
815-753-1334

Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor
ssailer1@niu.edu

Helpful Links

Center for Student Assistance – Provides support in locating resources.

Huskie Academic Support Center – Comprehensive academic services such as tutoring sessions, writing assistance and academic skills development.

2021-22 NIU OneBook – Guide to NIU and campus support services.  Use the search function to find information on resource you are looking for.  Feel free to contact your advisor or our office if you need additional assistance.

First-year NIU Students – feeling at home at NIU and setting your plans.

Catalog – ask your advisor for help with academic requirements and policies!

Degree paths – a helpful tool to be used with the catalog.

GPA Calculator – figure your GPA and plan ahead.

Download/view CVPA Orientation information for new students