NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Welcome to the Huskie Family Newsletter, your place as a parent or family member to find out what’s happening at Northern Illinois University.
We encourage you to also check out our Student Life at NIU website where you’ll find helpful information to share with your student.
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NIU's 119th Homecoming Celebration is underway and we're so excited to see Huskies and their families here for the festivities this week. It's a great opportunity to connect with your student, explore the campus and community and make some new memories.
Be sure to check out our Homecoming calendar of events to see what interests you while you're here. The annual Block Party in downtown DeKalb is always a great time, plus you can take a campus tour, visit Jonamac Orchard, tailgate for the football game, along with many more family-friendly activities. We look forward to seeing you, soon.
Fun fact: NIU has more than 251,000 alumni in 150 countries!
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The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Students should visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for assistance completing their FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
All students eligible for financial aid who plan to enroll next year should complete a new FAFSA each year, as soon as possible, to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is open every weekday, excluding holidays and university closures, and offers virtual appointments. Your student may visit go.niu.edu/SFAS to schedule an appointment.
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We recommend that students check out internship options as early as their first year, to gain career-related skills and connections that will help them find a full-time job in the future.
Encourage your student to log into their Huskies Get Hired account – a free, online tool that connects them with jobs, internships and career resources. From there, they will be able to start exploring paid and unpaid opportunities to make the most out of their NIU experience.
Students may contact careerservices@niu.edu for additional information.
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The "October blues" can be a real thing for students, as the first semester of college fully gets going. NIU Counseling and Consultation Services offers comprehensive mental health support from trained professionals, as well as online options for students.
Whether it's homesickness, midterm stress, relationship struggles or something else, we are here for your student. Please share with them that this service is available to them at NIU, should they need it.
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When your student has a lot on their plate, we want them to make sure they have enough on their plate.
Students may visit the Huskie Food Pantry, grab a ready-to-heat meal from Huskie Harvest, or pick some fresh produce from the Edible Campus gardens to make sure they are feeding their mind and maintaining energy as they continue to work toward their goals.
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Begin preparing for class registration
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Now is the time to start preparing to register for spring 2027 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes. Some advice to pass along to your student:
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- Meet with your advisor.
Your advisor is here to make sure you are heading in the right direction and staying on track to graduation. They can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
Schedule an advising appointment through the Navigate Student platform by clicking "Appointments" and then selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options. Remote advising options are available, including virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails and IM chats.
- Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
In MyNIU, you can check the date and time you are able to register for classes, also known as the registration timeslot (Manage Classes/Registration Timeslots.)
In Navigate Student, you can review a list of important, time-sensitive to-do items related to registering for classes.
In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes.
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- End of the first half of the fall semester
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Why is a college education important to you?
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"A college education is very important to me because I’m a first-generation college student. My parents never got the opportunity to attend college, and my whole life they told me to focus on school. I have a natural passion for learning new things, and I love my major, which makes me enjoy school so much more."
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NIU welcomes its most academically talented freshman class on record
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NIU this fall welcomed one of its largest freshman classes over the past decade and its most academically talented class on record, while maintaining healthy reenrollment rates among returning students, reflecting the institution’s continued focus on student success.
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Meghann Abell Cefaratti named Illinois CPA Society Outstanding Educator of the Year
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Great professors don’t just teach the material — they make you want to learn it. For Accountancy Professor Meghann Abell Cefaratti, that ability to spark curiosity, connect with students and make an impact beyond the classroom has earned her another well-deserved title.
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Molly Pasley’s return to Thailand offers sharing of practice in visual disabilities
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Pasley was in Thailand from June 29 through July 10, spending time at six different locations, including schools for the blind, schools for people with multiple disabilities and vocational education centers.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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