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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🏫 Welcome to campus, Huskies!
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Fall move-in is the week of Aug. 19-23 and we’re excited to welcome your students to campus, either for the first time or as a returning student. We understand you or your student may have questions about housing. Get answers at our Housing and Residential Services website, or by reaching out to our team at housing@niu.edu.
Week of Welcome (WOW) also runs Aug. 19-23 and serves as an introduction to NIU for your Huskie. We’ll have fun and friendly events to get everyone off to a solid start. Students will meet with their academic college, learn about important campus resources and discover what it means to be part of our pack and celebrate Huskie Pride.
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We encourage your student to get involved, early and often at NIU. Connecting with others is a great way for students to gain a sense of community in a new place. Here are some specific ways to get involved oncampus, including student organizations, intramural sports programs and fraternities and sororities where your student can build relationships and join activities that transform their educational experience.
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NIU Mobile App: Helps students access resources, calendars, social media and more. First-year students can opt in for messages just for new Huskies.
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Navigate: Connects students, advisors and services to support academic planning and success.
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Huskie Hub: With more than 200 student organizations to explore, this app offers students a convenient way to find groups that interest them.
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Advisors are here to help
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We encourage your student to work with their advisor throughout their time at NIU. Advisors serve as trusted guides to help explain how college works, answer questions and support students as they navigate new experiences. Your student’s advisor can help with choosing classes, understanding degree requirements and connecting with campus resources such as career services, tutoring, financial aid and mental health support.
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Accessing your student’s records
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As a parent or legal guardian, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of your child’s educational records from early childhood through college. Once your child turns 18 or enters college, the rights previously held by you transfer exclusively to your student.
We encourage your student to use MyNIU Shared Access, which provides a convenient way for them to share information with you or other guests. With Shared Access, you can make a payment on your student’s account or view the student’s weekly schedule.
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College is a place for inquiry and gaining new knowledge, along with sharing different perspectives. We are committed to freedom of expression at NIU, to make sure everyone in our university community has the opportunity to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn.
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Save the date for Family Weekend
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Join us on campus in DeKalb Sept. 11-13 for Family Weekend at NIU! We're excited to welcome Huskie families to campus for a weekend full of fun, connection and memories. Whether you're cheering at a game, exploring DeKalb or enjoying special campus events, Family Weekend is the perfect time to experience NIU together.
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Labor Day (university closed)
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How have you connected with other students to study for classes, meet new people or form new friendships?
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"I make friends by sitting near others in class, joining discussions and starting conversations about sports or TV shows. Volunteering and clubs helped, too. I would suggest finding some interesting hobbies, that way you have more chances of meeting people who also love the things you enjoy."
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NIU receives 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award
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Northern Illinois University has received the inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest running publication advancing best practices in higher education.
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NIU earns spot on 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
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As part of its ongoing commitment to the success of transfer students, NIU has been named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, one of the nation’s most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence.
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Health Sciences Ph.D. candidate’s research drives cancer screening
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Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. candidate in health sciences at NIU, was the lead author of “Facility-based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After U.S. Guideline Changes.” The study was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, which offers enhanced access to the research, reviews and perspectives shaping medicine today and into the future.
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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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