Health Professions House
The Health Professions House brings together students interested in health and service related majors and careers to foster professional, academic and personal relationships among students and faculty. You'll participate in exclusive opportunities to enrich your college career through academic, social, service and special events.
You also have the opportunity to engage with faculty outside of the classroom through bi-monthly discussions on relevant topics. You'll see an enriched student experience through learning in an informal setting.
Highlights
- SnackChat
Students and faculty enjoy snacks while engaging in discussion on relevant topics.
- Service activity examples
Visit assisted living centers, work with local organizations and assist with blood drives.
- Field trips
Visits or trips to NIU laboratories, clinics, museums, professional sports games, theatrical productions or zoos. These may vary based on student interests.
- Student Success
Informal study groups and study tables
- Social activity examples
Ice cream socials, campfires, game nights, bowling, movie nights and more.
For More Information
To learn more about the Health Professions House, contact the house coordinator:
Sandi Splansky
815-753-1891
ssplansky@niu.edu
Read the 2018-2019 annual report.
Location
Requirements
Health Professions House is open to students majoring in any of the following:
- Child Development
- Family and Individual Development
- Family Social Services
- Fashion Merchandising
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition, Dietetics and Wellness
- Public Health
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation and Disability Services
- Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- Other health/service majors
Students with these majors do have the option to pull in preferred roommates to their room.
Students are expected to participate in activities planned by the Health House Ambassadors each semester.
How to Sign Up
Log in to MyHousing and follow the instructions for selecting a new room and meal plan. If you meet the above requirement, you will be able to select a room in the Health Professions House. Note that depending on the time of the year, room selection may be unavailable to you. Learn more about the room selection timeline.
Contact Us
Housing and Residential ServicesNeptune East 101
housing@niu.edu
815-753-1525Additional Contact Info