Neptune Hall

Located in the central part of campus, Neptune Hall is next to the Holmes Student Center and the Huskie Bus turnaround.

Be sure to check out the popular Fireplace Lounge and "All You Care to Eat" dining center, too!

Starting at $5,404 per semester, for fall 2023

815-753-1725

East
West

740 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

800 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Single and double room options
In-hall dining in Neptune Central
Air conditioning in Neptune East
Close to Holmes Student Center and classes in DuSable, Watson, Reavis and Cole academic buildings
Secure hall access with OneCard

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Room Types

Double Room ($5,404 per semester)

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Updated furniture and flooring (Neptune West and East)
Two beds, one per person
Two closets, one per person
Two desks, one per person
Two rolling chairs, one per person
MicroFridge
Ethernet port
Window drapes
Overhead lighting
Mirror on back of door (Neptune West and East)
Hardwood vinyl flooring (Neptune West and East)
Air conditioning (Neptune East)

More rooms may be available in Neptune's Living-learning and Special Interest Communities.

Measurements

What to Bring

Single Room ($6,452 per semester)

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Updated furniture and flooring
One bed
Two closets
One desk
One rolling chair
MicroFridge
Ethernet port
Window drapes
Overhead lighting
Mirror on back of door
Hardwood vinyl flooring
Air conditioning (Neptune East only)

More rooms may be available in Neptune's Living-learning and Special Interest Communities.

Measurements

What to Bring

Measurements

Item	Measurements
Bedroom Approximate dimensions	15' by 11' 8"
Ceiling	7' 10.5"
Bed	78" by 36" by 7.5". Twin XL sheets provide the best fit.
Bed height from floor Depends on your selected bed loft option	High Loft: 57.5" from floor Junior Loft: 34" from floor Low Loft: 16" from floor Bunked: About 10" from floor
Closet One per person. Includes a large space for hanging clothes and overhead storage.	Inside: 33" by 34" by 77" Shelf: 21" by 34" and 13.5" to top Overhead storage: 33" by 34" by 16" Cubby organizer inside closet: 18" by 12" by 24"
Desk One per person.	Outer dimensions: 24" by 48" by 30" Drawer Locking drawer: 21" by 22" by 10" Cubby hole: 24" by 15" by 14" Desk addition: 13" by 14" Three shelves above desk Shelf 1: 9" by 21" by 2.75" Shelf 2: 9" by 21" by 9.75" Shelf 3: 9" by 21" by 11.75"
MicroFridge Includes a microwave, refrigerator and freezer compartments.	Outer dimensions: 20.125" by 18.625" by 33.5" Refrigerator compartment: 2.13 cubic feet Freezer compartment: 0.75 cubic feet Microwave: 0.7 cubic feet and 12.8" by 18.125" by 10.625"
Lighting	Overhead lighting.

Features

Utilities included.
Air conditioning (Neptune East only).
24-hour computer labs.
NIU Wireless.
All You Care to Eat Dining.
Laundry facilities.
Art/drafting room.
Vending machines.
Huskie Bus Line.
Outdoor bicycle racks.
Open during Thanksgiving and spring breaks.
Music practice rooms.
Printing and scanning with AnywherePrints.
Fireplace lounge.

Dining Options

When you live in Neptune, you automatically receive the Huskie Block 12 Plan, which lets you eat at:

Neptune's All You Care to Eat Food Court.
Other locations across campus.

Learn more about residential meal plans.

Huskie Bus Line

Huskie Bus Line routes stop near Neptune every 30 minutes during regular hours:

Route 2L

Stops at DuSable, Patterson, Grant, Stevenson, Northern View, attractions on Lincoln Highway, Barsema/Engineering Buildings and more.

Route 2R

Stops at Barsema/Engineering Buildings, attractions on Lincoln Highway, Northern View, Stevenson, Grant, Patterson Complex, DuSable and more.

Route 11

Route 11 of the Huskie Bus Line, known as the Huskie Safe Line, operates seven days a week, from midnight to 7 a.m. On Sundays, service starts at 10 p.m.

Mailing Address

[Your Name]
Neptune North [Room Number]
750 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

[Your Name]
Neptune East [Room Number]
740 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

[Your Name]
Neptune West [Room Number]
800 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

Recreation

The Student Recreation Center is a 10-minute walk away.
Join over 40 intramural sports played nearby at:
- Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex
- Chick Evans Field House

Communities

Neptune's communities give you an opportunity to live with students with similar interests, helping you to succeed academically and socially during your time at NIU. Neptune is home to:

Internet and TV

Unlimited NIU Wireless and Wired Broadband

Study Locations

Check out some place you can study in and around Neptune Hall.

Study lounges on each floor
The Fireplace Lounge in Neptune Central (has computer workstations)
The Trident Lounge in Neptune Central (has computer workstations)
Holmes Student Center
Founders Memorial Library

Safety

The safety and security of every resident is important to us. Neptune residents use their OneCard to enter the building 24/7. Residents must also use their key to get onto their floor and access their room. Guest registration is enforced 24/7. Hall staff and NIU police are always available.