Moving In
Residence hall move-in day is an experience you'll always remember! We're very excited to welcome you to the NIU campus.
You can move in on Friday, Aug. 16 or any day afterwards.
Northern View Community
For the fall 2019 semester, Northern View Community residents can check in starting Friday, Aug. 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. As a courtesy to other families, please avoid moving in large furniture after 10 p.m.
What if I can't move in on Friday, Aug. 16?
You can arrive any time on or after Friday, Aug. 16. Please arrive between these times so we can best assist you in getting checked in:
Saturdays and Sundays · 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday through Friday · 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Your Move-in Date is Wednesday, Aug. 21 between 9 - 11 a.m.
CHANCE Program Students
For the fall 2019 semester, CHANCE freshmen living in Gilbert, Grant, Neptune, New Hall or Stevenson move in on Wednesday, Aug. 21 between 9 and 11 a.m.
You can move in Friday, Aug. 23 or any day afterwards
Gilbert · Grant · Neptune · New Hall · Stevenson
For the fall 2019 semester, Gilbert, Grant, Neptune, New Hall and Stevenson residents can move in on Friday, Aug. 23 starting at 8:30 a.m.. Team NIU volunteers will be standing by to help you move things into your room only until 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Yes, you can move in as late as 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day afterwards.
Make sure you have a booking before arriving
Log into MyHousing to see your room booking. If you haven't signed up for housing and don't have a booking, call us at 815-753-1525 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to sign up for a room.
If you want to arrive before Friday, Aug. 23, we'll give you the chance to sign up for early arrival closer to move-in day.
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Be admitted into the CHANCE program and sign up for housing and a meal plan
Sign up for housing and a meal plan
Read about the CHANCE program admission procedures.
If you're reading this, you've probably already done this. Great! You can log into MyHousing at https://housingsignup.niu.edu to see the room and meal plan you signed up for this fall.
If not, you still have time to sign your housing contract and choose a room online. You can do this right up to move-in day.
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Pack your things
Look at your room's measurements to see how much space you have under your bed, in your closet and in your drawers, and then check out our "what to bring" list of move-in day must-haves.
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Some other housekeeping items
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On move-in day, you'll need a temporary move-in parking pass. We'll mail you a couple passes, but you can print a pass here.
- Many students like to request a bed loft before move-in day.
- Contact your roommate to get to know each other, discuss the basics, plan for what to bring, and set the tone for a great new academic year.
- Remember to bring your OneCard or another state-issued photo ID on move-in day. Learn about getting a OneCard ID.
- Yes, you can bring your car to NIU! Purchase an orange parking permit online if you plan on keeping a car at NIU during the year.
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Check in
Up to 24 hours before move-in day, check in using your phone or a computer using a link that we'll give you closer to move-in dayat go.niu.edu/checkin. Have your receipt ready on your phone when you arrive and pick up your key.
If you can't do this online or on your phone, you can still check in once you're here. Stop by your hall's front desk to check in.
After you check in, you can always go back to go.niu.edu/checkin at any time to get your receipt, or look in your student Z-ID email for it.
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Drive to NIU on move-in day
Some roads are one-way on move-in day, so make sure you follow any posted signage for your residence hall. Here's the route you'll follow on move-in day.
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Park, unload and move your vehiclecar
After you park by your building, go to the Community Center to get your key. Once you've moved your things into your apartment, move your vehicle to the back of the parking lot.
CHANCE staff will greet you at your residence hall while you park and move your items into your room. We'll provide you a schedule of events for the Leadership Conference held on Thursday.
You'll be directed to park, go inside for your room key and unload onto the curb. Team NIU volunteers will assist as available. If you have a family member coming with, you can have them stay by your things while they're on the curb. Team NIU volunteers can also help with this while available.
Once you have your room key and your car is in the temporary move-in day parking, you can begin moving your things into your room.
How to get into your room in Gilbert
At your door, hold your OneCard flat against the number pad. After it beeps, enter the OneCard PIN that we give you at check-in. When you hear it unlock, push the door open. The key we'll give you at check-in you will open your closet and also your mailbox on the main floor.
How to get into your room in Grant
In the elevator, hold your OneCard flat against the card reader and then press your floor number. At your door, hold your OneCard flat against the number pad. After it beeps, enter the OneCard PIN that we give you at check-in. When you hear it unlock, push the door open. The key we'll give you at check-in you will open your closet and also your mailbox by the front desk.
How to get into your room in Neptune
The key we'll give you at check in will get you into your floor, room, and also open your mailbox in the lobby on the main floor.
How to get into your room in New Hall
At your cluster's door, hold your OneCard flat against the number pad. After it beeps, enter your OneCard PIN that we give you at check-in. After you hear it unlock, pull the door open. Then you can use the key we'll give you at check in to get into your mini-suite.
How to get into your room in Stevenson
In the elevator, use the key we'll give you at check-in to get onto your floor. Your key will let you into your room and also open your mailbox on the main floor.
How to get into your room in Northern View
The key we'll give you at check-in will get you into your building, your apartment and your own bedroom in your apartment. You will get a separate key that opens your mailbox outside of the Northern View Community Center.
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Have your building meeting
Wednesday and Thursday CHANCE Program Events
Have your floor meeting
We will have building meetings on the Sunday before classes start. Stay tuned for information about that meeting when you arrive.
Time Event Wednesday, August 21 11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Family/individual time 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Pep Rally (Holmes Student Center Carl Sandburg Auditorium) 5 - 6 p.m. Student Welcome Dinner (Neptune Dining) Thursday, August 22 7 - 7:45 a.m. Breakfast (Neptune Dining) 8 - 8:25 a.m. Conference Check-in (Holmes Student Center Ballroom) 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Conference (Holmes Student Center Ballroom) On move-in day, you'll have your first of several floor meetings to get to know your new community and meet your hall's complex coordinator. After the meeting, you're invited to the Huskie Fall Kick Off at Huskie Stadium, where you'll get to learn about what it means to be an NIU Huskie fan, explore different NIU traditions, and head to the field for a giant "NIU" class photo!
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Get to know NIU and DeKalb
- Welcome Days: We've planned special events to welcome you to the NIU community during your first days here. Check out Welcome Days events.
- Where to eat: See where you can use your meal plan.
- Connect to NIU Wireless: Get your PC, Mac, or phone connected to the internet.
- What's my address? Find out how to get mail and packages addressed to you when you live on campus.
- Enroll in classes: If you aren't already, make sure you are enrolled in classes by Sunday evening of the first week of classes. Otherwise, you will have to move out of your room.
Nearby grocery and shopping centers
These places are just a few minutes away from the NIU campus:- CVS Pharmacy · Groceries, toiletries
15-minute walk - Walmart · Groceries, home products
20 minutes via Huskie Line Route 17 - Schnucks · Groceries, toiletries
20 minutes via Huskie Line Route 16 - Hy-Vee · Groceries, toiletries
25 minutes via Huskie Line Route 17 - Target · Groceries, toiletries, home products
35 minutes via Huskie Line Route 17
What to Bring
At the bare minimum, we suggest you bring these items.
What does my room already come with? We provide a bed, mattress, dresser (or closet) with a bar for hanging clothes, desk, desk chair, MicroFridge, drapes or blinds for your window if you live in Gilbert, Grant, Neptune, New Hall or Stevenson.
Northern View apartments are unfurnished. All deliveries (including furniture deliveries) come to the Community Center office. You are responsible for moving any furniture into your apartment. Northern View staff cannot assist with moving furniture.
If you plan on having furniture delivered, we recommend having it delivered on the day you are moving in and working with the delivery company directly to have furniture brought to your apartment. Companies like UPS, FedEx or Amazon do not have access to apartment buildings and may not be able to accommodate your request like a private delivery company would.
You can support the Residence Hall Association and shop for a student linen package online. Linen packages can be delivered to your home before move-in day.
Other Items
We want you to make your room feel like home! Here are some other items that students might bring. In order to maintain a safe residence hall community, there are also some items that we don't allow. If you have a question about an item not listed here, let us know!
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Other Allowed Items
These are some other items that are allowed.
Prohibited Items
These items aren't allowed in your room on campus. This list is not exhaustive.
