Interfolio at NIU
Northern Illinois University uses Interfolio Review, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) to support faculty workflows for key academic review processes including promotion and tenure. Interfolio provides a secure, central platform for submitting materials, managing committee reviews and tracking progress through each stage of review—all aligned with NIU policy and timelines.
Sabbatical Application
If you would like to confirm your eligibility for sabbatical, including if you are considering applying in an upcoming academic year, please complete and submit this form. Completing this form is not a substitute for your unit-level processes, and your submission neither prohibits nor precludes your application. If you are uncertain about applying for sabbatical in an upcoming academic year, go ahead and submit this form. Thank you!
Promotion and Tenure Application
If you plan to submit an application for promotion and tenure during the 2026-2027 academic year and you do not have a case yet in Interfolio, please reach out to your college Interfolio coordinator. A form to express your intent to submit an application for promotion and tenure during the 2027-2028 academic year will be available in January 2027.
Using Interfolio as a Committee Manager UPDATED
Interfolio training for personnel committee chairs, department chairs / school directors, and deans
This Interfolio training session is intended for academic leaders and faculty (ie: personnel committee chairs, department chairs / school directors, and deans) who serve as committee managers for sabbatical or promotion and tenure review process within Interfolio. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities, learn how to navigate assigned cases and complete required review steps, and explore tools that help support an efficient and successful review process. The training will also introduce available resources and support channels to help committee managers confidently fulfill their role throughout the review cycle. The same session is being offered on both 8/14 and 9/8 and a recording will be available afterward.
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Using Interfolio as a Committee Member UPDATED
Interfolio training for faculty personnel committee members
This Interfolio training session provides faculty who serve as sabbatical or promotion and tenure committee members with the information and skills needed to participate effectively in the Interfolio review process. Participants will learn about their responsibilities as reviewers, how to access and evaluate assigned cases within Interfolio, and best practices for maintaining confidentiality and conducting fair, ethical reviews. The session will also highlight available support resources and answer common questions to help reviewers navigate the system with confidence. The same session is being offered on both 8/20 and 9/11 and a recording will be available afterward.
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Faculty Promotion and Tenure Candidate Live Training
This training session is for NIU faculty members preparing for promotion and/or tenure review and introduces the system, templates and the process for faculty candidates to prepare and submit their promotion and/or tenure packet electronically via Interfolio.
This training was offered March 16, 2026 and March 20, 2026 and the recording is available for on-demand viewing.
View Faculty Promotion and Tenure Candidate Training Recording
Note: You must log in using your NIU Account ID and password.
Get Help
Interfolio Scholar Services
For technical issues with Interfolio, Interfolio Scholar Services provides live support by phone or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. CT.
833-844-2118
interfolio-support@elsevier.com
Interfolio at NIU
For questions about NIU polices and procedures related to the preparation and review of promotion and tenure or sabbatical materials, please contact leadership at your department / school, college, or the Office of the Provost. Questions best addressed by the Office of the Provost can be directed to interfolio@niu.edu.