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 intend to seek promotion and/or tenure in the 2026-2027 cycle, please complete and submit this form to notify the Office of the Provost. Completing this form is not a substitute for your unit-level processes, and your submission neither prohibits nor precludes your 2026-2027 application. If you are uncertain about applying for promotion and tenure in 2026-2027, go ahead and submit this form. Thank you!
Faculty Promotion and Tenure Candidate Live Training NEW
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.