Find available Interfolio training below, either NIU-specific or generally offered by Interfolio.
To supplement available self-paced training, live NIU-specific Interfolio training will be scheduled for those who will be using the Interfolio system during the 2026-2027 cycle. Currently available details for the first of these trainings are provided below and recordings will be posted for on-demand viewing.
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.
Audience: Faculty Candidates
This training was offered March 16, 2026 and March 20, 2026 and the recording is available for on-demand viewing.
Learn more about the features and steps for getting started with Interfolio through these available self-paced trainings.
This self-paced, interactive course provides a step-by-step guide for preparing and submitting your materials for an upcoming review.
Audience: Faculty Candidate
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers the different tools and functionality within the Interfolio RPT platform to use while reviewing a case.
Audience: Committee Member
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers management of review committees and cases, and reporting options using Interfolio RPT.
Audience: Committee Manager
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
This self-paced, interactive course covers the various administrative settings, creation of templates, creation and management of review committees and cases, and the reporting options using Interfolio RPT.
Audience: Unit Administrator Case Manager
Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes
Note: You must log in using your NIU Account ID and password.
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
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.