Next Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance to NIU Law. We look forward to welcoming you to campus. Our Office of Admissions is available to assist you with any questions. Please contact us at law-admit@niu.edu.

If you're not able to join us in the fall, please email us or mail in the form that was included in your admissions packet.


Immediate Tasks


Over the Summer

  • Complete the financial agreement. We'll email you when it's available. You won't be able to enroll in courses until you've completed this agreement.
  • Review student health insurance. You're automatically enrolled in our plan when you register for nine or more on-campus credit hours. If you want to enroll in or waive this coverage, you must do so by early September.
  • Submit immunization documentation before August 1.
  • Request that your final official transcript, indicating the conferral of your bachelor's degree is sent directly to LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
  • Purchase textbooks before classes begin, once book lists become available.
  • Purchase a virtual parking pass if you plan to drive to campus.

Beginning of Fall Semester

  • Attend mandatory new student orientation.
  • Pick up your OneCard, your official NIU identification.
  • Reserve your locker. Locker assignments will begin after the first week of classes.