Orientation and First Year Programs

Your introduction to success at NIU.

Orientation gives you the information and connections you need to thrive as a Huskie. It’s required for all admitted students. Separate programs are provided for first-year and transfer students and include an online module, a meeting with an advisor and an in-person or online orientation session.

After orientation, we provide continued support with Week of Welcome, our First-Year Success Series and other programs.