Explore and Connect

Make the most of your NIU experience.

Huskies live, work and learn around the globe. When you become an NIU student, you become part of our community for life. We’ll support and encourage you all the way to graduation, when you’ll be welcomed into our strong alumni network.

There are many ways to get involved and optimize your education. Connect with our online student success team to learn more.

Show Your Huskie Pride

Download NIU backgrounds, social media graphics and more to add some red-and-black flair to your online presence.

Connect on Social Media

Many NIU offices and departments are active on social media. Find official accounts to follow in the NIU social media directory.

Attend Virtual Events

Many university events are available online. To find virtual events, visit the NIU events calendar and select the Virtual filter under Experience.

Join an Alumni Group

By facilitating regional groups and networks across the country, the Alumni Association helps Huskies connect with each other and the university.

Visit Campus

You can explore campus from anywhere with a virtual tour. But if you’re ever in the area, come see us in person! Some popular times to visit are Homecoming and commencement.

Part of the Huskie Story

As an online student, you’re part of the latest chapter of our history. Founded as a school for teachers in 1895, NIU helped meet the area’s growing need for educators. Just as our first graduates made a difference in their students’ lives, today’s Huskies pursue a variety of paths that have a positive impact on the world. And by learning online, you represent our long-standing dedication to enhancing instruction with technology.

NIU Online Students Facebook Group

Join our NIU Online Students Facebook Group to learn about upcoming events and get important deadline reminders, as well as other communications to help you succeed virtually at NIU. It’s also a space to build community, and members are welcome to ask questions, create study groups and share resources. 

Online Learning Tip

Anything that you can do to feel more connected to your program is really going to help you get the absolute most out of your degree. Remember, online learning doesn’t mean alone.

—Alex Hinton, online student success specialist

Have Questions?

Office of Online Learning
815-753-6660
online@niu.edu

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