Northern Illinois University
Division of Student Affairs

We provide a range of programs and services to support you during your time at NIU. Think of us as your one-stop shop when you aren't sure where to go for assistance. We can give you information and resources to help with many situations, including:

• Student Conflicts
• Food and Housing Insecurity Issues
  • Emergency Food Assistance
  • Emergency Housing Assistance—contact the Center for Student Assistance at 815-753-8300 or StudentAssistance@niu.edu
  • Hope Haven
• Commuter and Off-campus Programs
  • Off-campus Students
    • Transit and Parking
      • Getting Around NIU
      • Carpool Connections
      • Parking Lots
      • Campus Walking Guide
      • Huskie Bus Line
      • Huskie Line Route 17
      • Huskie Safe Line
      • Elburn Shuttle
      • Zipcar
  • Child Care
    • On-Campus and Off-Campus Child Care Overview
    • NIU Campus Child Care
    • NIU Child Development Lab
    • Campus Changing Stations
    • Campus Lactation Stations
    • DeKalb and Sycamore Schools
  • Additional Resources
    • Lounge Spaces
    • OneBook
    • HSC Hotel
    • Computer Resources
• Military and Veteran Services
• Students' Legal Assistance
• Advocacy and Victim Services
  • Advocacy Services
  • Safe Passage
• Landlord and Tenant Concerns
  • Off-Campus Housing
  • Students’ Legal Assistance
• Pregnancy Accommodations

  To request accommodations while pregnant or parenting, contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@niu.edu.

• Student of Concern
  • Submit a Report
  • How to Help
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Resources
• Faculty, Staff and Family Resources
  • Faculty or Staff Concerned about Someone
  • Friend or Family Concerned about a Student
  • Absence Notification
  • Office of the Ombudsperson
  • Counseling and Consultation Services
  • Disability Resource Center

We can also connect you with the Association of Campus Religious Organizations.

If you don't know where to turn for help, contact us at 815-753-8300 or studentassistance@niu.edu. We'll work with you to find solutions to your questions and concerns.

Student Emergency Fund

COVID-19 Testing

Looking for information about COVID-19 testing for students living in the residence halls? Check the Housing and Residential Services website for the latest details.