Academic Support Services
The most successful Huskies are the ones who ask for help.
There are many services on campus to help you succeed at NIU. Be sure to ask your academic advisor, professors and friends for advice and support when you need it. Here are some of the resources that can support your academic success.
Founders Learning Commons
Located in Founders Memorial Library, the supportive team at the Founders Learning Commons can answer your questions, link you to tutoring services, assist you with research and help improve your writing. If you need access to or help with a laptop or other device, they can provide technology resources and support. They even have spaces for collaborating with classmates or grabbing a bite to eat with friends.
Huskie Academic Success Center
The Huskie Academic Success Center (HASC), located in the Founders Learning Commons, is the place to go for academic support. They can help you with writing assignments, provide you with tutoring for many general education requirement courses, and help you improve your note-taking, studying and test-taking skills.
Statistics and Mathematics Assistance Center
Our Statistics and Mathematics Assistance Center (SMAC) is also located in the Founders Learning Commons. It provides tutoring services to mathematics and statistics students. No appointment is necessary. Just bring your NIU OneCard and walk right in.
Academic Cultural Centers
Career Services
Career Services provides personalized guidance for every step of your college journey. In addition to exploring majors and jobs that fit your goals and interests, they'll help build your professional skills and networks, so you're preparing for the workplace as you learn in the classroom. They'll also support you when searching for a job, whether you're looking for employment on or off campus.
College of Business Finance Peer Tutoring
The College of Business offers tutoring for select undergraduate finance courses to help you succeed academically and better understand important financial concepts. Tutoring is available in person and online throughout the fall and spring semesters.
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) Learning Hub
The CEET Learning Hub is located in the Engineering Building and offers tutoring to undergraduate students. It can also be used as a space for students to study by themselves or with a group. The Learning Hub is open the same hours as the Engineering Building computer lab, though tutor availability varies.
Mentoring Programs
Our mentoring programs provide support to help you succeed in your courses, prepare for your career and find your place at NIU. You can connect with a mentor based on your interests, background, or academic and career goals. Learn how to connect with a mentor today.
Get Academic Help When You Need It
Need help with a class, writing assignment, study skills, time management, or getting back on track? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Huskie Spotlight
“The NIU Writing Center has become one of my favorite tools. By making an appointment at the writing center, someone will be able to help you fix and correct your paper for any class. This has led me to be successful and feel more confident with my writing abilities.”Campbell Davis,
communicative disorders major
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