Student Life at NIU

NIU is proud to be home to thousands of diverse students who make this campus a community. Huskies thrive here in a caring environment where you can be yourself, create new knowledge, make an impact and receive custom support to ensure your success.


Tip of the Week

Make Time for Family!

We have all kinds of fun activities planned for Family Weekend, September 22-24. See the calendar for details about all events. The Welcome BBQ, CAB Mission IMPROVable and Family Breakfast with the President are free, but please register for those events using each event’s “Register” link on the calendar.


Life as a Huskie

Explore Student Life

Learn about becoming involved, staying on track and identifying resources to be a happy and successful Huskie.

Upcoming Events


Huskies on Social

Share Your Huskie Pride

NIU Downloads, GIFs and Stickers


See NIU GIPHYs and Stickers

Go to downloads page

HuskiesofNIU on Instagram

Huskies of NIU

See NIU through the eyes of a different Huskie each week, follow HuskiesofNIU on Instagram. Email socialmedia@niu.edu to sign up to take over a week!

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