Student Life at NIU: Guides, Events and Support for Life as a Huskie
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Step 1 Meet with your advisor.
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Step 2 Check MyNIU for holds.
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Step 3 Review your aid and budget.
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Step 4 Plan for course materials.
Huskie Guides
Browse All GuidesShort reads on the topics that matter most to your success at NIU.
Finding Friends
Making friends in college takes intention. Here's how to put yourself out there and build real connections at NIU.
Read Finding FriendsWhy Attendance Matters
What the research says and how showing up shapes your grades.
Read Why Attendance MattersFive Ways to Reduce Stress
Top tips for finding balance and maintaining your mental health.
Read Five Ways to Reduce StressCareer Readiness Tips
Practical steps to build skills and prepare for life after graduation.
Read Career Readiness TipsApplying for Scholarships
Where to look and how to apply as an NIU student.
Read Applying for ScholarshipsOffice Hours
Professors set aside time just for you. Here's how to make the most of it.
Read Office HoursHuskie Bucket List
Classic NIU experiences to check off before you graduate.
Read Huskie Bucket ListUpcoming Events
See what's coming up for students on campus.
The Weekly Scroll
Catch up on the latest student announcements, from deadlines to campus updates.
Right Now at NIU
From events to campus life, see what's happening in and around NIU right now.