It's Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

To show appreciation for all NIU graduate students, the Graduate School and our campus partners are offering giveaways and hosting events as a show of appreciation for the achievements and hard work of NIU graduate students. All graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the weeks in-person and online activities. 

Have you completed your 2025-26 FAFSA?

The 2025-26 FAFSA will be is now available. Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for assistance completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. All students eligible for financial aid who plan to enroll next year should complete a new FAFSA or Alternative Application each year, as soon as possible, to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid. 

We encourage you to check out Career Readiness Week events this April 7-11 on NIU’s campus. 

Team up with employers during mock interviews, learn how to use AI for job searching and career planning, get feedback on your resume and cover letter, and learn how to capitalize on an internship while you’re a student at NIU. We look forward to seeing you at the events! 

Your Feedback = Better Classes for Future Huskies.

 Complete your course evaluations today — it’s quick, easy and makes a big difference. Your feedback helps improve classes, supports your professors and shapes the future of NIU. Plus, it only takes a few minutes.

Check your NIU student email for our “Tell Us What You Think” message with the link to complete your evaluations.

Don’t miss your chance to leave a lasting impact on our academic community and help make NIU stronger for future Huskies. Let’s make every semester better than the last.

Grab your device, fill out your evaluations and help make NIU the best it can be — one evaluation at a time. You rock, Huskies!

The NIU OneCard is now mobile and available to use in your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet on compatible smartphones and smartwatches. Access the same services and facilities on campus with your plastic OneCard with just a simple tap of your smartphone or smartwatch. Current students, faculty and staff are eligible.

Using the NIU Mobile OneCard means better security and faster and easier transactions. Setting up your NIU Mobile OneCard is easy:

Learn more at www.niu.edu/OneCard and Mobile OneCard FAQ page.

Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2025 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes. 

1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.

2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.

Presidential Commissions seek student members.

The Office of the President invites undergraduate and graduate students to serve on Presidential Commissions, advising on key campus issues. As a member, you'll share student perspectives, collaborate with faculty and staff, and build leadership and problem-solving skills that enhance your academic experience and are highly valued by employers.

Help create a more inclusive and accessible NIU—nominate yourself or a peer today!

NIU Presidential Commission Application

Explore the Presidential Advisory Groups website for more details and insights into the commissions.  

Register to present at CURE.

The Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) provides NIU undergraduate students from all colleges with the opportunity to showcase their research, artistry or engagement projects they are completing or have completed. These can be part of a capstone or senior project; community engagement project or course; independent study; or funded research and artistry program through posters and exhibits for a chance to place in their respective award category. CURE is the culminating event for Undergraduate Research month and will mark NIU's 15th year of highlighting the contributions undergraduate students have had on the knowledge in interdeisciplinary fields, communities and society.

This year's event will be held in person at the Holmes Student Center  Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Presenter registration is open until March 25, 2025.

Join NIU Recreation for Spring Into Wellness Week.

Spring into Wellness Week is here! Join us from April 14-18 for a week of fun and wellness activities at the Recreation Center. Whether you're into badminton, pickleball, basketball, bags, or more, there's something for everyone!

Spring into Wellness Week Features:

For more details and to sign up for activities, visit niu.edu/recreation.

Let's make this Spring into Wellness Week a celebration of health, fitness, and community!