Good friends aren't hard to find.

NIU is a close community, which means you don’t have to look far to find friends. Being active on campus, both inside and outside the classroom, is the key to developing lifelong friendships. Dive in and find your community by taking advantage of the numerous organizations, clubs, spaces, activities and events that are available.

NIU Academic Affairs created the Huskie First survey to help us assess your individual needs and interests so that we can set you up for success from the very beginning.

This survey should only take a few minutes, but it’ll help us provide the life-changing tools you need to flourish both inside and outside the classroom. 

Based on your responses, we’ll reach out with resources and information catered to you. Whether you’re looking for tutoring, academic support or ways to connect and get involved, we’ve got you covered.

“Everyone learns in a different way. It’s a matter of working with each student and seeing what benefits them the most. Sometimes, students just need that extra push to show they can do it.”

Kendall Kobe served as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader for NIU’s Huskie Academic Success Center (HASC) for two years, prior to graduating in May.

Join Huskies Vote for their Presidential Debate Watch Party.

Join us for the Presidential Debate Watch Party hosted by NIU’s Huskies Vote on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 7-10 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Huskie Den!
Get ready to watch democracy in action with fellow students and enjoy a nonpartisan panel discussion featuring NIU faculty, the League of Women Voters, and WNIJ radio moderators. Gain insights into key topics and debate techniques before watching the debate live.
Enjoy popcorn, engage in thoughtful conversations on national issues, and stay informed as you develop your to vote. Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation—everyone’s voice matters!

Whether it’s the Iditarod or a college semester, Huskies need good fuel to power through and perform their best. Meet with one of our nutrition coaches to learn eating strategies for your nutrition challenge. Whether you want to lose weight, get stronger at the gym or build a better relationship with food, we’re here to help. Our early-bird student rate is only $29 through Sept. 30. 

Students taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,378.00 for student health insurance for fall 2024. You can find more information regarding the plan on our website.
 
If you have comparable insurance and have not yet canceled the plan, the United Healthcare Student Resources is now open until Sept. 30, 2024.  This is an online process only. Once you complete the waiver, and it’s accepted the charge for insurance will be removed from your student account.

Celebrating our 117th Homecoming

We're excited to welcome Huskies home for our 117th Homecoming celebration happening the week of Oct. 13-20, 2024.

Save the Date for Huskies S'mores N'more

Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 7 to 9 p.m.

All Huskies fans are welcome to join us for an evening of sweet treats, hot drinks, fun festivities and #HuskiePride at the MLK Commons, between the Holmes Student Center and Founders Memorial Library. There will be music, yard games, glow-in-the-dark activities, fire pits and more. There’s no better way to get fired up for Saturday’s Homecoming football game!

STEM Café: Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy.

Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fatty’s Pub and Grille

Many of the technologies we need for green energy — such as advanced batteries and solar panels — are made from materials that exist in incredibly small proportions within the Earth. These critical metals and minerals are difficult to find, and often we know little about their processes of formation.