Five Tips to Take Advantage of Faculty Office Hours

Faculty set aside this time for you to connect and ask questions one-on-one. Take advantage of it! Along with our guide to using office hours, these five tips will help you get the most out of this valuable time.

We're excited to welcome Huskies home for our 118th Homecoming celebration happening the week of Sept. 28 - Oct. 5, 2025..

Deadline extended to Wednesday Sept. 24. Tell us why you love NIU!  Adobe is sponsoring our Homecoming Video Competition and is asking students to submit a 30-60 second self-made video sharing why they love NIU and why they have #HuskiePride. Winners of the video contest will be announced during Homecoming Week and the first place winner will recieve $500, the second place winner will receive $300 and the third place winner will receive $200.

A revived NIU tradition is making waves again! Teams will build boats using only cardboard and recyclable materials, then race them across the water in a test of creativity, teamwork, and staying afloat. Will your boat sink or sail to victory?

Teams must pre-register via the sign-up form on Huskie Hub by September 23rd.

Access Kaplan’s “All Access” Test Prep Program

Huskies! Did you know you have free access to Kaplan’s expert test prep courses? Whether you’re looking to sharpen your career development skills, critical thinking skills or other skills, or if you’re preparing for the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT or other exams, there is a free test prep course for you. Visit Go.Kaplan.com/Illinois to sign up and learn more.

Access Kaplan’s “All Access” Test Prep Program

We’re Hiring Northern Ambassadors

The NIU Office of Admissions is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing students to join our Northern Ambassadors team. Ambassadors lead campus tours, share their NIU experience and help prospective students find their home at NIU.

Why Join?

Who Can Apply?

Apply by Oct. 22 to be invited to the Hiring Workshop Oct. 25. Invitations are sent as applications are submitted. Apply today.

For questions, contact Ethan Wybourn at ewybourn3@niu.edu.

Help future Huskies find their path!

Play video games for free in our NIU Esports Arena.

Gaming is more fun with friends! Play video games in the NIU Esports Arena for free with your NIU OneCard.

Join us in Altgeld Hall 100, also known as the castle building.

Sign up to receive event announcements.

Student Insurance Waiver Deadline Approaching

Students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,378.00 for student health insurance for Fall 2025. You can find out more information regarding the plan at the United Healthcare Student Resource website. 

If you have comparable insurance and would like to cancel the plan the Student Health Insurance Enrollment and Waiver site is open through September 30.  You will find the link to Enroll/Waive in the blue box on our website.  This is an online process only.
 
Have any questions?  Email us at studentinsurance@niu.edu.  

The waiver deadline is firm; therefore, students who do not waive the student health insurance by September 30 will be enrolled for annual coverage under the plan and no refund will be given.

Calling All Student DJs!

Do you have the skills to get the crowd moving? Are you a student with a passion for mixing music?

We’re looking for a talented DJ to perform live at the Huskie Den this semester.
Whether you're into house, hip-hop, EDM or mash-ups, we want to hear your sound.

This is your chance to showcase your talent, build your fanbase and bring energy to the Huskie Den.

Interested? Reach out to the Holmes Student Center at hsc@niu.edu to learn more.

Student-only DEAL - Fall into new habits at NIU!

Have you been considering changing a few nutrition habits and you’re looking for guidance? Do you know what to do, but need accountability to get there? NIU Recreation has you covered. Meet with one of our Nutrition Coachesto learn eating strategies for your nutrition challenge – whether you want to lose weight, get stronger at the gym, improve a health marker, or build a better relationship with food, we’re here to help. Sign up before the end of September for only $29, one-time fee, meet with a Nutrition Coach through the fall semester! Better yet, bundle with 6 personal training sessions for only $159.

Hey Huskies! We need your help!  The Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications Division (EMMC) produces dozens of videos and thousands of photos each year for use both within and outside of the Huskie community. This includes printed materials, social media and Web content, as well as videos promoting classes, programs and activities.   

If you love the camera and would enjoy helping your school, we need you! The EMMC team is updating its diverse group of students we tap regularly to appear in these videos and photos throughout the year. It’s easy, takes just a little of your time and we promise you a Huskie t-shirt each time you participate. Interested?

Give us just a bit of your information, along with a selfie, and we’ll contact you in plenty of time to make it work for your schedule.   

Thanks for Helping Make Move-In a Success!

NIU Housing would like to send an extended thank you and recognize the NIU organizations, staff, and all our volunteers who came together to support our residents during move-in. Your dedication and teamwork exemplified tremendous Huskie Pride and helped make move in a success! Visti NIU Housing on Facebook  to learn more about this year's move-in and to  view a complete list of organizations that helped welcome Huskies to campus.

Northern Illinois University will host its annual flu clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in the Holmes Student Center Ballroom.

Please note: COVID-19 and High-Dose flu vaccines will not be available at this clinic.

Appointments are required. Visit the Flu Vaccine Clinic Information and Instructions page to schedule your appointment and download the required Client Consent Form. Go to: Flu Vaccine Clinic Information and Instructions.

To reschedule or cancel, use the “Reschedule” button in your confirmation email.

For questions about vaccine eligibility or insurance coverage, contact the DeKalb County Health Department at 815-758-6673. For assistance with booking or event details, contact NIU Employee Well-being at 815-753-9191 or email ksmith12@niu.edu.

WNIJ News invites you to “Public Radio 101.” Attend this free workshop to learn about news reporting and production, as well as the spirit that drives good journalism. No previous experience required.

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the NIU Broadcast Center, 801 N. First Street, DeKalb.

We'll cover:

Students who complete this workshop will learn about additional volunteer and internship opportunities at WNIJ.

RSVP to WNIJ news director Jenna Dooley at jdooley@niu.edu with "Public Radio 101" in the subject line. More info on the Northern Public Radio website.

Register for the IIN Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference

The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) is a statewide network that advances research, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship to support innovation and economic development in Illinois. The Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference, taking place on Thursday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 26,  will provide a forum for NIU faculty and students to discuss their work on projects that are important to the future of Illinois and learn about research conducted by university faculty and collaborators from around the state. Topics will include climate resilience, food systems, advances in infrastructure and technology, equitable planning, ecosystem restoration, and social innovation to advance education and economic development.