Attendance Matters: You're Missing Out When You Miss Class.

Did you know there's a direct link between going to a class and doing well in it? Regular attendance also helps you connect with professors, fellow students and campus resources. By prioritizing attendance, you’ll stay on track to reach your academic and career goals.

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

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.

Show your Huskie pride and apply to represent NIU a Homecoming Court. Ten students will be selected based on their leadership experience, dedication to academic excellence, commitment to service, active campus involvement and overall school spirit. From this group, four students will be honored as Homecoming Royalty.

Interested students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA and be in good academic and judicial standing with the university. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m., Sept. 10, on the Campus Activities Board Huskie Hub page.

Join Us for the Our Rescheduled Campus Meets Community Welcome Block Party

Sept. 10  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Martin Luther King Commons

Over 75 local businesses and organizations from throughout the DeKalb area will join us for the party in the MLK Commons to welcome NIU students, faculty, and staff to the community. Come learn about area businesses, discover local resources and find out about all the fun activities to do in the community..There will be music, giveaways, a few samples, information about the community, and most importantly – a BIG FRIENDLY DEKALB WELCOME to our Huskies..

The event is free and open to the entire NIU campus.  Don’t miss the chance to meet the community and find out about our great communiversity.

Join Us for Our Career Success Clinic on Sept. 16

Boost your career confidence! Join us at the Career Success Clinic on Sept. 16 for resume and LinkedIn reviews, elevator pitch practice, and free professional headshots. No resume? No problem,  create one on the spot with our AI tool, Quinncia. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and stand out!  

At NIU, we’re committed to supporting student success and making college as affordable and accessible as possible.

This short survey is designed to better understand how you make decisions about the number of credit hours you take each semester, and how NIU’s tuition structure may influence those choices. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Your feedback will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the policy and whether additional communication or support could make a difference.

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.

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.

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.

SHARE Survey Outcomes Now Available to Review

The SHARE survey provides NIU with the ability to better understand students’ knowledge of and experiences with sexual and gender harassment, domestic violence, stalking, sexual violence, reporting options and support resources. We use survey results to further enhance our campus policies, procedures, education and support resources for students. Learn more about the outcomes from the SHARE survey.