12/4/23
Be Prepared for Finals!
Avoid cramming for finals by blocking out time to study and having an organized plan for when you’ll study. Try studying in a new location or listening to music to help you stay motivated. Check out more tips to help you study effectively whether you are by yourself or in a group.
See study tips and resources.
10/23/23
Tips to Reduce Stress
Juggling college with work, family, friends and life can get a little crazy sometimes.
Learn five ways to help reduce stress
10/16/23
Have Questions About Your Classes?
Take advantage of office hours! Faculty set aside this time for you to connect and ask questions one-on-one.
Five tips about office hours
10/9/23
Prepare to Register for Spring Classes!
Class registration opens Nov. 6, 2023. Now is the time to start preparing to register for spring 2024 classes.
- Meet with your advisor.
- Log in to MyNIU.
- Consider your finances.
- Start thinking about course materials.
Learn more about registration.
10/2/23
Discover the Huskie Food Pantry
Having access to a steady supply of healthy food helps Huskies succeed in their classes and their lives. The Huskie Food Pantry, located in Chick Evans Field House, provides food and resources to NIU students and offers learning and service opportunities to the entire NIU community.
9/25/23
Get Active. Be Well.
One of the best ways to handle the stress of college life is through fitness. NIU Recreation gives you the tools you need to develop healthy habits and achieve a balanced outlook on life. Use our fitness machines, participate in intramural sports, swim laps, rent a court or outdoor equipment, or take an adventure trip.
9/18/23
Make Time for Family!
We have all kinds of fun activities planned for Family Weekend, September 22-24. See the calendar for details about all events. The Welcome BBQ, CAB Mission IMPROVable and Family Breakfast with the President are free, but please register for those events using each event’s “Register” link on the calendar.
9/11/23
Check Your Email!
You will receive important university communications in your NIU student email account. Be sure to check it regularly. Also, watch for "The Weekly Scroll" every Monday morning. These official NIU student announcements contain the latest campus news, information, upcoming events and ways to get involved.
9/5/23
Get Involved!
As part of the Huskie pack, you’ll make friends and memories on our beautiful campus. Our range of organizations and activities reflects the diversity of our cultures, interests and perspectives.
Check out the Student Involvement Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues. 9/5 through Thurs. 9/7.
8/28/23
Make sure you're connected
We have several important mobile apps you can download to help be a successful Huskie: NIU Mobile, NIU Safe, Outlook, Huskie Hub, Navigate Student, ETA SPOT (bus tracker) and NIU Huskie Athletics.
Learn more about apps and download.
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