Welcome to the NIU School of Theatre and Dance! We're excited to have you join us for a visit and learn more about our programs. Through our visits we work to create a day that allows you to experience life as an NIU student in theater or dance. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule along with our faculty/staff/NIU student schedules that allows us to maximize your visit opportunities.
Schedule a tour of the School of Theatre and Dance
New Student Welcome Days
Newly admitted students can attend a meet and greet with School of Theatre and Dance faculty and students. You will also attend a performance featuring the school's student performers, designers and technicians.
Parking
The Stevens Building is the home of the School of Theatre and Dance and is located at 200 University Circle, DeKalb, IL 60115. There is visitor pay lot next to the building.
When visiting NIU, you will need to obtain a visitor permit from Parking Services or use pay-parking facilities (i.e. parking meters, pay stations or visitor Parking Lot.)
Directions to NIU
From the West
From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.
From I-88: Exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From the East
From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.
From I-88: Exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From the South
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb).
From the North
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to exit at Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.
From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38 and turn right on Castle Drive (main entrance to campus).