We want all Huskies to succeed and provide many resources to support students. We also understand that undocumented students may face unique challenges or have specific questions.
That's why there's an informed network of offices and people across campus to help you meet your goals. Many of these individuals have received our training on being an ally to undocumented students. They understand your legal rights and will keep your communications confidential.
Here's who to contact about certain topics or issues.
NIU strives to make admissions information accessible to a wide audience. You can read information for parents and families in Spanish at Padres y Familias. We also have bilingual staff members you can speak with, such as admissions assistant director Lupe Flores.
If you have any questions about applying to NIU, contact Crystal Garvey at cgarvey@niu.edu or 815-753-7994.
Human Resource Services can answer your DACA-related employment questions. Email Noor Harrison at nharrison@niu.edu.
All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome and encouraged to engage with the Latino Resource Center, Asian American Center, Center for Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Disability Resource Center and Center for Student Assistance.
Student Financial Advising Services can help you understand your charges and financial aid. You can make an appointment with a financial advisor in English or Spanish.
The Controller's Office can help with waiving taxes on eligible scholarships. Your contact person is Sarah Kimball at 815-753-1518.
NIU students can get free groceries from the Huskie Food Pantry, located in the Chick Evans Field House. Check their website for current hours.
NIU students can get free clothes from Huskie Closet, a student-led project that collects clothing for donation. The closet offers everyday clothing organized inclusively by size, and you can shop for as many items as you need. The closet is located in room 102 of the Chick Evans Field House. Contact HuskieCloset@niu.edu or 815-753-4410 for more information.
NIU students experiencing a difficult life situation or mental health issues, have access to many helpful resources available. Contact Counseling and Consultation Services to speak with a counselor or learn about community mental health resources including the Community Counseling Training Center.
NIU offers a variety of housing options for students through Housing and Residential Services. The Hotel at Holmes offers a special rate (subject to change) for NIU students. The Hotel at Holmes also offers a winter rate (due to inclement weather) for faculty.
This office helps students with transcripts. If you need an official transcript for a scholarship application but can't get one because there's a hold on your account, they can help. Contact them about temporarily lifting the hold.
If you need an affadavit notarized for admission or registration, please reach out to one of the Notary Publics on campus.
Lupe Flores
Assistant Director/Subdirectora
Williston Hall
815-753-3215 (call or text)
gflores8@niu.edu
Habla español
Angie Gutiérrez-Vargas
Senior Financial Advisor
financial-advising@niu.edu
815-753-1395
Habla español
Kimberly A. Hart, Ph.D., LCPC, PEL: SC, NCC, ACS
Clinical Associate Professor
815-753-9308
khart2@niu.edu
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