Programs and Services

NIU students, faculty and staff have access to a variety of wellness resources. We'll help you find the right program or service for your needs. Start by indicating whether you're a student or employee. Then, choose a wellness area or health topic to display relevant resources.


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Academic Advising

Resource for students

Helps you achieve your personal, academic and career goals at NIU.

niu.edu/advising

Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Provide training, discussion groups, support, educational awareness experiences for students and staff.

niu.edu/diversity

Adventure Center - Outdoor Adventures (OA)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Providing outdoor experiences to the NIU community.

go.niu.edu/oa

Advocacy Services - Counseling and Consultation Services

Resource for students

Free to NIU students who have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence or stalking.

go.niu.edu/advocacy

Asian American Resource Center

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Enhances the quality of college life for Asian American students on campus.

niu.edu/aac

Association of Campus Religious Organizations (ACRO)

Resource for students

Resource for NIU students looking to be involved with religion on campus.

go.niu.edu/acro

Black Faculty and Staff Association

Resource for faculty, staff

To ensure the support, positive valuation of, and inclusion of black faculty and students at Northern Illinois University, and to bring issues important to our community to the attention of the university’s leadership.

niu.edu/black-faculty-association

Career Services

Resource for students

Provides a variety of services and resources to assist students with career planning.

niu.edu/careerservices

Career Services: Career Counseling

Resource for students

Setup an appointment with a career counselor for individualized career planning support.

go.niu.edu/career-counseling

Career Services: Career Resource Center

Resource for students

Walk-in center that assists students with resumes, interview tips and more.

go.niu.edu/career-resource-center

Career Services: Huskies Get Hired

Resource for students

Free job and internship search website for NIU students.

go.niu.edu/huskies-get-hired

Center for Black Studies

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Advocating for Black students at NIU and in the community.

niu.edu/blackstudies

Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife (CPW)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Student organization striving to conserve wildlife.

NIU Green Team

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Helping NIU evolve into a more sustainable campus.

go.niu.edu/GreenTeam

Community Counseling Training Center (CCTC)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Free counseling to NIU students, faculty, staff, and community members.

go.niu.edu/cctc

Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS)

Resource for students

Free counseling to current NIU students.

go.niu.edu/counseling

Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Provides affordable mental health services to NIU and the community.

go.niu.edu/CFTclinic

Disability Resource Center

Resource for students

Offers guidance, services and resources to help you succeed at NIU.

niu.edu/disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Training Center

Resource for faculty, staff

Provide counseling, coaching, training, employee support, and wellness opportunities.

go.niu.edu/EAP

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for NIU students, faculty and staff. We provide many health and safety programs, as well as environmental management.

niu.edu/ehs

Environmental Sustainability

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Your guide to green living and recycling at NIU.

niu.edu/sustainability

Faculty Senate

Resource for faculty

go.niu.edu/faculty-senate

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Resource for students

Offers financial guidance to students regarding FAFSA, grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.

go.niu.edu/finaid

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Resource for students

Provides service to the community and bonding through brotherhood or sisterhood.

Recruitment begins at the beginning of the fall semester.

go.niu.edu/fsl

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Acknowledges women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer identities.

niu.edu/gsrc

Group Fitness: Restorative Yoga

Resource for faculty, staff, students

A meditative practice focusing on breath work and relaxation.

go.niu.edu/yoga

Huskie Academic Support Center

Resource for students

Free for students

niu.edu/academic-support

Huskie Link

Resource for students

Resource for students to find organizations and participate in upcoming events.

go.niu.edu/huskielink

Latino Resource Center

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Community that builds collaborative relationships on campus and in the community.

niu.edu/lrc

Military and Veteran Services

Resource for students

Resource center for NIU students.

niu.edu/military-veteran

NIU Calendar

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Comprehensive calendar of NIU’s cultural, scholastic and community events.

calendar.niu.edu

NIU Green Team

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Helping NIU evolve into a more sustainable campus

go.niu.edu/GreenTeam

NIU Health Services

Resource for students

On campus medical practice providing care to students.

niu.edu/health-services

NIU Recreation

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Free for NIU students and offers programs to help achieve your health and fitness goals.

niu.edu/recreation

NIU Recreation: Group Fitness

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Teaching you safe and effective workouts.

Yoga, spin, Pilates, Zumba and more!

niu.edu/groupfitness

NIU Recreation: Intramural Sports

Resource for students

More than 40 intramural sports and activities for men's, women's and co-recreational leagues.

go.niu.edu/intramural

NIU Recreation: Nutrition Coaching

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Helps students keep up their energy, feel happy, get results, and eat healthy.

The Nutrition Office is located off the track in the main gym at the Recreation Center.

niu.edu/nutrition

NIU Recreation: Personal Training

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Training options to help you get in shape and lead a healthier lifestyle.

go.niu.edu/PersonalTraining

NIU Recreation: Sport Clubs

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Student-run and open to all fee-paying students, faculty and staff.

go.niu.edu/sportclubs

Operating Staff Council

Resource for faculty, staff

The Operating Staff Council (OSC) is an integral part of the university governance system through its participation, communication, advisement and assistance on the resolution of issues and the formulation of policies relevant to the general welfare of operating staff employees.

niu.edu/operating-staff-council

Presidential Commission on Interfaith Initiatives

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The Presidential Commission on Interfaith Initiatives (PCII) advises the president on issues and concerns related to the diversity of belief systems represented at NIU. Its members also recommend research and actions needed to advance these matters.

go.niu.edu/pcii

Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities (PCPD) advises the president regarding issues and concerns related to people who have disabilities with, an emphasis on promoting issues of physical, virtual and attitudinal accessibility.

go.niu.edu/pcpd

Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (PCSOGI) is the primary channel by which advice is given to the president of NIU on issues and concerns affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals at the university.

go.niu.edu/pcsogi

Presidential Commission on Race and Ethnicity

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The Presidential Commission on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE) advises the president on the status of minority students, faculty and staff and makes recommendations to improve the quality of life and opportunities for minorities at NIU.

go.niu.edu/pcore

Presidential Commission on the Status of Women

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The NIU Presidential Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) advises the president on issues and concerns related to the status of women at NIU.

go.niu.edu/pcsw

Psychological Services Center (PSC)

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Outpatient psychological services to all NIU students and community.

go.niu.edu/psc

Reflection Room

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Providing students and staff with a quiet space for individual reflection, meditation or prayer.

go.niu.edu/reflection-room

Student Involvement and Leadership Development (SILD)

Resource for students

Engages students and the university community in campus life.

niu.edu/studentinvolvement

Student Wellness

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Learn about health topics and how to be well, request a presentation, and become a health peer educator.

go.niu.edu/studentwellness

Supportive Professional Staff Council

Resource for faculty, staff

The SPS Council was formed to connect SPS across campus. It also serves to express the interests and concerns of SPS to other members of the university community.

Supportive Professional Staff employees can contact their respective division.

niu.edu/spsc

University Council

Resource for faculty

niu.edu/university-council

University Honors Program

Resource for students

Provides an educational experience for students.

niu.edu/honors

University Ombudsperson

Resource for faculty, staff, students

The NIU Office of the Ombudsperson was established and opened its doors in 1969 to provide a neutral line of communication to the administration.

niu.edu/ombuds

University Police and Public Safety

Resource for faculty, staff, students

Provide safety services, safety education, and training opportunities for faculty/staff and students.

niu.edu/publicsafety

University Writing Center

Resource for students

Helps students brainstorm, draft, revise, and perfect their writing.

niu.edu/writing-center

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