Campus Tour and Information Session

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM until 4:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
231 N Annie Glidden Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
United States

Whether you’re a prospective undergraduate student or have already be admitted to NIU, this visit is open to you and your guests, giving you the opportunity to envision yourself as part of our exceptional community.

You’ll begin your campus visit in an engaging 35-minute presentation where you’ll learn all about our admissions process, the student experience that awaits you at NIU, and our comprehensive range of academic colleges and majors.

Then, you’ll head off on a 85-minute small-group campus tour led by one of our amazing student tour guides. The walking portion of the tour includes stops inside our Holmes Student Center, historic Altgeld Hall and Neptune Hall (one of our sample residence hall rooms).. Please register below. We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus!

Campus Visit Request Form

Student Information

First Name

Preferred Name (Our office will use your preferred name in communications to you and your family)

Last Name

Birthdate

Did your parent(s) or guardian(s) graduate from Northern Illinois University?

Student Contact Information

Student Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Student Mobile Number

Do we have permission to text you at this number for updates about NIU and your campus visit? We will send you a confirmation and reminder text for your visit.

Home Phone Number

Academic Information

I am a prospective:

I plan to start classes in:

Primary academic interest:

Northern Illinois University offers programs that may lead to state-issued licensure. Licensure requirements vary by state. Visit the NIU Professional Licensure Disclosure webpage to determine whether your program of interest meets the academic requirements for licensure in your state.

High school or current college attending:

Guest Information

Number of guests:

Guest 1 First Name

Guest 1 Last Name

Guest 1 Email (Confirmation email will also be sent to this email)

Did this guest (1) graduate from NIU?

Guest 2 First Name

Guest 2 Last Name

Guest 2 Email

Did this guest (2) graduate from NIU?

Our morning campus tour ends at Neptune Hall where you're invited to eat in our Neptune Dining hall at a reduced price of $8 a person. Would you like to stay for lunch?

Accommodations

We're happy to provide accommodations in accordance with state and federal laws that ensure equal access for students and guests with disabilities. (Please note, we will do our best to accommodate requests made less than 72 hours in advance)

Would you like to make a request for specific aids or accommodations to participate in this event?

Please select the type of accommodations

Visual

Audio

Mobile

Other

Could you briefly share what type of support would be most helpful during your visit?