NIU Orientation Student Program

Check In

Start at the Holmes Student Center, Ground Floor - West Entrance.

8 to 9 a.m.

At check in, you'll pick up your orientation materials, receive your orientation advising appointment time and head to the start of your Orientation program.
There's a Starbucks conveniently located next to check-in.

Morning Session

Carl Sandburg Auditorium
Holmes Student Center
8:45 -9:25 a.m.

Welcome

8:45-8:55 a.m.
We welcome you and your family to NIU! During this session, you’ll learn about the day’s schedule of events and what to expect from your orientation experience.

NIU Platforms Overview

8:55 - 9:15 a.m.
We’ll share how you can make the most of the NIU Mobile app and help you to get more comfortable using Office 365, Blackboard and MyNIU. Feel free to use your own device to follow along.

Announcements and Family Sessions Overview

9:15 - 9:25 a.m.
Don’t forget to use the NIU Mobile app or a campus map while you explore campus. In addition to attending your advising appointment, the next block of time in your orientation schedule is the perfect opportunity to take care of any to-do items on your NIU checklist.

Advising

Locations listed below
9:30 a.m. - Noon

Don’t forget to use the NIU mobile app or campus map while you explore campus. In addition to attending your advising appointment, the next block of time in your orientation schedule is the perfect opportunity to take care of any to-do items on your NIU checklist.

Advising Locations

Academic Advising Center

Peters Campus Life Building, Room 220

College of Business

Barsema Hall, Room 201

College of Education

Gabel Hall, Room 138
Anderson Hall, Room 214 and 215 (Kinesiology and Physical Education Only)

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Engineering Building, Room 130

College of Health and Human Sciences

Wirtz Hall, Room 307

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Zulauf Hall, Room 201 (Advisors Colleen Barker, Erin Reid, Karla Vilchez-Neal, Laurie Sodaro, Marissa Wolfe, Rebekah Kohli, Julie Oberheim, Angie Flannery and Stephanie Kummerer)
Psychology and Computer Science Building, Room 460 (Advisor Daniel Rogness)
Psychology and Computer Science Building, Room 400 (Advisor Mandy Wescott)
Zulauf Hall, Room 803 (Advisor Kristie Crane)
Montgomery Hall, Room 356 (Advisor Christy Cunningham)

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Jack Arends Art Building, Room 217 (Art Students)
Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Lobby, (Music Students)

Post-Advising Sessions

Carl Sandburg Auditorium
Holmes Student Center
11:15 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Resource Fair
(Holmes Student Center, Gallery Lounge)

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about NIU resources and services you will use throughout your first year and beyond.

Managing College Costs

12:20 - 12:40 p.m.
Learn more about how to manage the cost of your investment in a college education. We’ll help you understand the process of paying your bill at NIU, including information on tuition, fees and billing.

Campus Community Panel

12:40 - 1 p.m.
You’re now part of our Huskie community. Hear from key offices about how we can support you as you prepare to begin your first semester at NIU.