This website uses scripting to enhance your browsing experience.
Enable JavaScript
in your browser and then reload this website.
This website uses resources that are being blocked by your network. Contact your network administrator for more information.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more
Got it
←
NIU.edu
(current)
A-Z Index
Calendar
Directory
Libraries
Make a Gift
Northern Illinois University
Your Future. Our Focus.
Academics
Admissions
Tuition and Aid
Student Life
Research
Locations
A-Z Index
Calendar
Directory
Libraries
Make a Gift
Info for
Students
Faculty and Staff
Parents and Families
Alumni and Friends
Community and Business
Prospective Employees
Quick Links
Blackboard
MyNIU
MyScholarships
HuskieLink
Office 365
Anywhere Apps
Qualtrics
Huskies Get Hired
Student Email
Password Self-Service
Request Information About NIU
Loading...
Tell us about yourself, including your academic interests and extracurricular passions, so we can share more about what NIU has to offer and let you know when we're planning special campus visit opportunities.
Please note, an asterisk(*) denotes a required question.
Basic Information
Student's First/Given Name *
Student's Preferred First Name * (
Our office will use your preferred name in communications to you and your family)
Student's Last Name/Surname *
Date of Birth *
Date of Birth *
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
1970
1969
1968
1967
1966
1965
1964
1963
1962
1961
1960
1959
1958
1957
1956
1955
1954
1953
1952
1951
1950
1949
1948
1947
1946
1945
1944
1943
1942
1941
1940
1939
1938
1937
1936
1935
1934
1933
1932
1931
1930
1929
1928
1927
1926
1925
1924
1923
1922
1921
1920
1919
1918
1917
1916
1915
1914
1913
1912
1911
1910
1909
1908
1907
1906
1905
1904
1903
1902
1901
1900
Contact Information
Mailing Address*
Mailing Address*
Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code
Email Address *
Parent Email Address
Permanent or Home Phone Number
Mobile Phone Number
Permission to Text *
Yes
No
By providing your number, you consent to receive notifications from NIU. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Msg & Data rates may apply.
What is the primary language spoken at home?
English
Spanish
Other
Other Language
Please select one of the following: *
Please select one of the following: *
Undergraduate - I'm interested in a bachelor's degree
Graduate - I'm interested in a master's degree, doctoral degree, or graduate non-degree program
Online - I'm interested in an online undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate
Undergraduate Enrollment Information
I am a: *
Select One
First-Time Freshman
Freshman Plus (HS student with some college credit)
Post-Baccalaureate
Reentering Student
Transfer Student
NIU Program of Interest/Major: *
Select Program of Interest/Major
Undecided Any College or Major
Accountancy
Business Administration
Finance
Management - Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility
Management - Human Resource Management
Management - Leadership and Management
Marketing
Operations and Information Management
Undecided in College of Business
Applied Management - Equity Leadership and Mentoring
Applied Management - Instructional Technology, Training and Evaluation
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education - Bilingual/ESL
Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education with Special Education Approval
Elementary Education - General Elementary Education
Elementary Education - Mathematics
Elementary Education - Reading Teacher
Elementary Education - Special Education
Kinesiology
Middle Level Teaching and Learning - English Language Arts
Middle Level Teaching and Learning - Mathematics
Middle Level Teaching and Learning - Science
Middle Level Teaching and Learning - Social Science
Physical Education
Special Education - Learning Behavior Specialist
Special Education - Special Populations
Special Education - Visual Impairments
Special Education - Visual Rehabilitation Therapy
Sport Management
Undecided in College of Education
Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering - Biomed Instrumentation, Sensors & Signals
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Technology - Applied Manufacturing Technology
Engineering Technology - Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology - Industrial Management & Technology
Engineering Technology - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology - Sustainability Engineering Technology
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering - Engineering Management
Industrial and Systems Engineering - Health and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering - Manufacturing Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Advanced Computing and Simulation
Mechanical Engineering - Robotics and Controls
Mechanical Engineering - Sustainable Energy
Mechatronics Engineering
Undecided in College of Engineering & Engineering Technology
Communicative Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
Fashion Merchandising
Health Promotion
Health Sciences - Degree Completion
Health Sciences - General Emphasis
Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy
Human Development & Family Sciences - Adult Development and Aging
Human Development & Family Sciences - Child Development
Human Development & Family Sciences - Family Relations, Prevention and Wellness
Human Development & Family Sciences - Family Social Services
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Nursing
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness
Public Health - Environment and Health
Public Health - General Public Health
Public Health - Health Administration
Rehabilitation and Disability Services
Undecided in College of Health & Human Sciences
Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Applied Management - Public Service
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry - Biochemistry
Chemistry - Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Chemistry - Secondary Teaching
Communication Studies - Advocacy and Public Communication
Communication Studies - Media Studies
Communication Studies - Organizational/Corporate Communication
Computer Science
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Climate Science
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Earth and Planetary Science
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Earth and Space Science Education
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Environment and Society
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Geospatial Systems
Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment - Water and Soil Science
Economics
Economics - Financial Economics
English
Environmental Studies
General Studies
History
Journalism
Mathematical Sciences - Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences - Computational Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences - General Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences - Mathematics Education
Meteorology
Nonprofit and NGO Studies
Philosophy
Physics - Applied Physics
Physics - Professional Physics for Graduate Study
Physics - Secondary School Teaching
Political Science - International Politics
Political Science - Justice and Democracy: The American Experiment
Political Science - Politics and Governance
Political Science - Public Administration and Service
Political Science - Public Law
Psychology
Sociology - Criminology
Sociology - General
Statistics
Undecided in College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
World Languages and Cultures - French and Francophone Studies
World Languages and Cultures - German Studies
World Languages and Cultures - Spanish and Hispanic Studies
World Languages and Cultures - Undecided
Art
Art and Design Education
Art History
Dance Performance
Design and Media Arts - Photography
Design and Media Arts - Time Arts (Animation)
Design and Media Arts - Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
Music
Music - Composition
Music - Education
Music - Performance
Studio Art - Ceramics
Studio Art - Drawing
Studio Art - Fiber
Studio Art - Illustration
Studio Art - Metalwork and Jewelry
Studio Art - Painting
Studio Art - Printmaking
Studio Art - Sculpture
Theatre Arts - Acting
Theatre Arts - Design and Technology
Theatre Studies
Undecided in College of Visual & Performing Arts
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Students planning to pursue secondary education teacher licensure (grades 9 - 12) should select a major in the subject area field in which they intend to teach (such as English, History, Math, etc.) Please view niu.edu/educator-licensure/ for more information.
When do you plan to start at NIU? *
Select Starting Semester
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Summer 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Summer 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
Summer 2028
Fall 2028
Spring 2029
Summer 2029
Fall 2029
Spring 2030
Summer 2030
Fall 2030
What high school do you or did you attend? *
What was the last college you attended or are currently attending? *
Degree Earned *
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Art
Associate of Art in Teaching
Associate of Engineering Science
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Associate of Science in Nursing
Associated of Applied Arts
Bachelor of Art
Bachelor of Fine Art
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduate Degree
None
Other
Are you part of the Guaranteed Admission Program?
What's important to me:
(Scroll and Ctrl Click to select more than one)
Academic Support Services
Bands, Choirs, Orchestras
Campus Involvement
Career Services
Childcare and support for students who are parents
Community Events/Offerings
Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
First Generation Student Resources
Honors
Huskie Marching Band
Military Student Services
NCAA Athletics
On-campus Housing and Dining
Student Employment
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Which Resource Centers would you like to hear more about?
Which Resource Centers would you like to hear more about?
Asian American Center
Center for Black Studies
Disability Resource Center
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (LGBTQ+ Resources)
Latino Resource Center
Military and Veteran Services
Undocumented Student Resources
Which activities would you like to hear more about?
Which activities would you like to hear more about?
Campus Recreation and Club Sports
Esports
Fraternity and Sorority Life
ROTC
Speech and Debate
Student Government
Volunteering
What student employment options would you like to hear more about?
What student employment options would you like to hear more about?
Northern Ambassador/Campus Tour Guide
Orientation Leader
Student journalism/Northern Star newspaper
What is your primary musical instrument?
Bass – Classical
Bass – Jazz
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Drums – Jazz
Euphonium
Flute
Guitar – Classical
Guitar – Jazz
Harp
Harpsichord
Horn
Oboe
Organ
Percussion – Classical
Piano – Classical
Piano – Jazz
Recording Arts
Saxophone – Classical
Saxophone – Jazz Studies
Steelpan
Trombone – Classical
Trombone – Jazz
Trumpet – Classical
Trumpet – Jazz
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
World Music
Other
Graduate Enrollment Information
Graduate Degree Program of Interest: *
Select One
Master's degree
Performer's Certificate
Specialist degree
Doctoral degree
Non-degree program
Master's Degree Programs: *
Accounting Science
Adapted Physical Education
Aging Studies
Anthropology
Applied Human Development and Family Sciences
Art (Art History Research)
Art (Art History Teaching at the Two-Year College Level)
Art (Studio)
Art and Design (MFA)
Art and Design Education
Athletic Training
Biological Sciences
Biology Teaching
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counseling
Curriculum and Instruction
Cybersecurity
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Educational Research and Evaluation
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering Management (Online)
English
Exercise Physiology
Finance
Geography
Geology
Health Sciences
Higher Education and Student Affairs
History
Human Anatomical Sciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial Management and Technology
Instructional Technology
Integrated Systems Engineering
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Literacy Education
Management Information Systems
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Nutrition and Dietetics
Philosophy
Physical Education, Pedagogy and Curriculum
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Business Management
Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport Management
Statistics
Teaching
Theatre Arts
Graduate Delivery Method: *
Both
On campus
Online
Doctoral Degree Programs: *
Art and Design Education
Audiology
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Counselor Education and Supervision
Curriculum and Instruction
Economics
Educational Psychology
English
Geography
Geology
Health Sciences
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Higher Education and Student Affairs Community College Leadership Program
History
Instructional Technology
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Non-Degree Programs: *
Certificate
No Certificate
When do you plan to start at NIU? *
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Summer 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Summer 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
Summer 2028
Fall 2028
Spring 2029
Summer 2029
Fall 2029
Online Program Information
What online program are you interested in studying?*
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Politics and Governance degree-completion
Bachelor of General Studies degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management: Equity Leadership and Mentoring degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management: Instructional Technology, Training, and Evaluation degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management: Public Service Leadership degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences for MLTs degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs degree-completion
Bachelor of Science in Technology: Applied Manufacturing Technology degree-completion
Certificate of Graduate Study in Data Science for Business
Certificate of Graduate Study in Distance Education
Certificate of Graduate Study in Family and Child Development
Certificate of Graduate Study in Geographic Information Analysis
Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Professions Education
Certificate of Graduate Study in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Certificate of Graduate Study in Leadership in Aging Services
Certificate of Graduate Study in Nursing Education
Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health
Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Management
Certificate of Graduate Study in Trauma-Informed Counseling
Certificate of Graduate Study in User Experience (UX) and Learning Analytics
Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Geographic Information Systems
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Doctor of Education in Higher Education: Community College Leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Technology
Education Specialist: Educational Administration
Master of Accountancy
Master of Arts in General English Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration: Local Government Management
Master of Public Administration: Strategic Public Management and Leadership
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Art Education
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Master of Science in Digital Marketing
Master of Science in Education: Educational Administration
Master of Science in Education: Instructional Technology
Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education - Reading
Master of Science in Education: School Business Management
Master of Science in Educational Research, Evaluation, and Assessment
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Health Sciences
Master of Science in Industrial Management and Technology
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education
Post-Master’s Certificate of Graduate Study in Nursing Education
Workforce Development Certificate Program: Medical Laboratory Sciences
I am a: *
Select One
First-Time Freshman
Freshman Plus (HS student with some college credit)
Post-Baccalaureate
Reentering Student
Transfer Student
Graduate Degree Program of Interest: *
Select One
Master's degree
Performer's Certificate
Specialist degree
Doctoral degree
Non-degree program
When do you plan to start your online program?*
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Summer 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Summer 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
Summer 2028
Fall 2028
Spring 2029
Summer 2029
Fall 2029
Spring 2030
Summer 2030
Fall 2030
Submit
Back to top of page