Academic Affairs

Northern Illinois University (NIU) has been named a finalist for the inaugural Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) 2025 Excellence in Student Success Award....
NIU is proud to announce that assistant vice provost for Student Enhancement, Andrea Radasanu has been recognized with the prestigious Fellows Award from the National...
The Newman Civic Fellowship program recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at member institutions of Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities...
For Donna Gillespie and Christopher Billen, the road to a bachelor’s degree didn’t begin at NIU. It is where their paths became clearer and where...
NIU prepares students with the tools, experiences and support they need to transition seamlessly from the classroom to their careers. Our Career Services office is...
Student success is a top priority at NIU. Academic struggles can happen along the course of a student’s journey, and our Academic Recovery Program pairs...
NIU students are encouraged to take advantage of free test preparation through the “Prepare for Illinois’ Future Powered by Kaplan’s All Access License” program. All...
As part of Global Advising Week, NIU recently asked undergraduate students to share notes of appreciation for their advisors, and the response was overwhelming. More...
Register to join us at this event at noon Tuesday, April 15 on NIU’s campus. NIU faculty and staff are doing impactful, community-engaged research, teaching...
The program ensures students are well-prepared for their future in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other health professions by providing comprehensive support through academic guidance,...