Information for First-year Students

Whether you're seeking challenging academics, a vibrant campus life or opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, you'll find Northern Illinois University is an engaging place to live and learn. An NIU education is nationally-recognized in quality, nationally-ranked in value and aimed at providing you with personal, career and life success.

Timeline for First-year Applicants

• 1

  Review our first-year application requirements and deadlines.

• 2

  Submit your application on our website or add NIU on the Common App.

• 4

  Send us your official high school transcript.

• 3

   Activate your MyNIU account.

• 6

  Fill out the FAFSA and include NIU on your list of schools.

• 5

  Watch for emails from NIU and check your MyNIU To Do List to see if any supporting documents are needed to complete your application.

• 7

  When you are admitted, start following the timeline for an admitted student and confirm your intent to enroll.

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