Career Assistance for Educators

• Careers in Education K - 12
• Careers in Education Administration 
  (Principal, Superintendent)

Career Assistance for
Non-Educators

• Credential Instructions
• Credential Forms: (doc)/(pdf)

Address Credentials Correspondence to:

Career Services
Northern Illinois University
Campus Life Bldg.
Room 220
DeKalb, IL 60115
credentials@niu.edu

For questions about Credentials contact:

Caroline Kosmel, 815-753-8341 credentials@niu.edu

Self-Managed Credential File Resources (K-12 only)

• Self-Managed Credential File Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Step-by-Step Guide and Self- Managed Forms
• Alumni Assistance with Self-Managed Files
• Request for Release of Credential File 
  (necessary for pre-Fall 2007 graduates)
• Huskies Get Hired! Quick Start Guide for Educators (pdf)
• Credential File Policy Information for Employers
• Credential File Retention Policy Change