For more information about undergraduate academic advising, please contact the advising office associated with the corresponding school of your program:
School of Art and Design
Jack Arends Hall/Visual Arts Building 216
815-753-1473
Art and Design Education, Art B.A. or B.S., Art History and Design and Media Arts – Time Arts, Photography, and Visual Communication majors: Bethany Geiseman, Undergraduate Advisor bgeiseman@niu.edu
Art Studio – Drawing; Illustration; Painting; Printmaking; Ceramics; Fiber; Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication; and Sculpture majors: Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor ssailer1@niu.edu
Janelle O’Malley, Recruitment Coordinator
jomalley3@niu.edu
School of Music
Music Building 140
815-753-1551
Brigid Findley (Crawford), Admissions Coordinator
bcrawford@niu.edu
School of Theatre and Dance
Stevens Building 238
815-753-1334
Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor
ssailer1@niu.edu
Helpful Links
Center for Student Assistance – Provides support in locating resources.
Huskie Academic Support Center – Comprehensive academic services such as tutoring sessions, writing assistance and academic skills development.
First-year NIU Students – feeling at home at NIU and setting your plans.
Catalog – ask your advisor for help with academic requirements and policies!
Degree paths – a helpful tool to be used with the catalog.
GPA Calculator – figure your GPA and plan ahead.