Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
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Office of Student Engagement and Experiential LearningHolmes Student Center 264-266
engage@niu.edu
We believe all undergraduate students can benefit from participating in research and other engaged learning activities. No matter your major or background, there’s a unique scholarly or artistic experience for you at NIU. By getting involved, you’ll build relationships, increase your problem-solving and communication skills, and become a more knowledgeable citizen and leader.
Faculty and Staff Involvement
We support faculty and staff as they help students with research and engaged learning. We’d be happy to give a presentation on our programs to your class or student organization, and we invite you to get involved by mentoring a student on a project.

Present at CURE
Submit your Research and Artistry or Engagement Showcase project to present at CURE on April 28, 2026.

Apply for Conference Presentation Funding
Undergraduate students working on faculty-mentored research projects can apply for funding to present their work at national, state and local conferences.

Be a Research Rookie
Get introduced to the fundamentals of research and become part of a scholarly learning community while working on a faculty mentored research project. Apply for the 2026-2027 year before June 29.