Student Life at NIU

NIU is proud to be home to thousands of diverse students who make this campus a community. Huskies thrive here in a caring environment where you can be yourself, create new knowledge, make an impact and receive custom support to ensure your success.


Did You Know?

It's Homecoming Week!

Show your #HuskiePride by celebrating our 118th Homecoming, Sept. 28 - Oct. 5. This week is packed with events: Homecoming Kick Off, Downtown Block Party, Night at Holmes, Huskies S'mores N'more campfire, NIU Football vs. Miami Ohio and more!

See full homecoming schedule


Stay on Track

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Life as a Huskie

Explore Student Life

Learn about becoming involved, staying on track and identifying resources to be a happy and successful Huskie.

Upcoming Events

See map of upcoming events   View full events calendar

Huskies on Social

Share Your Huskie Pride

NIU Downloads, GIFs and Stickers


See NIU GIPHYs and Stickers

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HuskiesofNIU on Instagram

Huskies of NIU

See NIU through the eyes of a different Huskie each week, follow HuskiesofNIU on Instagram. Email socialmedia@niu.edu to sign up to take over a week!

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