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.
Review our first-year application requirements and deadlines.
Submit your application on our website or add NIU on the Common App.
Send us your official high school transcript.
Activate your MyNIU account.
Fill out the FAFSA and include NIU on your list of schools.
Watch for emails from NIU and check your MyNIU To Do List to see if any supporting documents are needed to complete your application.