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.


Tip of the Week

Go to Class!

When you go to class, you learn more. You retain more. Your professor sees you and participates in your learning. You connect with classmates. You thrive. You succeed.

Learn more about why going to class matters.


Have a Question?

I’m having issues with my roommate. What can I do?

Whether living in a residence hall or an apartment, living with others requires open communication and mutual respect. Here are a few tips to help improve your roommate experience and help you resolve any conflict that may arise.

Read more FAQ.


Life as a Huskie

Explore Student Life at NIU

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


Upcoming Events

Share Your Huskie Pride

Huskie Pride Downloads

Proud Huskie - Black for Profile

  • Social media profile and cover graphics
  • Virtual meeting backgrounds
  • Huskie Pride yard signs and more!

Go to downloads page

NIU GIFs and Stickers


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Connect On Social

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

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