The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Financial aid offers for the 2024-25 academic year.
If you will be enrolled at NIU for the 2024-25 academic year and listed NIU as your school on your 2024-25 FAFSA, you will receive an email from NIU’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Office when your FAFSA is received. If additional information is needed to process your financial aid application, you’ll be notified via email, and information about what you need to provide will be posted to your MyNIU To Do List.
We anticipate posting financial aid offers to MyNIU for undergraduate students returning for the 2024-25 academic year beginning in mid-May and in late May for graduate and law students. If you have any questions, please email finaid@niu.edu.
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It’s time to file your 2024-25 FAFSA.
Students who want to be considered for financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year and who have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should do so as soon as possible. The FAFSA is your official application for financial aid at NIU, and we need it to create your financial aid offer. For those students not eligible for federal aid, you may be eligible for state aid by completing the Illinois Alternative Application. If you need help completing your FAFSA or the Illinois Alternative Application, please reach out to the NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
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Remember to take your Health and Wellness Survey
Hey Huskies! Help us shape a healthier NIU by sharing your thoughts in the Health & Wellness Survey (NCHA). Check your ZID email for the survey link. Survey open until April 28, 2024.
Students who complete the survey will be entered to win prizes weekly. The prize for this week is a Fire Stick. Grand Prizes: Keurig, Beats Headphones or a $100 prize added to your bursar account.
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2024 Football Spring Showcase
Huskie Nation, be sure to join the fun on Saturday, April 27, at Huskie Stadium and the Chessick Practice Center for our annual NIU Football Spring Showcase, preceded by the Victor E. Fan Fest and surplus sale. All activities are free to attend. Learn more.
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Policy Library update – new policy A new policy is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the new policy before it takes effect. The new policy is:
- Extra and Supplemental Compensation by May 17.
To submit a comment, go to our Policy Library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact our university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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Presidential Commissions now accepting new members.
The Office of the President seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Presidential Commissions. These commissions play a critical role in advising the President and provide an opportunity to engage the relevant expertise and multiple perspectives of faculty, students and staff to promote problem solving, innovation and change in pursuit of NIU’s mission, vision and values. The commissions support the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible Huskie community where individuals feel welcome and experience a profound sense of belonging. Accordingly, we seek nominations for individuals with interests, experiences, or expertise related to the commissions’ work to enrich their efforts and ensure that their recommendations reflect the diverse viewpoints of the Huskie community.
To nominate someone or self-nominate, please complete the online application, which seeks general information and a brief statement of interest by Friday, May 17, 2024. The Commission review panel will evaluate all nominations, and the nominees will receive an email notification before the fall semester starts.
NIU Commission Application
Explore the individual websites of our commissions for comprehensive details and insights into their respective missions, activities, and contributions.
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The Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) provides NIU Undergraduate students from all colleges with the opportunity to showcase their research, artistry or engagement projects they are completing or have completed as part of a capstone or senior project, community engagement project or course, independent study or funded research and artistry program through posters and exhibits for a chance to place in their respective award category.
This year's event will be held in person at the Holmes Student Center on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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Do you work with community partners? We need to hear from you!
Partnerships are key to community engagement and community engagement is integral to NIU’s mission. That’s why we’re asking you to tell us about community partnerships in this simple Community Partnership Form. It will only take a few minutes to share your contact information, a brief description of your partnership and the most remarkable outcome.
Why share now? NIU is proud to be classified as a Carnegie Engaged Institution. Throughout this year, a team of faculty and staff are working on a self-study as we prepare to apply for reclassification in 2025. Your input will allow us to celebrate and support partnerships already happening and explore new partnership opportunities.
Complete the short form now.
Thanks for your participation. We look forward to hearing about your partnerships!
Questions? Contact a member of our Engagement Roundtable.
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Class registration is open.
Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2024 classes. While registration opens on April 1, your registration date may vary based upon the number of credits you have earned. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
- It’s important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate Student by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
- In MyNIU, you can check your enrollment date—the date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student by click on Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service.
- In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Move Forward Faster with UNIV 301
Fall 2024 Registration begins April 1. If you’re looking to get ready for your career or graduate school, consider taking UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches working in a variety of industries. As mentors, they provide you with valuable feedback and insights, so you’re better prepared for your future after NIU.
Nearly 800 Huskies have enrolled in UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022 and the course will be offered in three sections in the fall. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2024 via MyNIU during registration.
Benefits of the course include:
- Small class size. You’ll be on a team with 5-8 other Huskies from a variety of majors.
- Completely online and once-a-week. You’ll meet with your Leadership Coach and teammates once a week online either Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Career exploration and preparation. You’ll develop a professional portfolio, including strong interview skills, a competitive resume and a professional Linked In profile.
- Hands-on learning with leading companies. You’ll work with your teammates on creating solutions for real companies and real clients in Chicagoland and beyond.
- Long-lasting support. Once you complete the Braven Accelerator course you’ll be paired with a mentor who will continue to support you throughout your academic and professional career planning.
Learn more about UNIV 301 HERE.
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Through April 30: Asian American Heritage Month
Through April 30: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Monday, April 22: Eating Sustainably, Eating Well
Tuesday, April 23: Ellington's: BBQ Chicken, Pork or Jackfruit Sliders, Cole Slaw, Mac and Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, Cornbread and Sheet Cake
Tuesday, April 23: What I Wish I Knew Before I Got My First Job
Tuesday, April 23: Become A STEM Fest Leader!
Tuesday, April 23: Asian Americans in Politics with State Representative, Theresa Mah
Tuesday, April 23: Procrastination Café
Tuesday, April 23: NIU Jazz Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 24: Spring Food Truck Wednesday
Wednesday, April 24: Neurodiversity Celebration
Wednesday, April 24: Mindfulness and You
Wednesday, April 24: Level Up Your Wellness
Thursday, April 25: "Who's Hungry?" College Student Food Experiences in Their Own Voices
Thursday, April 25: Career Opportunities in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) - America's health responders
Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28: Spring Dance Concert
Friday, April 26: Edible Campus Volunteer Day
Sunday, April 28: Latino Graduation
Monday, April 29: What is Sustainable Design? The Ecology of the Built Environment in Historical Perspective
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"Attending lectures regularly really helps decrease the time you need to study because you're not trying to relearn everything, you’re just increasing your understanding of what you learned in class. Being in class is also helpful in case you need to ask questions or there are unexpected extra credit opportunities, which happens more often than you'd think! "
Laurita Uribe Aristizabal
Transfer biological sciences major
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Remember to take your Health and Wellness Survey
Hey Huskies! Help us shape a healthier NIU by sharing your thoughts in the Health & Wellness Survey (NCHA). Check your ZID email for the survey link. Survey open until April 28, 2024.
Students who complete the survey will be entered to win prizes weekly. The prize for this week is a Fire Stick. Grand Prizes: Keurig, Beats Headphones or a $100 prize added to your bursar account.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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