Institution Type:	Public
Campus Setting:	Small suburb
Highest Degree Offered:	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution:	Four or more years
Calendar:	Semester
School Mascot:	Victor E. Huskie
School Colors:	Scarlet and white

Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates

“niu is geared toward being a community, not being a huge school where not everyone knows each other. all around campus there are ways to get involved, athletics are great…”
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“Northern is a great school academically. If you make good friends, stay focused on academics, and get involved either in the greek life or just in clubs and groups you…”
Jul-10-2012 » Read More

“When It comes to a great college with excellent advisors and counselors, It's Northern Illinois University. They provide multiple opportunities in which are available to everyone to help them to…”
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“Northern is a great school to attend. The education is great and the town is really a college based town. The school also really adapts to your needs by providing…”
Jul-18-2012 » Read More

“This school is very diverse. Everybody on campus is very friendly and welcoming. I love going here, wouldn't change it. …”
Jul-20-2012 » Read More

5
Beatriz from Chicago, IL
Jan-05-2012 I am a current student here
I love DeKalb. It is a very quiet school to be in and very diverse. The students are very friendly and it is very easy to make friends.
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5
Sandra from Plainfield, IL
Dec-20-2011 I am a current student here
There is so much to do. There is definitely never a dull moment and I am never bored.
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5
Whitney from South Lake Tahoe, CA
Dec-18-2011 I am a current student here
I love being here! Coming out to NIU from California, although homesickness has gotten the best of me sometimes, was the best decision I could have made. Being out on my own I have branched out making so many new friends and experiencing a completely different culture out in the midwest then typical California.
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4
Bernetia from Evanston, IL
Dec-04-2011 I am a current student here
The campus is very fun and vibrant. If you look around there's something fun to do everyday.
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5
Katrina from Plainfield, IL
Nov-12-2011 I am a current student here
NIU really is a fun campus to be on. There are many friendly people and a lot to do. Along Lincoln, a main street next to campus, has many places to eat and hang out. On Sycamore there is an even wider variety of places to eat including Noodles, Steak and Shake, and the infamous Ollies among other places like the movies. Directly on campus we have the Husky Den where there is billiards, TVs, video games, and bowling! Not to mention all of the clubs you can participate in, the Fraternities, Sororities, we even have Humans Vs Zombies!
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