Community College Counselors

NIU makes the transfer process as seamless as possible for your students. In fact, nearly half of our graduating classes are transfer students, so we know we have what it takes to provide your students with a successful transition. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our staff or email transfercenter@niu.edu. 

• 2025-26 Updates (PDF)

Applying to NIU

• Transfer application requirements and deadlines
• NIU transfer application
• Next steps for admitted transfer students
• Next steps for admitted off-campus or online transfer students

Scholarships and Grants for Transfer Students

• Transfer merit scholarships
• AIM HIGH Transfer Achievement Award
• NIU Partnership Awards

Transfer Tools

• NIU Transfer Credit Estimator
• NIU Transfer Course Equivalencies and Major Guides
• Articulation Tables
• Four-year Degree Paths

Special Programs

• Office of Community College Initiatives
• University Honors Program

Visits and Appointments

• Upcoming community college visits
• Virtual admissions appointments
• Virtual Transfers Get Information Friday presentations
• All visit options

Updates

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