Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, we offer flexible visit options to fit your needs and schedule. Choose from our premiere on-campus events, daily tours, transfer-focused presentations or self-guided exploration. Select the option that works best for you.

Visit Options

On-Campus Admissions Events

Join us for engaging campus experiences including Preview Days and Transfer Days. Events feature campus tours, admissions presentations and opportunities to explore academic programs.

Explore our Spring Admissions Events

Daily Campus Visits and Tours

Register to attend an admissions presentation and guided campus tour. On selected dates, you can also schedule a visit with your academic college or program of choice.

Register for a Daily Visit

Transfers Get Information Fridays (TGIFs)

Designed specifically for transfer students, TGIFs feature presentations about transfer credit, program options and financial aid. Meet with counselors and current transfer students. Offered both on campus and virtually.

Register for a TGIF

Self-Guided Tour

Explore NIU's beautiful campus at your own pace. Take advantage of our virtual campus tour or get access to our self-guided tour guide to visit campus and discover our outdoor spaces, common areas and campus landmarks independently.

Register for a Self-Guided Tour

1-1 Appointments

In-Person Appointments

Schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor at our office.

Schedule an in-person appointment

Virtual Appointments

Connect with an admissions counselor via video call.

Schedule a virtual appointment

Reach Out to Learn More

Interested in a group visit?

Learn more about scheduling a campus visit for your group of 15-50 students.

Resources for Counselors

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us at admissions@niu.edu  or 815-753-0446.

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