Student Life
Resources
Admissions
Misc
100

How many student clubs and organizations do we have?

300+

100

What is the name of the college retention program on campus

CHANCE

100

What GPA is the minimum GPA amount for guaranteed admission?

3.0

100

What is the name of our live mascot?

Mission

200

How many division one athletic teams does NIU have?

16

200

How many Countries are we partnered with for study abroad opportunities? 

~75 different countries

200

What is the name of the process used if you do not meet the minimum GPA requirement?

Holistic Review

200

What is our average class size?

24 students

300

Name one of NIU's Diversity and Cultural Resource Centers

One of the following:

Asian American Resource Center

Center for Black Studies

Disability Resource Center

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

Latino Resource Center

Military and Veteran Services

Undocumented Student Support

300

Name one benefit of being in honors

priority registration

free printing in the honors building

access to the living learning community

networking opportunities 

300
How much does it cost to apply for NIU?

Nothing, it's free :)

300

How many undergraduate colleges does NIU have?

6
400

How many fraternities and sororities do we have on campus?

45

400

Where is the University Writing Center located?

Inside the library

400

When should you register for orientation?

As soon as possible

400

What are the three ways to submit your transcripts?

Third party source, high school counselor, and mail

500

Which residence hall is upperclassmen only?

Gilbert Hall

500

What building is Counseling and Consultation Services located in?

The Campus Life Building

500

If you have a 4.0 GPA how much money would you get for your merit scholarship?

$7,000

500

What year was NIU founded?

1895