Transfer Admissions

The application deadline for Spring 2009 semester is January 9, 2009. 

• Spring 2009 semester complete applications, supporting documents, and test score reports (if required) must be received at NIU Admissions by 4:30 PM. close of business on January 9, 2009. 
• NIU strongly encourages you to apply online. Visit the left sidebar links for the admissions criteria, procedures, and requirements.
• Early application is recommended.
• Space and/or budget limitations may require earlier deadlines than announced.

Transfer Students interested in the following NIU majors...

If you plan to major in Art, Athletic Training, Business, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communications Studies, Computer Science, Early Childhood Studies, Elementary Education, Family and Child Studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Sociology or Special Education...

Then... See Transfer Program Major Guides

Attending an Illinois Public Community College?

• View how courses transfer to NIU from any Illinois Community College by using the NIU Articulation Tables.
• A graduate of an Illinois public community college who has not previously attended Northern Illinois University and who has completed a baccalaureate-oriented A.A., A.S., or approved A.A.T.degree will be admitted to NIU.
  • The Student will enter with junior standing and all NIU general education requirements will be considered complete.
  • See NIU Transfer Admissions Criteria. 
  • See Transfer Program Major Guides.

NIU Dual Admissions Program

NIU offers an innovative joint admissions program, Dual Admissions, structured to create a smooth and seamless transfer process from participating Illinois Community Colleges to NIU.

New Transfer Applicant to NIU from Another College or University?

• Nothern Illinois University will accept credit in transfer from any regionally accredited college or university if the courses to be transferred are part of a baccalaureate program.
•  NIU accepts transferable course work awarded a grade of "C" or higher. 
• Courses, which institutions consider to be vocational, technical, or remedial, are only accepted as part of an NIU undergraduate degree program upon College and Department review and approval of the specific courses.
• See Academic Regulations/Transfer Credit  in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog for information concerning transfer credit policies.

Are You a Former NIU Student?

• Former NIU students interested in Transfer or Re-entering NIU,  see the Undergraduate Catalog for detailed information, including Transfer Re-entrance with additional credit, Re-entering and/or Reinstatement procedures, options, and policies.

Visit iTransfer for IAI transfer planning information.