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2018 Application for Admission Mail application to: Office of Admissions Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2828 Telephone: 815-753-0446 or 800-892-3050 E-mail: admissions@niu.edu Internet: www.admissions.niu.edu Online application: (credit card payment only) www.niu.edu/admissions/apply

Note: A $40 non-refundable fee is required to process this paper application (check or money order only).

This application packet is to be used by all students applying for undergraduate admissions in the following categories: Freshman Post-baccalaureate Transfer Reenter International Reinstatement

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Application Deadlines

The completed application and all supporting documents must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the dates listed below. However, early application is strongly recommended. Term Application Application

Processing Begins Deadline Spring 2018 May 1, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 Summer 2018 Sept. 1, 2017 May 15, 2018 Fall 2018 Sept. 1, 2017 August 1, 2018

Additional Deadline Information

❏ Early application is strongly recommended.

❏ Space limitations and/or budget constraints may

necessitate earlier application deadlines.

❏ Individual colleges, departments, and schools

may have specific deadlines. Refer to the section

entitled Limited Admission and Limited Retention section of the Undergraduate Catalog, available online at http://catalog.niu.edu/ .

❏ Applications will be accepted on the following Monday

if an application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

❏ For additional information regarding admission to the

university, consult the “Admission” section in the Undergraduate Catalog, available online at http://catalog.niu.edu/ .

Schedule for Freshman Application Review Please note that the actual size of the new freshman class will be determined by the level of university resources available to maintain the quality of the academic programs. The schedule on which applications will be reviewed provides for competitive admissions on a space-available basis.

Spring Semester 2018 Freshman and

Transfer Application Review 1. Individuals who submit complete applications including all official transcripts and test score information by November 1, 2017 will be considered for admission on a competitive basis and notified of the admission decision by or before December 1, 2017. 2. Individuals who submit complete applications after November 1, 2017 will be considered for admission on a competitive basis as long as space is available.

Summer Session 2018 and Fall Semester

2018 Freshman and Transfer Review 1. Individuals who submit complete applications including all official transcripts and test score information by November 15, 2017 and who satisfy minimum admissions criteria will be considered for admission on a competitive basis and notified of the admission decision on or before February 1, 2018. 2. Individuals who submit complete applications after November 15, 2017 and satisfy minimum admissions criteria will be considered for admission on a competitive basis as long as space is available.

Freshman Priority Application

Consideration for Summer Session 2018 and

Fall Semester 2018 Priority consideration will be given to individuals whose applications are complete by February 1, 2018, who rank in the upper third of their high school class and have an ACT composite score of at least 21 or SAT score (CR+M) of at least 950 or an equivalent ACT/SAT rank combination. These individuals will be admitted and notified of their admission decision on a rolling admissions basis.

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How to Complete This Application

Freshman applicants must submit the following:

1. A completed and signed application: pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this document.

2. An official high school transcript indicating class rank and

courses completed, or an official GED score report. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each postsecondary institution attended, including transcripts from colleges from which courses were taken while enrolled in high school. 3. An official ACT score report (sent to NIU by ACT Inc.) or SAT score report (sent to NIU by the College Board). Northern’s ACT

code is 1102. Northern’s SAT code is 1559. Applicants who have never taken the test and have been out of high school for more than three years may submit a written request for a waiver of this requirement. Transfer applicants must submit the following:

1. A completed and signed application: pages 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this document.

2. Official transcripts sent directly from each postsecondary institution attended, including evidence of degrees earned. If you

withdrew from an institution without earning any college credit, you must have that institution send an official transcript or official letter from the registrar verifying your withdrawal. 3. An official high school transcript indicating class rank and

courses completed, or an official GED score report. (Not required for transfer applicants who have earned 24 or more semester hours of transferable college-level credit at the time of application.) 4. Official ACT or SAT scores: Transfer applicants who have

earned 24 or more semester hours of transferable credit are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores but are encouraged to do so for research purposes. 5. U.S. military veterans should submit a DD214 form and

verification of any courses or service schools completed.

Immigrant applicants must submit the following:

(Immigrant applicants are those who have received an official Alien Registration Card (I-551), or have official approval stamped in their passports.)

1. A completed and signed application: pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this document.

2. Academic documents listed in the “Freshman Applicants” sections on this page.

3. A catalog match evaluation report of all international academic records prepared by Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) at the student’s expense. 4. A clear photocopy of your Alien Registration Card and/or other appropriate Immigration documentation (attach to this application). Additional documentation and/or review of original

documents may be required. Until documentation is received and approved, immigrant applicants will be classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes.

International (nonimmigrant) students must submit

the following: 1. A completed and signed application: pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this document. However, use of the online International Student Application is preferred and can be found at www.niu.edu/isfo/admissions/apply 2. $40 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee. Acceptable forms of

payment include: 1) a check drawn on a U.S. bank paid in U.S. dollars, payable to Northern Illinois University; 2) an international money order paid in U.S. dollars, payable to Northern Illinois University. Please check with the international division of your

bank to make sure that the payment form you choose can be used within the United States. 3. Official English translations of academic records from

secondary schools and all colleges and universities attended. 4. All test scores, including the TOEFL (Test of English as a

Foreign Language), or if transferring from a U.S. institution, official transcripts. 5. Documentation of financial resources - A letter from your

sponsor’s bank, on bank letterhead, or an official bank statement, showing sufficient funds for your first year of study. Federal and state financial assistance is not available for international undergraduate students. International Student Application Deadlines Spring 2018 - October 1, 2017 Fall 2018 - May 1, 2018

For further information please contact the NIU International Student and Faculty Office, Williston Hall 406, DeKalb, IL 60115, telephone: (815) 753-1346, e-mail: isfo@niu.edu, Internet: www.niu.edu/isfo/, fax: (815) 753-1488 The Admissions Office and the International Student and Faculty Office do not perform transcript evaluations on a walk-in basis.

Application Review

Northern Illinois University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, in its admission procedures and in access to its programs. However, factors such as academic record, test scores, special talents or abilities, likelihood of success at NIU, personal character, and references may be taken into account in the admission process. Applicants will be considered for admission as long as space is available. To maintain the quality of academic programs, the number of freshman and transfer students admitted each semester will be determined by the level of university resources available. Northern Illinois University seeks a diverse student body to reflect the population base of the state, and consideration will be given to this factor in its admission practices. Applicants who meet admission criteria will be notified of an admission decision as soon as possible following the completion of their application file.

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Undergraduate Application PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 1. FULL LEGAL FIRST NAME 2. MIDDLE NAME 3. FULL LEGAL LAST/FAMILY NAME 4. SUFFIX (example: Jr., III) 5. IF INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PROCESS THIS APPLICATION IS LOCATED 6. DATE OF BIRTH (MM-DD-YYYY) UNDER A DIFFERENT LEGAL NAME, PLEASE INDICATE SUCH NAME(S) BELOW. 7. PLACE OF BIRTH (City or Town) 8. STATE (OR COUNTRY) OF BIRTH 9. GENDER M= male; F=female 10. U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (XXX-XX-XXXX) 11. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS (Street number, street name & apartment number, if applicable) 12. CITY OR TOWN 13. STATE 14. ZIP CODE (XXXXX-XXXX) 15. COUNTY (IF IN ILLINOIS) 16. PERMANENT HOME TELEPHONE 17. CELLULAR TELEPHONE (IF APPLICABLE) 18. IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO CONTACT YOU THROUGH CELL PHONE TEXT

MESSAGING?

❏ Yes ❏ No

19. E-MAIL ADDRESS

20. CITIZENSHIP (Choose only one from A, B, C or D):

A. ❏ U.S. Citizen

B. ❏ Lawful U.S. Permanent Resident

Country of Citizenship: ___________________________

Alien Registration Number: ________________________

(You must submit a copy of your Alien Registration Card with this application.)

C. ❏ International (We urge you to use the on-line International

Student Application at www.niu.edu/isfo/admissions/index.shtml.)

Country of Citizenship: _____________________________

Visa Type Held or Expected: ________________________

D. ❏ Non-Citizen Status – Choose this option only if A, B or C do not

apply to you. You must also answer ALL of the following questions:

Did you graduate from an Illinois high school or attain a GED in Illinois?

❏ Yes ❏ No

Will you have attended school in Illinois for at least three years as of the date of your high school graduation? (Attendance does not have to be consecutive. All students must submit high school transcripts to show 3 years of attendance.)

❏ Yes ❏ No

Did you/Will you live with your parents while you attended high school in Illinois?

❏ Yes ❏ No

Do you intend to apply for permanent residency in Illinois? If yes, a signed affidavit will be required.

❏ Yes ❏ No

Your Social Security Number (SSN) is requested pursuant to Public Law 93-579 for the University’s system of student records, as well as for compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Your SSN is required if you are applying for financial aid but is not required for admission to the University. Providing an SSN will, however, speed up the processing of your application since we will not need to manually match your application with other materials such as transcripts and test scores. Supplying your SSN ensures that you will be able to claim the Hope Tax Credit, if you are eligible, on your federal tax return. The University has a strong commitment to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of student records and will not disclose your SSN without your consent for any purpose except as allowed by law.

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__ __ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

21. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR MILITARY STATUS:

❏ No military service ❏ Active Duty ❏ Active Reserve

❏ National Guard ❏ Inactive Reserve ❏ Veteran

❏ Dependent or Survivor of a Veteran

22. TERM FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (INDICATE ONE):

❏ FALL ❏ SPRING ❏ SUMMER

(August 2018) (January 2018) (June 2018)

TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES REQUIRE UNIVERSITIES TO DESCRIBE

THEIR RACIAL/ETHNIC POPULATIONS. YOUR RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING WILL ASSIST OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. 23. ARE YOU HISPANIC OR LATINO/LATINA? (Hispanic or Latino/Latina means a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central

American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.)

❏ YES, I am Hispanic or Latino/Latina.

❏ NO, I am not Hispanic or Latino/Latina.

❏ Prefer not to respond

24. REGARDLESS OF YOUR ANSWER ABOVE, CHECK ALL OF THE FOLLOWING THAT DESCRIBE YOU:

❏ AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.

❏ ASIAN

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

❏ BLACK OR AFRICAN-AMERICAN

A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

❏ NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

❏ WHITE

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

❏ None of the above or prefer not to respond

25. INDICATE BY NAME AND CODE YOUR PRIMARY AREA OF ACADEMIC INTEREST. SEE LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS/EMPHASES AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION (If undecided as to any college or major, list undecided any college or major. International students cannot use undecided any college or major.) Area of Interest:__________________________________________ Code:___________________________________________________

26. LOCATION OF CLASSES FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING:

❏ DeKalb (Main) Campus

❏ Off-Campus (includes NIU Naperville, NIU Hoffman Estates,

NIU Rockford, Online Programs, etc.)

27. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY? IF YES, INDICATE LAST TEM AND YEAR OF

ATTENDANCE: ❏ YES ❏ NO

❏ FALL ❏ SPRING ❏ SUMMER __________(YEAR)

28. YOU ARE APPLYING AS A (indicate one):

❏ Freshman (Attended or attending high school AND no college

coursework completed or in progress)

❏ Freshman PLUS (Currently enrolled in high school with college

coursework (not AP) completed or in progress OR Graduated from high school or attained GED with 12 or fewer hours of college coursework completed prior to entering NIU)

❏ Transfer (graduated from high school with 13 or more hours

completed or in progress after graduation from high school)

❏ Post-baccalaureate (holds a baccalaureate degree)

❏ Reentering NIU Student (previously enrolled at NIU as an

undergraduate student and who did not complete their degree)

❏ Visiting (non-degree seeking student seeking to enroll at NIU for

one semester only)

❏ Visiting High School (non-degree seeking student who is still

enrolled in high school who wishes to enroll at NIU for one semester)

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__ __ _________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

29. HIGH SCHOOL FROM WHICH YOU GRADUATED (OR WILL GRADUATE) 30. CITY OR TOWN 31. STATE (OR COUNTRY) AND ZIP CODE 32. DATE OF YOUR GRADUATION 33. DATES OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

(ACTUAL OR PLANNED)(MM/YYYY) (FROM-TO)MM/YYYY- MM/YYYY) 34. IF YOU WILL BE RETAKING THE ACT, INDICATE THE DATE: 35. IF YOU WILL BE RETAKING THE SAT, INDICATE THE DATE: (MM/YYYY) (MM/YYYY) IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING NIU, YOU MUST PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW. LIST ALL PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT(S), INCLUDING WORK TAKEN WHILE STILL ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL. (USE ADDITIONAL SHEET IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED MORE THAN 4 SCHOOLS.) OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SENT DIRECTLY FROM ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED.

36. NAME OF COLLEGE AND LOCATION (CITY AND STATE, OR COUNTRY) (MOST RECENT FIRST)

37. DATES

38. HOW MANY HOURS HAVE YOU COMPLETED?

39. IF YOU ARE ENROLLED NOW, FOR HOW MANY HOURS?

40. FUTURE ENROLLMENT: HOW MANY HOURS WILL YOU COMPLETE?

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41. NAME OF RELATIVE TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 42. RELATIONSHIP 43. STREET ADDRESS (INCLUDE APARTMENT NUMBER) 44. AREA CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER 45. CITY OR TOWN 46. STATE (OR COUNTRY) 47. ZIP CODE

48. HAS EITHER OF YOUR PARENTS EARNED A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE? ❏ Mother ❏ Father ❏ Both ❏ Neither

49. WHICH, IF ANY, MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY GRADUATED FROM OR CURRENTLY ATTEND NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

❏ Mother ❏ Father ❏ Brother ❏ Sister ❏ Grandparent ❏ Spouse

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__ __ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

50. PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS - If your family/parents would like to receive periodic announcements and updates from the NIU Office of Admissions, please provide their e-mail address. FIRST PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________@_________________________ PARENT FIRST NAME_______________________________________ PARENT LAST NAME___________________________________ SECOND PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________@_________________________ PARENT FIRST NAME_______________________________________ PARENT LAST NAME___________________________________

51. PAYMENT INFORMATION – Applicants are required to submit a $40 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee with this application (Check or money order only. Do not staple.). The application fee may be waived in the cases noted below. If applicable, please check the appropriate box.

❏ I am an employee of Northern Illinois University.

❏ I am a former Northern Illinois University student who last attended NIU as an undergraduate, and I am applying as an undergraduate.

❏ I am applying for an extreme economic hardship waiver.

(For specific criteria, freshman see: http://www.niu.edu/admissions/freshman/apply/appfeewaiver.pdf transfers see: http://www.niu.edu/admissions/transfer/apply/transfer_app_fee_waiver.pdf .)

❏ I have previously applied and paid the application fee for another term during the last year. This will be verified and if you have not applied for

one of these terms, the $40 application fee will be required to process your application.

Term previously applied for: ❏ FALL 2018 ❏ SPRING 2018 ❏ SUMMER 2018 ❏ Other ___________

❏ I am a military veteran. You will need to submit a copy of your DD214 for the application fee to be waived.

52. IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR A FEE WAIVER AS LISTED IN #42, PLEASE INDICATE ONE FORM OF PAYMENT (CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY). INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION. DO NOT STAPLE.

❏ Bank check/Personal check payable to Northern Illinois University ❏ Money order payable to Northern Illinois University

If you wish to pay by credit card, please use the on-line application at http://www.niu.edu/apply/

For Office Use Only Waiver Request: Reason______________________ ck mo ca _______/_________/_________/__________ Status_______________________ # AMT INI DATE

53. LENGTH OF TIME AS AN ILLINOIS RESIDENT 54. ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF INDIANA, 55. DO YOU INTEND TO PURSUE IOWA, MICHIGAN, MISSOURI, OHIO, TEACHER CERTIFICATION? YEARS MONTH OR WISCONSIN?

❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Yes ❏ No

56. CERTIFICATION – I understand that withholding information requested on this application or falsifying information submitted through the application process will make me ineligible for admission to the university or subject to dismissal. I certify that the statements I have made on this application and in all other application materials submitted are complete and true. (Your signature and date are required before NIU can process this application.) SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________________ DATE____________________________

Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, status based on the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Further, the Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University provides for equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation. Inquiries concerning application of Title IX, Section 504, and other statutes and regulations may be referred to the Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115, telephone 815-753-1118.

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Criminal Disclosure This section must be completed and submitted by all applicants.

Northern Illinois University is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all members of the University community. As part of this commitment, the University requires applicants to disclose information regarding their criminal background and/or misconduct that resulted in disciplinary separation from schools/universities you have attended. These cases will be reviewed by the University prior to a final admission decision being made. Such disclosure does not automatically disqualify an applicant. All applicants must answer the following questions: A. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or more than one misdemeanor?

❏ Yes

❏ No

B. Do you have criminal charges pending for a felony or a second (or more) misdemeanor?

❏ Yes

❏ No

C. Have you been dismissed (not allowed to attend classes) for one month or more for disciplinary reasons from any high school, college or university?

❏ Yes

❏ No

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, a review of disclosure materials must be completed prior to an admissions decision. Applicants are responsible for verifying the University’s receipt of the materials. Once you have been notified that your admission application is complete and you are a candidate for admission, an e-mail will be sent with instructions about how to submit the following documents:

A brief explanation of your case

Date(s)

Locations (city, state, country)

Related police reports, court dispositions and/or student conduct reports from educational institution(s) where dismissal occurred A grant of permission to the University for complete access to official records, if any, will be e-mailed to you after have submitted your admissions application. Complete disclosure information must be submitted by mail to:

Criminal Disclosure Review Committee Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Northern Illinois University 208 Altgeld Hall DeKalb, IL 60115

Annual Security Report NIU provides information regarding campus security, personal and fire safety, including topics such as: crime prevention, emergency response procedures and crime reporting policies, in addition to crime and fire statistics for the most recent three calendar years. The Annual Security Report containing security and safety information is available at www.safety.niu.edu or by contacting the University Police and Public Safety Department at 815-753-9628 to receive a hard copy. The Annual Fire Safety Report is available at www.firesafety.niu.edu or by contacting the Environmental Health & Safety Department at 815-753-0404 to receive a hard copy.

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Freshman Applicants- High School Courses

The information requested below is required to process this application. You must complete this page, IN ADDITION TO PAGES 3, 4, 6 , 7 AND 8, if you are applying as a new freshman and are currently enrolled in high school course work. A current high school transcript is required to process this application. A final high school transcript will be required upon completion of all high school course work. Please notify us in writing of any changes to your

reported courses. Please indicate below the number of units* of each high school subject completed and in progress.

57. Subject 58. UNITS* 59. Titles of Courses in Progress

(*One unit equals one full year or one block of a course.)

Required Completed In Progress Total

Example: English 4 3 1.5 4.5 Speech, Composition, Novels English 4 Algebra 1 Geometry 1 Advanced Math–Adv. Alg., Alg. II, Trig., Pre-Calc., etc. 1 Science–Two must be physical or biological. One must be a lab 3 science. Social Studies–One must be U.S. History. 3 Humanities including: Foreign Language, Art, Music, Theatre, Vocational. One must be 2 Foreign Language, Art, or Music.

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Transfer or Reentering Applicants- Courses in Progress

COLLEGE COURSES IN PROGRESS

You must complete this page, IN ADDITION TO PAGES 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7, if you are currently taking or planning to take any college or

university courses before enrolling at Northern Illinois University.

INDICATE ACADEMIC AREA OF INTEREST FROM ITEM 25___________________________________________ INDICATE CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEREST FROM ITEM 25___________________________________________ I. LIST BELOW ALL COURSES YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING. SEND AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AS SOON AS YOU HAVE COMPLETED

THESE COURSES. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________ NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE (OR COUNTRY) TERMS AND YEAR OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT

DEPT. NAME COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

II. LIST BELOW ALL COURSES YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE IN FUTURE TERMS BEFORE ATTENDING NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY.

WE REALIZE THAT THERE MAY BE CHANGES IN THE LIST OF COURSES YOU PROVIDE. PLEASE INFORM US IN WRITING OF THESE CHANGES AS THEY OCCUR. SEND AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AT THE END OF EACH TERM YOU COMPLETE.

___________________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________________________ NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE (OR COUNTRY) TERMS AND YEAR IN WHICH YOU PLAN TO ENROLL

DEPT. NAME COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

III. IF YOU PLAN TO COMPLETE A DEGREE PRIOR TO YOUR ENROLLMENT AT NIU, PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

DEGREE TO BE EARNED_____________________________________________________________________________________ DATE DEGREE WILL BE AWARDED_____________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY AWARDING DEGREE____________________________________________________________

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Undergraduate Majors/ Emphases The following alpha and alpha-numeric codes should be used to complete the application for undergraduate admission. This is a formal declaration of your major. It will be used for advising and institutional planning purposes. If your area of interest is within a college but you are unsure of a specific major, choose the undeclared/undecided option within that college. If you are undecided as to any college or major, choose UNDECEDADV undecided any college or major code.

Academic Advising Center (ADV)

UNDCEDADV Undecided any College or Major

College of Business (BUS)

BUSUNDCL Undeclared within BUS ACCYBS Accountancy (B.S.) BUSADMBS Business Administration 3 (B.S.) FINABS Finance (B.S.) ------- Management (B.S.) (select one below) MGMTENSRBS Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility MGMTHUMABS Human Resource Management MGMTORGBS Leadership and Management MKTGBS Marketing (B.S.) OMISBS Operations and Information Management (B.S.)

College of Education (EDU)

UNDCDUEDU Undecided within EDU BSAMITTEBS Applied MGMT-Instructional Technology, Training and Evaluation (B.S.) 3 PREATHLTRN Athletic Training1 (B.S.) (No longer available after spring 2018) ------ Early Childhood Education 1 3 * (B.S.) PREECE Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Endorsement & Preschool Special Education

Approval (SEED) ------ Elementary Education * (B.S. Ed.) ELEDEMPH1BS Bilingual/ESL ELEDEMP2BS Elementary Mathematics Education ELEDEMP3BS Reading Teacher ELEDEMP4BS Special Education CONTREDBGS General Studies ** (B.G.S.) KNPEPRVBS Kinesiology (B.S.) MIDLVBSED Middle Level Teaching and Learning * (B.S. Ed.) PEK-12BSED Physical Education (B.S. Ed.) * ------ Special Education (B.S. Ed.) (select one below) LBSIBSED Learning Behavior Specialist I * VSNIMPBSED Vision Impairments

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (EET)

EETUNDCED Undeclared within EET ------ Electrical Engineering (B.S.) ELEBIOMED Biomedical Engineering ELECOMPENG Electrical and Computer Engineering CONTEETBGS General Studies ** (B.G.S.) IENGBS Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.) ENGMGMTBS Engineering Management HLTHSYSENG Health and Systems Engineering MANUFENGBS Manufacturing Systems MEEBS Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) MEEACSBS Advanced Computing & Simulation MECHATRBS Mechatronics and Robotics

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MEESUSTBS Sustainable Energy ------ Technology (B.S.) (select one below) APLMFTECBS Applied Manufacturing Technology 1 3

ELETECHBS Electrical Engineering Technology ENEVTECHBS Energy and Environmental Technology INDMGTECBS Industrial Management and Technology MANFTECHBS Manufacturing Engineering Technology

College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS)

UNDCLUHHS Undeclared within HHS PRECLS Medical Laboratory Sciences 1 (B.S.) ------ Communicative Disorders (B.S.) (select one below) PATHAUDBS Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology FCNSPRE Human Development and Family Sciences 1 * (B.S.) ------ Child Development ------ Family and Individual Development ------ Family Social Services ------ Health Sciences (B.S.) HLTSCIGNBS General HLTSCIDCBS Degree Completion AHPTHERPRE Pre-Physical Therapy-Leading to Doctor of Physical Therapy HOSPITLYBS Hospitality and Tourism Management B.S.) NURSPRE Nursing 1 (B.S.) NUTRDIETBS Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness * (B.S.) ------ Pre-Physical Therapy use code AHPTHERPRE Health Sciences ------ Public Health (B.S.) (select one below) ENVHLTHBS Environment and Health COMMHLTHBS General Public Health HLTHADMNBS Health Administration HLTHPRMBS Health Promotion REHBLTNSRV Rehabilitation and Disability Services (B.S.) TXAPPMCHBS Fashion Merchandising * (B.S.)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)

UNDCEDULAS Undecided within LAS ANTHBA Anthropology * (B.A.) ANTHBS Anthropology * (B.S.) BSAMPSAFTY Applied Management-Public Service (B.S.) 3

BIOSBS Biological Sciences * (B.S.) ------ Chemistry (B.S.) (select one below) BIOCHEMBS Biochemistry CHEMBS Chemistry CHEMPREFBS Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students CHEMSECBS Secondary Teaching * ------ Communication Studies (B.A.) COMSMEDIBA Media Studies COMSORGBA Organizational/Corporate Communication COMSRPCBA Rhetoric and Public Communication ------ Communication Studies (B.S.) COMSMEDIBS Media Studies COMSORGBS Organizational/Corporate Communication

COMSRPCBS Rhetoric and Public Communication CSCIPRE Computer Science 1 (B.S.) ------ Computational Software ------ Enterprise Software ------ Software Development

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ECONBA Economics * (B.A.) ECONBS Economics * (B.S.) ECONFINBS Economics- Financial Economics * (B.S.) ENGLBA English * (B.A.) ENVSBA Environmental Studies * (B.A.) ENVSBS Environmental Studies * (B.S.) ------ French (B.A.) (select one below) FLFRLANGBA French and Francophone Studies * GENLEMPBGS General Studies 3 ** (B.G.S.) GEOGBA Geography * (B.A.) GEOGBS Geography * (B.S.) ------ Geology and Environmental Geosciences * (B.S.) (select one below)

GEOLERTHBS Earth and Space Science Education GEOLENVBS Environmental Geosciences GEOLOGYBS Geology GEOMATICBS Geomatics (B.S.) ------ German (B.A.) (select one below) FLGELANBA Language and Literature * FLGETRANBA Translation and Business German

HISTBA History * (B.A.) HISTBS History * (B.S.) JOURBA Journalism (B.A.) JOURBS Journalism (B.S.) ------ Mathematical Sciences (B.S.) (select one below) MATHACSCBS Actuarial Science MATHAPPLBS Applied Mathematics MATHCOMPBS Computational Mathematics MATHGENBS General Mathematics MATHEDUBS Mathematics Education * MATHPROBBS Probability and Statistics METERLGYBS Meteorology (B.S.) CLCEBA Nonprofit and NGO Studies (B.A.) CLCEBS Nonprofit and NGO Studies (B.S.) PHILBA Philosophy (B.A.) PHILBS Philosophy (B.S.) ------ Physics (B.S.) (select one below) PHYSAPPLBS Applied Physics PHYSPROFBS Professional Physics for Graduate Study PHYSSECBS Secondary School Teaching * ------ Political science * (B.A.) (select one below) POLSINTLBA International Politics POLSAMEXBA Justice and Democracy: The American Experiment POLSPOLTBA Politics and Governance POLSADMNBA Public Administration and Service POLSPBLWBA Public Law ------ Political science * (B.S.) (select one below) POLSINTLBS International Politics POLSAMEXBS Justice and Democracy: The American Experiment POLSPOLTBS Politics and Governance POLSADMNBS Public Administration and Service POLSPBLWBS Public Law PSYCHBA Psychology * (B.A.) PSYCHBS Psychology * (B.S.) SOCIBA Sociology * (B.A.) SOCIBS Sociology * (B.S.) ------ Spanish (B.A.) FLSPLANGBA Language and Literature * FLSPTRANBA Translation and Business Spanish

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College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

ARTEDBSED Art Education 1 * (B.S. Ed.) ARTHISTBA Art History (B.A.) ARTBA Art (B.A.) ARTBS Art (B.S.) ------ Studio Art (B.F.A.) (select one below) STUDIOBFA/DRAW Art-Studio-Drawing STUDIOBFA /ILLUS Art-Studio- Illustration STUDIOBFA/PAINT Art-Studio- Painting STUDIOBFA/PRINT Art-Studio- Printmaking STUDIOBFA/CERAMCS Art-Studio- Ceramics STUDIOBFA/FIBER Art-Studio- Fiber STUDIOBFA/METAL Art-Studio- Metalwork & Jewelry STUDIOBFA/SCULPT Art-Studio- Sculpture STDIOARBFA/PHOTOGRPHY Art-Design & Media Arts- Photography STDIOARBFA/TIMEARTS Art-Design & Media Arts- Time Arts STDIOARBFA/VISUALCOMS Art-Design & Media Arts- Visual Communication CONTVPABGS General Studies ** (B.G.S.) MUSCPRE Music 1 (B.A.) ------ Music 1 (B.M.) (select one below) MUSCCMPRE Music Composition MUSCEDPRE Music Education * MUSCPRFPRE Music Performance DNCEPERBFA Dance Performance (B.F.A.) PRETHEABA Theatre Studies (B.A.) ------ Theatre Arts (B.F.A.) (select one below) THEAPRE Acting 1 THEAPREDES Design and Technology 1 ¹ Limited admission major/emphasis ² Limited admission to area of study in visual communication ³ Available off-campus. For the most up-to-date information regarding off-campus course and degree offerings please visit:

http://www.niu.edu/offcampusacademics/index.shtml. Please note that the off-campus B.S. in Nursing is only available to Registered Nurses.

* Teacher certification available. Students planning to teach in senior or junior high schools must major in a subject area. These students are advised in the subject area department.

** Individually designed multidisciplinary program. Please contact the appropriate college office for admission to the general studies program.

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Application Deadlines for Limited Admission Majors, Emphases, and Area of Study Admission into the following limited admission majors, emphases, and area of study is based on additional criteria. Students planning to pursue a course of study that has limited admission are considered pre-majors and must fulfill additional requirements such as specific course work, grade point average, supplementary documents, and sophomore standing. Students selecting a limited admission major, emphasis or area of study should refer to specific information in the “Admission” section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Acting Emphasis (open to freshmen) Call (815) 753-8287 for audition dates. Applied Manufacturing Technology Emphasis The emphasis in applied manufacturing technology in the Department of Technology is limited to transfer students with an Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in a recognized technical area. For more specific information regarding admission to this emphasis contact the Department of Technology. Art Education Major (Track 1, Teacher Certification) Call (815) 753-7856 for further information. Athletic Training Emphasis For Fall 2018-January 15, 2018 Must have submitted all application materials by January 15. Computer Science Major For Spring 2018-Ocober 1, 2017 For Summer or Fall 2018-February 15, 2018

Design and Technology Emphasis (Open to freshmen) (School of Theatre and Dance) Call (815) 753- 1339 for portfolio review information.

Early Childhood Studies Interdisciplinary Major For Fall 2018-March 1, 2018 Family and Child Studies Major For Spring 2017-September 15, 2016 For Summer or Fall 2017-March 1, 2017 Medical Laboratory Sciences Major For Fall 2018-February 1, 2018 Music Majors (open to freshmen) Call (815) 753-1546 for audition dates. Nursing Major (open to freshmen) For Fall 2018-January 15, 2018 (Must have submitted all application materials and met ACT Reading Sub-score or ACCUPLACER reading test score requirement by January 15. Call Testing Services, (815) 753-1203, for ACCUPLACER information.) Visual Communication Area of Study (School of Art) Call (815) 753-7856 for further information.