Off-Campus & Non- Traditional Student Services Every
Student Matters
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Our Space
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What We Do Provide Supportive & Inclusive Environment
Assess Student Needs Promote and Advocate on Behalf of
Non-Traditional Students Outreach, Innovative Programs, &
Quality Assistance
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is What is a Non-Traditional Student?
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Commuting Freshman Year Commute: Commuting distance is defined
as no farther than 65 miles Need to fill out the New Freshman
Application to Commute Form. Forms can be found at
http://www.housing.niu.eduhttp://www.housing.niu.edu
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Common Challenges of Off-Campus Students & Non-Traditional
Students Loosely connected to campus relations and community
events. Establishing effective transportation methods to travel
from home to class, as well as navigate around campus Locating
reliable childcare programs that will adhere to a flexible
college-parent schedule Scheduling classes that are coherent to
work, family, and/or alternative obligations. Adapting to a college
environment and a college lifestyle Adjusting to the academic
curriculum of a higher learning institution.
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So How Do We Serve Our NIU Students? trusted convenient
individualized community of support. By offering trusted and
convenient face to face individualized services to returning adult
learners, off-campus & commuters and transfer students in
search of a successful transition through a community of
support.
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Key Services Off-Campus and Commuter Students Off-Campus Living
Consultation Carpool Connections Facebook Group Locker Rentals
Lounge Space Writing Center Hours Non-Traditional Students Academic
And Career Oriented Work Shops Childcare Resources Work with Non-
Traditional Students to get Acclimated to Campus Life.
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Signature Programs Start NIU Welcome Days Event August-22
Summer in September Late-September Off-Campus Housing Fair
Mid-October Appreciation Week Late-April What to look for in
2015-2016 Academic Workshop SWAN a New Exec Board has formed
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Off-Campus Housing Rent Costs Rooming House: $300-$400 Studio:
$450-$560 One Bedroom: $500-$624 Two Bedroom: $700-$800 Three
Bedroom: $750-$900 Four Bedroom: $1,000-$1,300 *Based off average
rent cost within the DeKalb area.
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Off-Campus Housing Additional Cost Electric: $15-$30 Gas:
$10-$20 Water: $10-$15 Food: $300 Pets: Extra $300-$400 deposit
plus $25-$30 monthly charge *Based off utility cost for 2 bedroom
apartment within the DeKalb area split among 2 roommates *Food cost
based on USDAs moderate meal plan for male (19-50)
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Commuter/Off-Campus Meal Plans Meal PlanMealsFlex DollarsPlan
Cost Unlimited Plan with no Flex Dollars Unlimited -$1125.00
Unlimited Plan with $125 Flex Dollars Unlimited$125.00$1250.00
Huskie Loyalty 17510$125.00$175.00 Huskie Loyalty
30020$200.00$300.00 Huskie Loyalty 45030$325.00$450.00 Huskie
Loyalty 65050$450.00$650.00 Block 80 Plan80-0-$550.00
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Parking Brown Pass- Student lives off-campus, but resides
within the 60115 area code Yellow Pass- Student resides outside the
60115 area code (commuters only) TypeAnnualFall or Spring Spring
and Summer Summer Orange$85$64$69$37 Brown$47$42$44$37
Yellow$85$64$69$37 Green$40$35$37 Orange Pass- On-Campus living *
Information retrieved from parking services website, costs based
off of 2013-2014 permit rates You can obtain information for
purchasing a parking permit at www.niu.edu/parking Green Pass-
Convocation Center Parking ONLY
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Academic and Social Resources University Writing Center ACCESS
Programs Tutoring Peer Assisted Learning Supplemental Instruction
(by specific course) A+ Program Individual Instruction Counseling
& Consultation Services Student Involvement and Leadership
Development Student Employment