Application Timeline
Application Deadlines
The completed application and all supporting documents must be on file in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the dates listed below. However, early application is strongly recommended.
Freshman and New Transfer Students
| Term |
Application Processing Begins |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2010 |
May 1, 2009 |
December 1, 2009 |
| Summer 2010 |
September 1, 2009 |
May 15, 2010 |
| Fall 2010 |
September 1, 2009 |
August 1, 2010 |
Other Students*
*Reentering students applying for reinstatement, students changing to degree status, and transfer students petitioning for review of an admission decision must have applications and all supporting documents on file in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the following dates.
| Term |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2010 |
Closed for Spring 2010 Semester |
| Summer 2010 |
May 1, 2010 |
| Fall 2010 |
July 15, 2010 |
(source: 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog)
Receipt of Admissions Materials & Application Status
- Applications will be accepted on the following Monday if an application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Acknowledgment of receipt of the online application will be e-mailed within three working days of its arrival.
- It is a student's responsibility to ensure that all official transcripts, test score reports and other documents that are necessary to complete your application are sent directly to the Office of Admissions. NIU will not contact you for any outstanding supporting documents.
- Processing times may vary during peak processing periods.
- Check the status of your application online
Additional Deadline Information
- Early application and submission of all required supporting documents is recommended.
- Space limitations and/or budget constraints may necessitate earlier application deadlines.
- Individual colleges, departments, and schools may have specific deadlines.
- For additional information regarding admission to the university, consult the "Admission" section in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Schedule for Freshman Application Review
- Schedule for Application Review for 2010 Semesters
- The actual size of the new freshman class is determined by the level of university resources available to maintain the quality of the academic programs.
- The schedule on which applications are reviewed provides for competitive admissions on a space-available basis.
