Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University requires a minimum of 124 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Northern Illinois University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Northern Illinois University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at Northern Illinois University graduate within six years.

Northern Illinois University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Northern Illinois University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Northern Illinois University?

Northern Illinois University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northern Illinois University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northern Illinois University

When choosing a major, Northern Illinois University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northern Illinois University.

Student Designed Majors

Northern Illinois University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Northern Illinois University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Illinois University

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Does Northern Illinois University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Northern Illinois University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Northern Illinois University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Northern Illinois University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northern Illinois University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Northern Illinois University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Northern Illinois University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Northern Illinois University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Northern Illinois University.

Does Northern Illinois University Require Internships?

❌ Northern Illinois University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Northern Illinois University

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Northern Illinois University Library

The main library on campus is the Founders Memorial Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Northern Illinois University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Northern Illinois University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Northern Illinois University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northern Illinois University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Northern Illinois University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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