Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is on a 67-acre campus in the urban setting of Chicago, Illinois.

Northeastern Illinois University Student Activities

Northeastern Illinois University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Northeastern Illinois University has fraternities and sororities.

Northeastern Illinois University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northeastern Illinois University include United Greek Council, ASSW - Association of Student Social Workers, Accounting Associates and Computer Science Society.

The Northeastern Illinois University community comes together each year for Talent Show, Student Organization Fair and Welcome Week.

Does Northeastern Illinois University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northeastern Illinois University.

Northeastern Illinois University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus.

Most Northeastern Illinois University students live off campus. In 2022, 5% of undergrads at Northeastern Illinois University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 95% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northeastern Illinois University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northeastern Illinois University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northeastern Illinois University Athletics

Northeastern Illinois University does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Is Northeastern Illinois University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northeastern Illinois University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northeastern Illinois University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Northeastern Illinois University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Northeastern Illinois University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northeastern Illinois University, take Interstate 90/94 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

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