NEIU Transfer Brochure 2025 by Northeastern Illinois University Marketing

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Undergraduate Transfer Guide

WE PUT YOU FIRST

At Northeastern Illinois University, we help you prepare for success in academics, career and life. NEIU excels in providing students with the tools and opportunities needed to realize the futures they envision.

We are both a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution that puts you first.

Our

Students

Average student age: 26 40+ Languages Spoken 22% Students are First-Generation

“At Northeastern, diversity doesn’t just mean multicultural. It also means multigenerational. It means having a wide range of views and finding common ground in pursuit of education and the good for humanity and future generations.”

—Roy Cases (B.A. ‘22 Communication, Media and Theatre)

No.1 No.1

in Illinois for Student Experience (Wall Street Journal, “2025 Best Colleges”)

for lowest student debt among Midwest regional universities (U.S. News & World Report, “2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.”)

No.5 in Illinois for Social Mobility (Wall Street Journal, “2025 Best Colleges”)

“The community at NEIU is like a tightly knit family, where diversity is celebrated and everyone’s voice is valued. It’s a place where students, faculty and staff come together to support each other’s academic and personal growth. It has robust support systems, innovative programs and a commitment to diversity, creating an enriching environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically, personally and professionally.”

—Ziauddin Habibi (current student, B.S. Computer Science)

Transfer Student Admission Information

At Northeastern, we pride ourselves in academic excellence, hands-on learning opportunities and holistic support for our students. Here, you will diligently expand your knowledge, interests and skills, and turn your passions into purpose.

Northeastern offers 120+ majors and minors that are housed in the:

• College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Business and Technology

• Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education

Learn more about our academic programs at neiu.edu/programs or by scanning the QR code:

Acceptance of Associate Degrees

Students graduating with an approved Illinois Community College Board Model Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Arts in Teaching degree will be granted junior standing and will have fulfilled Northeastern’s General Education-Distributive Learning requirements.

Transfer guides and course equivalencies are available at neiu.edu/transfer.

Important Note

Northeastern Illinois University welcomes applications from all prospective students, regardless of citizenship or residency. We value the diversity of our student body, and we strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students including undocumented students, permanent residents and U.S. citizens alike.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0

• A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from accredited four-year institutions.

• A maximum of 64 credit hours may be transferred from a regionally accredited community college.

• Submit final official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.

Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Full and First Half Summer: April 1 Second Half Summer: May 1

(773) 442-4076 neiu.edu/transfer tsteps@neiu.edu

NEIU Annual Tuition for Academic Year 2025-2026 (24 credit hours)

80% of undergraduates received free tuition 97% of students who apply for aid receive some form of federal/ state financial assistance #1 most affordable university in IL (after aid) $10,343

AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

We have made it our priority to provide not only an excellent education but an affordable one. We are committed to closing the gaps and supporting higher education through financial aid, scholarships and grants that make education accessible to all.

I called NEIU my second home. A place where I learned, but also worked. This school has properly and successfully prepared me for the next steps in my career, and I am proud to say the environment was friendly, supportive, and diverse as I kept advancing towards my degree.”

—Helena Puccini de Castro (B.S. ‘23 Biology)

AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

Grants and Scholarships

• Pell Grants: Up to $7,395 in grant funds for U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or RISE Act application listing Northeastern’s school code: 001693.

• Illinois MAP Grants: Up to $8,064, grant money for Illinois residents. Must submit a FAFSA or RISE Act application listing Northeastern’s school code: 001693.

• Golden Opportunity (AIM High) Scholarship: Up to $4,500 per year for students with a 3.0+ GPA and family adjusted gross income that cannot exceed $95,000. Must be an Illinois resident and graduate of an Illinois high school. FAFSA or RISE Act application required. Other scholarship criteria apply.

Send your FAFSA to Northeastern Illinois University School code: 001693

• NEIU For You: Tuition gap scholarship after federal and state grants and scholarships are determined (up to 12 credit hours). Must be a newly admitted full-time transfer student in a degree program with a family income that does not exceed $75,000, transfer GPA of 2.0 and have previously attended a two-year or four-year Illinois college or university. Must submit a FAFSA or RISE Act application listing Northeastern’s school code: 001693. View full criteria at neiu.edu/foryou.

• Academic Merit (Provost or Dean’s) Scholarship: A one-time additional award of $2,000 for students with a 3.5+ cumulative GPA or $1,000 for students with a 3.03.49 GPA. No application required.

• University Honors Program (UHP) Scholarships: Up to $2,500 for 3.5+ cumulative GPA. Must submit an application at neiu.edu/honors.

• City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Star Scholarship: Up to $5,000 per year available to CCC Star Scholars transferring to Northeastern. Must submit “Star Scholarship” application via neiu.edu/transfer before transferring to Northeastern. Please see the transfer website for complete criteria.

• The Nest Living Learning Communities (LLC) Housing Scholarship: Students who are accepted into an LLC are eligible to receive a one-year housing scholarship that covers 50% of room costs for The Nest. View full criteria at neiu.edu/LLC.