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Your choice

Congratulations! You’re going to college, and the possibilities are endless.

What will be your major? Which clubs will you join? Will you study abroad?

Only you can decide, but we can help you make some of the most important decisions about your future.

Why should you choose Northeastern Illinois University?

Take a closer look.

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Your

Northeastern Illinois University is a vibrant learning and research community, with its Main Campus on the Northwest Side of Chicago.

We have locations in the North Park, Avondale and Bronzeville neighborhoods of Chicago, and in Grayslake, Illinois.

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convenient locations common goal

success.

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Northeastern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602, telephone number (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440.

Your potential

Personalized attention from your professors will prepare you to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems and become a leader in your field.

16:1 Student-toFaculty Ratio

Your education Northeastern offers classes on weekdays, evenings, weekends and online–and at partner universities throughout the world.

Choose the path that works best for you.

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undergraduate majors

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graduate degree programs 5

M College of

Arts and Sciences

Majors College of Arts and Sciences Anthropology (B.A.)

Latina/o and Latin American Studies (B.A.)

Art (B.A.)

Mathematics (B.A.)

Biology (B.S.)

Music (B.M. & B.A.)

Chemistry (B.S.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Communication, Media and Theatre (B.A.)

Physics (B.S.)

Computer Science (B.S.)

Political Science (B.A.)

Earth Science (B.S.)

Psychology (B.A.)

Economics (B.A.)

Social Work (B.S.W.)

English (B.A.)

Sociology (B.A.)

Environmental Science (B.S.)

Spanish (B.A.)

Environmental Studies (B.A.)

Women’s and Gender Studies (B.A.)

Geography (B.A.)

Majors are subject to change.

Global Studies (B.A.) Graphic Design (B.F.A.)

The College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

History (B.A.) Justice Studies (B.A.)

Biology

Choose your career.

These are some of the most popular majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. What kind of careers can they lead to?

• Medical Doctor • Veterinarian • Physical Therapist

Communication, Media and Theatre • Director of Film/Video/Theatre • Social Media Strategist/Director • Journalist/Blogger/Speech Writer

Computer Science • Software/Application Developer • Software Engineer/Architect • Web Developer

Justice Studies • Community Organizer • Youth Advocate • Juvenile Counselor

Psychology • Behavioral Health Technician • Rehabilitation Specialist • Career Counselor

Social Work • Substance Addictions Professional • Child Welfare Worker • Health Care Social Worker

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I learned a lot in class and out of class. My time at Northeastern was a constant learning process.�

-Margo Odiko-Pim, Psychology major A native of Ghana, Margaret moved to the United States in 2015 and earned her degree in 2017. During her time at Northeastern, Margaret performed research on differences in children’s perceptions of black leaders and was rewarded with a $1,000 scholarship to present her findings at a conference in Europe.

Want to learn more?

Read Margot’s full story at: neiu.edu/margoodikopim

Student Excellence

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Daniel L. Goodwin

Education College of

Majors

Community Health (B.S.) Early Childhood Education (B.A.) Elementary Education (B.A.) Human Resource Development (B.A.) Inner City Studies (B.A.) Middle Level Education (B.A.) Physical Education (B.A.) Special Education (B.A.) Secondary Education Licensure Program • Science: Biology • English Language Arts • Science: Chemistry • Science: Physics • Social Science: History • Mathematics Majors are subject to change.

The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and the National Council on Rehabilitation Education.

Choose your career.

This is one of the most popular majors in the Goodwin College.

What kind of careers can they lead to?

Elementary Education • Elementary School Teacher • English as a Second Language Teacher at an elementary or middle school • Bilingual Teacher at an elementary or middle school

Other Northeastern Programs Nontraditional Degree Programs University Without Walls (B.A. or B.S.) Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)

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Coming here has been an all-around life-changing experience and has allowed me to make so many meaningful and surprising connections with fellow students and staff.�

-Victoria Valentine, Special Education major Victoria will earn her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education in 2019. In just a few short years at Northeastern, she has worked with the Adventure Program in Campus Recreation, served as treasurer of the Student Council for Exceptional Children, traveled to three special education conferences, tutored for TRIO Student Support Services and participated in two clinical classroom experiences.

Student Excellence

Want to learn more?

Read Victoria’s full story at: neiu.edu/victoriavalentine 13

College of

Majors

Business and Accounting (B.S.) Finance (B.S.) General Business Administration (B.S.) Management (B.S.) Marketing (B.S.) Majors are subject to change.

The College of Business and Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Choose your career.

These are two of the most popular majors in the College of Business and Management. What kind of careers can they lead to?

Accounting

Management

• Public Accountant/Auditor

• Business Consultant

• Management Accountant/ Cost Estimator/Budget Analyst

• Account Executive

• Government Accountant • Internal Auditor • Tax Consultant

• Human Resources Manager • Project Manager • Management Analyst

Management

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Student Excellence

Want to learn more?

Read Steve’s full story at: neiu.edu/stevedeeloo

What I really love about Northeastern is the diversity. You can easily relate to other students.

The ones you can’t relate to, you can learn from.�

-Steve Deeloo, Finance major Steve is on track to earn his Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2018 while also working at a major bank as a private client banker. On the verge of becoming the first member of his family to earn a college degree, Deeloo is proud of what his education can do for his family and his community.

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Live on campus!

Northeastern’s residence hall, The Nest, is located in the heart of the Main Campus.

The apartment-style units come fully furnished with full-sized kitchens and utilities included. Individual liability leases and roommate matching are available.

Also onsite: • Academic Success Center with iMacs • Private study lounge • Fitness center with cardio & weight machines • Recreation center with billiards and arcade games • Laundry • Parking • 24-hour on-call staff

Learn More

neiu.edu/housing • (773) 442-4663

Your social life

At Northeastern, you’ll make friends from all walks of life, but your experience isn’t limited to your time on campus. Take advantage of the University’s connections to explore all of the cultural and professional opportunities Chicago has to offer.

8,984 Total Students Ethnicity

Gender Demographics 33% White 33% Hispanic 15% Unknown/Other 11% African American 8% Asian

56%

2% Not Reported

42%

Did you know?

Northeastern is home to 100+ student organizations including sororities, fraternities and major-specific clubs for students in the arts, sciences, business and education.

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Countries Represented in our Student Body

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Team and Club Sports, Fitness Classes and Outdoor Adventures 19

Your fitness When you need to blow off steam, you can choose from more than 25 team sports, fitness classes and outdoor adventures–or take a dip in the pool.

Questions about Campus Rec?

Visit our site to learn more: neiu.edu/campusrec

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Your inspirat

tion

Find out what moves you. Whether you’re brought to tears of laughter or tears of sadness, the arts at Northeastern will change you.

See a full listing of shows

Check out our events schedule: neiu.edu/arts

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My classmates in medical school came from all over the country—Yale, Brown, Harvard, Tufts.

I felt as prepared as they did, but started medical school without any debt.”

-Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, B.S. ’95 Biology Dr. Figueroa is a physician educator for the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she practices full-spectrum family medicine and serves as the Family Medicine Residency Director.

How are you going to pay for college?

Northeastern Illinois University makes it simple–we guarantee your tuition rate for four years.

Students from neighboring states pay in-state tuition, as do active military duty and veteran students and their spouses and dependent children.

We help you identify grants, scholarships, employment and loans so that when you graduate, you’re counting the money you earn, not the money you owe.

Affordable Education

84%

Students receiving any type of financial aid

2018-2019 In-state tuition & fees

$24,674,824 Total Federal and State grant assistance $1,654,512 Total institutional and private scholarship assistance $3,173,704 Total tuition waiver assistance

2018-2019 Out-of-state tuition & fees

Undergraduate $14,018.70

Undergraduate $25,904.10

The tuition and fees shown are for full-time undergraduate (30 credits) for one academic year. See neiu.edu/tuition for detailed information.

Include Northeastern in your FAFSA application.

Apply online: fafsa.ed.gov School Code: 001693

Do you have questions?

Financial Aid

(773) 442-5016 neiu.edu/financial-aid

Scholarships

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Your admission Incoming Freshmen An admissions formula that contains the applicants’ grade point averages and SAT or ACT scores is used to determine eligibility for admission to Northeastern Illinois University.

Students with GEDs: If you are 18 years of age or older, you can be considered for admission upon successful completion of the GED. The SAT or ACT is required if you are under 21 years of age.

Transfer Students Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all college coursework attended and who are in good academic standing are eligible for admission. If you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours, you must meet the criteria for freshman admission.

An A.A. degree or completion of the Illinois Articulation Initiative fulfills Northeastern’s general education requirements. A maximum of 90 semester hours may be transferred from four-year institutions, and no more than 64 hours from a community college (regionally accredited institutions only).

Application Deadlines Fall: July 15 Spring: Nov. 1 Full Summer/First Half Summer: April 1 Second Half Summer: May 1

Need more information?

Freshmen

Transfer students

(773) 442-4071 neiu.edu/admissions

(773) 442-4076 neiu.edu/transfer

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Your next step

Now that you’ve taken a closer look, come see for yourself what Northeastern has to offer. Schedule your campus visit now!

Our Locations A

Main Campus

5500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 B

El Centro

3390 North Avondale Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 C

Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies 700 East Oakwood Boulevard Chicago, IL 60653

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University Center of Lake County

1200 University Center Drive Grayslake, IL 60030

Plan your visit!

(773) 442-4071 neiu.edu/visit

Main Campus

An urban experience. A traditional campus.

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The Nest Student Housing

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Park here for your campus visit.

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Admissions and Transfer Center Financial Aid and Scholarships Veterans Services Academic Advising Center Admissions Guest Parking Daily Parking Permit Sales Divvy Rack for Bike Sharing The Nest Student Housing S tudent Union Golden Eagles’ Nest (food court) Café Descartes (coffee cart) Café Descartes (additional location) Book Store R onald Williams Library Learning Success Center Student Center for Science Engagement TRIO Student Support Services Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Student Counseling and Career Services Steinberg Fine Arts Center Auditorium Student Health Services Art Gallery Physical Education Complex Rock Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool

Wisconsin Illinois

Waukegan

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McHenry

Vernon Hills

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Lake Forest

10 Miles

Barrington Northbrook

Hoffman Estates Schaumburg

Evanston

Des Plaines

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Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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Cicero

Naperville

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CHICAGO

Midway International Airport

Indiana Hammond

Office of Admission 5500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625

1st Diversity

Northeastern Illinois University is the most ethnically diverse of public Midwest regional universities.

U.S. News & World Report 2017 rankings.

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