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2010 Open Houses

Holmes Student Center,
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fall Semester 2010

  • Monday, October 11, 2010 (Columbus Day)
  • Thursday, November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day)

Open House Activities:

  • Campus bus tours
  • Residence hall visits
  • University information fair
  • "NIU Overview" - Enjoy an overview of NIU admissions information, housing opportunities, student services, and campus life.  Presentations at:  9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, and 1:00 p.m.
  • Special academic events (many are morning events)
  • On-the-Side Events Schedule (click on link for a schedule of events posted seven to ten days prior to each Open House)

Open House Parking

  • Free Open House parking is available at the Convocation Center in lot C-2. Shuttle buses will transport you from the Convocation Center to the Holmes Student Center where Open House activities will begin.
    View Google map of NIU Convocation Center location.
  • Use the Convocation Center entrance on Lincoln Highway (Route 38), approximately 1/2 mile west of Annie Glidden Road.
  • Please park in the free Open House lot at the Convocation Center or the Visitor's parking pay lot only (other lots on campus are reserved for current NIU students, faculty and staff).

Additional Information

  • Reservations are not required. 
  • Morning arrival is strongly recommended to enjoy the widest range of program options.
  • Groups of more than 10 people and persons with disabilities should call ahead to (815)-753-1536 or email in advance to cporterfield@niu.edu, at least 1 week prior to the date of the Open House, to plan accommodations through the Office of Admissions.
  • For more information, contact Admissions.