Northern Illinois University

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

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Northern Illinois University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Northern Illinois University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 53% of students who start college at Northern Illinois University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
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 Will I Take 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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.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. Northern Illinois University false.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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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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 offers 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 Have An Online Program?

✅ Northern Illinois University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northern Illinois University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Northern Illinois University true 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?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Northern Illinois University, check with the school directly. 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 does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can 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 university. 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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