Forms and Resources Overview

At NIU, we are committed to empowering you with the resources, support, and guidance you need to succeed in your graduate journey. Our Forms and Resources section serves as your go-to destination for essential forms, valuable resources, and important information to help you navigate your graduate experience with confidence and ease.

Student Forms

Find various forms used by graduate students for admissions deferral, schedule changes, transfer credit requests, program changes, and thesis and dissertation processes.

Graduate Student Life

Whether graduate students live on or off campus, near or far, they are encouraged to connect with the NIU community, take advantage of academic and intellectual resources, and utilize the strong network of support for graduate student success and well-being.

Schedule Change Requests

Learn policies and submit requests to make changes to your schedule, including adds/drops and withdrawals.

Graduate Colloquium Program

The Graduate Colloquium Program offers funding for graduate students to bring scholars, artists, professionals, and public figures to give presentations and performances to NIU to enhance our graduate community.

GradConnect

GradConnect is a publication of the Graduate School for graduate students, faculty, and staff. GradConnect contains announcements about events, important deadlines, and opportunities for graduate students.

Graduate Catalog

The NIU Graduate Catalog lists all degree programs and certificates, admissions and degree requirements, and the Graduate School’s rules, regulations, and academic policies. The catalog contains, to the best of our knowledge, current up-to-date information and requirements.

Resources for Graduate Program Partners

The Graduate School provides resources for Directors of Graduate Studies (DGSs) and graduate advisors, including trainings for the Slate admission system, announcements of fellowship and award opportunities for graduate students, important updates and more.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Graduate Student Appreciation Week, occurring the first week of April of each year, is an opportunity to celebrate graduate students across the university community.

Contact Us

The Graduate School
Williston Hall 100

815-753-0395
gradsch@niu.edu

Northern Illinois University
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DeKalb, IL 60115

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