Today, a student's first tour of campus may be a virtual one, and chances are that he or she will never touch a paper application, choosing to apply via e-mail instead. Once at NIU, a computer terminal becomes as indispensable as any textbook. Syllabi and readings are often just a mouse click away and online discussions often expand knowledge of classroom topics.
Some students even take entire courses online.
Researching is a whole new ball game, too. Card catalogs are obsolete, replaced by online databases offering resources unimaginable just a few years ago. The web also ensures that the NIU online experience does not end at graduation. Log on , point your browser to the web addresses in each story, and prepare to get caught up in the NIU web .