Learn more Got it NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY University Honors Program Division of Academic Affairs A-Z Index Directory Calendar Libraries Make a Gift Quick Links Search NIU About Academic Engagement Scholarships Opportunities Faculty Alumni Apply University Honors Program The University Honors Program at Northern Illinois University provides an enriched educational experience for students motivated to achieve greatness. Through a nearly 50 year history of specialized courses, advising, engaged learning opportunities, a living-learning community and extracurricular programming, we develop tomorrow's leaders today. Some of the benefits you'll experience as a University Honors Program student include: Small, engaging courses taught by top faculty Priority registration for courses Honors-only scholarships Guaranteed admission into an ever-growing list of graduate programs Exclusive opportunities for research with faculty, study abroad and the prestigious McKearn Fellows program Peer mentoring from other honors students – and the chance to be a mentor yourself Opportunity to live in exclusive clusters in the New Hall Honors House If you are someone who has the ambition to chase your dreams, and help others in their pursuit as well, join us! Honors Helping Huskies Your Honors Program community is here for you. If you are struggling right now with managing schoolwork, mental health, financial burdens, or would just like to hear from a fellow Honors student, please complete a short form. We'll do our best to connect you with the right support. Huskie Spotlight Dottie Blanchard Nutrition, dietetics and wellness major from DeKalb, IL Upcoming Events Nov 29 Honors selfcare and managing stress during finals Nov 30 Honors Beef Shack Fundraiser Dec 1 Honors Capstone Workshops Dec 1 Peace Corps INFORMATION SESSION Dec 2 Capstone Presentations and Photos with Mission View full calendar In The News Read the latest Honors news in NIU Today or check out The Luminary, the University Honors Program’s annual periodical. Contact Us University Honors Program Campus Life Building 110 DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-0694 honors@niu.edu Connect with us on NIU Home NIU Links Apply to NIU Visit Campus Directions/Maps Contact Us Emergency Information Accessibility Jobs @ NIU NIUHuskies.com © 2021 Board of Trustees of Privacy Notice 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115