Live and thrive with us

We want you to succeed as much as you do. Living on NIU’s campus means you’ll be connected as you experience everything college life has to offer. Your health and well-being are always our top priorities.

As a Huskie, you’ll have the opportunities to gain lifelong friendships, get involved, get the help you need to succeed and have fun. If you’re interested in working while you’re in school, we’ll help you find jobs both on campus and off, including jobs in our residence and dining halls. We’re constantly hiring.

You’ll have access to our free online job board Huskies Get Hired your first semester, throughout your NIU journey and even after graduation.

You’ll choose from flexible meal plans that let you eat when, where and what you want. You’ll have access to plenty of community spaces in your hall to focus on your studies, relax and visit with friends. There are even quiet spots where you can study. Convenient? Yes. But also strategic. National studies show students who live in residence halls their first two years do better academically. Put simply, our residence halls offer everything you need to succeed.