Admissions Information

REQUESTING ADMISSION FORMS & INFORMATION
You can request admission information by calling 773/794-3060, writing to the Department of Admissions & Records, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4699, or electronically by linking to the Requesting Undergraduate Admission Forms & Information page.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The academic year consists of a Fall Semester, a Spring Semester, and a Summer Session composed of varying term lengths. Consult the Academic Calendar page for current information.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Application/Credential Deadlines
Students with an F-1 or J-1 visa please refer to international student admission requirements for application/credential deadlines.

Fall July 1

Spring November 1

Summer I (May-August) April 1

Summer II (July-August) May 1

Admission Requirements for Freshmen
Must graduate from a regionally accredited high school and rank in the upper half of your graduating class OR have a minimum composite score of 19 on the ACT or a minimum score of 890 on the SAT.

Freshmen graduating in 1993 or later must also have completed the following high school subjects: 4 years of English; 3 years of Social Science; 3 years of Natural Science; 3 years of Mathematics (including computer programming); 2 years of work in Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, or vocational education (only one voc. ed. course).

If you are 18 years of age or older, you can be considered upon successful completion of the GED. The ACT or SAT is also required if you are under 21 years of age.

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Must have earned a cumulative "C" average for all college work attempted and be in good standing at the last college attended on a full-time basis.

If you have earned less than 30 semester hours of college credit, you must also meet freshmen admission requirements.

Beginning with admission to the Fall 1993 term, students graduating with an approved ICCB (Illinois Community College Board) Model A.A. or A.S. degree will be granted junior standing and will have fulfilled our general education requirements.

Admission Requirements for International Students

International Application/Credential Deadlines

Fall June1

Spring October1

Summer I (May-August) March 1

Summer II (July-August) April1

Must meet admission requirements for freshmen or transfer students, whichever is applicable.

Must pass the TOEFL test with a minimum score of 500.

Must file a Northeastern Illinois University Financial Statement that indicates your sponsor has sufficient finances to support you for the duration of your stay in the United States.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact our Admissions Office at (773) 794-2600. We will be happy to assist you with the admissions process.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT
To schedule your visit to campus, please call the School and College Relations Office at (773) 794-3060. Our office is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information about you that we will need before we can schedule a campus visit includes:
1) Are you a transfer student?
2) If you are a transfer student, can you obtain copies of your college transcripts prior to your visit to Northeastern?
3) What areas are you considering studying?
4) When are convenient times for you to visit our campus?
5) Would you like an individual appointment with a pre-admission counselor?
6) Would you like a tour of the campus?
7) Are there any special arrangements you may need for your visit?

COST OF ATTENDANCE
Tuition and fees for the Spring 1999 term are as follows:

Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate $91.00

Graduate $96.00

Non-Resident Undergraduate $273.00

Non-Resident Graduate $288.00

Tuition and Fees for Enrollment of 12 or More Credit Hours

Undergraduate $1,253.40

Graduate $1,313.40

Non-Resident Undergraduate $3,437.40

Non-Resident Graduate $3,617.40

Note: A health insurance fee of $141 is assessed to all undergraduates enrolled in any combination of 12 credit hours or more for the Fall session. New students will also be assessed a $10 transcript fee at the time of their first registration.

OTHER RESOURCES
The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board have developed a web site in order to provide information to students who want to transfer from Illinois community colleges to Illinois state universities. Link to the site here. www.iTransfer.org

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