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Where Your Future Takes Shape
A campus visit is more than a tour of buildings and locations; it's an opportunity to imagine the endless possibilities for your student experience.
Visiting Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) lets you step into a thriving, diverse community dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of creativity, innovation and collaboration. From faculty who support you and teach with practical expertise, to classmates who cheer you on, our University culture celebrates your ambition and embraces both who you are now and who you’ll become.
Discover how you can learn, live and build your future at NEIU.
How You Can Visit NEIU
Schedule a Campus Tour
Dive into student life by joining us for a campus tour. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, our two-hour sessions introduce you to our facilities and your future classmates and show you what it means to be a Golden Eagle.
Attend a Preview Day
Make your college decision with confidence. As you stroll through Main Campus, step into a classroom and envision what your life at NEIU can look like. We offer a limited number of Preview Days each semester.
Attend an Undergraduate Open House
Speak with representatives from most of our 120 majors and minors and our vibrant student clubs to explore degree offerings and on-campus involvement opportunities. Our open house events also give you added flexibility, so you can arrive or leave when needed.
Schedule a High School or Community College Group Visit
Introduce your high school or community college group to our Main Campus! Our expert staff will give you and up to 25 visitors our full attention during a three-hour campus visit, which includes a walking tour, admission and aid presentation, and time/space to eat lunch (available for purchase).
Meet with an Admission Counselor
Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment and receive the personalized support you need to explore all resources and ensure a smooth transition to NEIU.
Get Help with NEXT STEPS
We’re here if you need assistance submitting your application, setting up financial aid or crossing items off your undergraduate admissions checklist. Our admissions teams will sit down with you and help you take the next step toward NEIU.
Four Locations. One NEIU.
Northeastern Illinois University offers opportunities to study at three Chicago locations — Main Campus (North Park neighborhood), the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (Bronzeville neighborhood), El Centro (Avondale neighborhood) — as well as the University Center of Lake County, located in Grayslake, Illinois. The University empowers nearly 6,000 students to embrace their potential through top-quality education and robust support services.
NEIU’s Main Campus, located at 5500 North St. Louis Avenue in Chicago, offers an array of amenities designed to enrich your student experience. From on-campus housing to cutting-edge classrooms, we cultivate a welcoming space where you can thrive.
The Office of Enrollment Management Services (Room D 101) provides admissions, financial aid, student employment and international student assistance.
For personalized undergraduate and graduate admission support, contact Admissions, Transfer and Veterans Services Center (Room D 130):
- Admissions: (773) 442-4050
- Financial Aid Office: (773) 442-5016
- Graduate: (773) 442-6001
- Office of International Programs: +1 (773) 442-4796
- Transfer: (773) 442-4076
- Veterans Services: (773) 442-4073
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Since the 1960s, NEIU's El Centro has provided equitable educational opportunities and comprehensive services to Chicago’s Latinx community. From academic courses to recruitment programs and community outreach, El Centro champions an inclusive learning environment where dreams are realized and growth is made possible.
Located at 3390 North Avondale Avenue in Chicago, El Centro offers tours and hosts events throughout the year. To schedule an appointment to visit El Centro, email elcentro@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-4080.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) embodies NEIU’s commitment to academic excellence and embraces the richness of African and African American cultures. Undergraduate and graduate programs offered at CCICS center the African and African American experience to inform research methodologies, advocate for systemic change within communities and help students flourish.
CCICS is located at 700 East Oakwood Boulevard in Chicago. To make an appointment to visit CCICS, email ccics@neiu.edu or call (773) 268-7500.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The University Center of Lake County (UCLC) houses public and private universities with a variety of academic programs, offering flexibility for residents, workers and employers of the Lake County region. Northeastern currently offers three undergraduate programs at UCLC as well as two graduate programs, a certificate program and teaching endorsements.
UCLC is located at 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030. Northeastern’s office is located in Room 220B. To meet with NEIU transfer admissions staff, please schedule an appointment by contacting us at tsteps@neiu.edu or (847) 665-4173.
Visitor Resources
Campus Map
Find your way to Northeastern Illinois University. Review our step-by-step directions to the Main Campus and our campus map to familiarize yourself with the surrounding areas.
Community and Visitor Guide
Whether you are a prospective student or a community resident, you’re welcome to get involved in University life! Our visitor guide provides the key information you need.
Parking at NEIU
When visiting NEIU’s Main Campus, purchase a parking permit at the Police Station for $5 per day to ensure a seamless visit. If you are visiting El Centro or CCICS, parking permits can be purchased for $5 at the location’s Welcome Desk.