Graduate Student-at-Large (Non-Degree Seeking)

Reply to Offer of Admission

Let us know if you plan to attend NEIU! This will help us prepare for your arrival and guide you through the important next steps. Access the “Intent to Enroll” button by logging into your applications portal at neiu.edu/apply:

Access your Application Status Portal
Scroll down to the Application Checklist
Click on Reply to Offer of Admission
Select your response to the admission offer
Submit your response

Set Up Your NEIUport Account

First, activate your account in NEIUport, the University’s secure online portal, so you can access information, your Nmail, online tools, services and more. Once activated, explore the Current Student tab in NEIUport to learn how to:

Check the status of financial aid awards (if applicable).
Look up, register, and pay for classes.
Locate forms and academic resources information.
Inform the University about changes to your contact information.
View your academic profile, unofficial transcript, and any holds on your account.
Check your end-of-semester grades.
Use the Degree Evaluation tool to model how your credits will count towards fulfilling the requirements for any undergraduate degree program at Northeastern Illinois University.

Nmail is your University-issued email account. You will be provided with your Nmail address during the NEIUport activation process. The password you create for NEIUport will be the same password you will use to log in to your Nmail account.

Official University communications will be sent to your Nmail account. You will be responsible for reading and responding to these communications, so please be sure to check your Nmail daily.

N-Safe is the system the University uses to provide students, faculty and staff with security and school closure alerts. Sign up for N-Safe and choose how you'd like notifications to be sent to you – by email and/or text message.

After activating your NEIUport account, you can access additional University accounts and Student Computing Services (SCS) computer lab workstations at all Northeastern locations. Use your NETID/username and the password you created when you activate your NEIUport account to access the workstations and your other Northeastern online accounts.

Desire to Learn (D2L) is an online learning environment that houses syllabi, course materials and tools you will use for many of the courses you will take at Northeastern. D2L also enables you to communicate with the faculty members teaching your courses and your classmates. Familiarize yourself with D2L before your first day of classes.

Register for Classes

After meeting with your Graduate Advisor, peruse the class schedule and register for classes via NEIUport.

Provide immunization records

All students must provide documentation of immunization/vaccination history to Northeastern Illinois University Student Health Services. Instructions are available online. Discounted vaccinations and free immunization reviews are available at NEIU Student Health Services.

All students are required to provide documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or a COVID-19 vaccination exemption form to the NEIU Health Portal. Students who are approved for a COVID-19 vaccination exemption are required to submit weekly test results. Return to Campus-Student Information has further details. Additionally, proof of other routine immunizations must be submitted to NEIU Student Health Services. Instructions are available online.

Additional Information

Deferring Your Admission

To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please log into your application portal and complete the Deferment Request of Application or Admission Form.

Orientation FAQ

How do I sign up for Orientation?

First-year students must have completed all onboarding steps and have met with their academic advisor. Your academic advisor will assist you with signing up for orientation.

Transfer students are able to sign up using the link on neiu.edu/orientation, however, we strongly recommend that you meet with your advisor and register for courses before attending orientation.

Please note that advisors will not be available to help you register at orientation; you must schedule a separate appointment.

Who is my advisor?

First-year students can visit neiu.edu/advising to learn more and reach out to an advisor. Students who are in the general freshman program will be advised by the Advising Center. Students in a success program will be advised within their success program advisor. Transfer students who are unsure of their major can visit the Advising Center advising@neiu.edu.

Otherwise, all transfer students should reach out to an advisor in the academic area of interest. A full list is available here.

What if I can’t make it on my assigned date?

Please email orientation@neiu.edu to request to be reassigned to another scheduled date that better fits your schedule. Please use the format "Your Name - Orientation Reschedule" for your email subject.

Is Orientation mandatory?

Yes. New Student Orientation is an essential part of transitioning to NEIU. The information shared before, during and after the session is critical to you having a successful start and career at NEIU. Consider this your formal introduction to all of the resources at your disposal and to the in’s and out’s of being an NEIU Golden Eagle.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

To receive your NEIU Student ID, you will need to show that you are registered for class (you could pull up your schedule on your phone or bring a printout), and show a photo ID like a driver’s license or state ID. If we do not already have your final official transcript (showing a graduation date if you recently earned a diploma/degree), we encourage you to submit that after it is available to you. Here is how to submit:

The school can email the transcripts to NEIU at admissiondocs@neiu.edu.
The student can hand deliver the transcripts that are still in the sealed envelope.

Students do not need to bring anything else to orientation.

Is there a fee to participate in Orientation?

Yes, all enrolled students will be assessed a $70 mandatory orientation fee. If students have financial aid that covers tuition and fees, that includes the orientation fee.