Transfer Student Transition Sessions

We are excited to welcome you to the Northeastern family!

If you are a transfer student with 30 or more credit hours, we encourage you to attend a Transfer Student Transition Session to help with a smooth transition into Northeastern Illinois University. 

If you are a transfer student with less than 30 credit hours, please register for First Year Orientation for your transition experience into the Northeastern community.  

During the Transfer Student Transition Sessions you will learn:

  • How your transfer credits apply toward degree completion
  • How to register for classes
  • What may be needed to complete your financial aid
  • How to register your vehicle for parking
  • Where to find important resources

Event Information

Event check-in for all sessions will take place at the Main Campus:
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Student Union, Alumni Hall

Seats are limited, so please sign up for one of the sessions below:

Tuesday, August 13, Transfer Transition Sessions

One Stop Enrollment Express

Before and/or after this event, attend One Stop Enrollment Express. Staff from other University offices will be on hand to help you with financial aid, registration, and questions. Please activate your NEIUport account prior to attending. Review instructions on activating your NEIUport account to get started.

Contact Us

We look forward to welcoming you to Northeastern Illinois University. If you have any questions, please contact the Transfer Center at (773) 442-4076 or transfersteps@neiu.edu.

Before Attending the Transfer Student Transition Session

  1. Activate your NEIUport account by following these instructions. In order to activate your NEIUport account, you will need your Northeastern ID number.
  2. Once you activate your NEIUport account, bring your login information and password to the Transfer Student Transition Session. You will need it to complete activities at the event.
  3. If you need assistance activating your account, you may contact the Transfer Center at (773) 442-4076 or send an email to transfersteps@neiu.edu. University Technology Services will also be available at the One Stop Enrollment event in Alumni Hall.

At the Transfer Student Transition Session

All activities begin with check-in held in the Student Union, Alumni Hall.
 

Transfer Student Transition Program Outline

Welcome
 
Exploring NEIUport 
  • Signing up for N-Safe
  • How to register vehicles for parking
  • Degree audit
  • Review of Financial Aid tab
  • How to register for classes
Review of Northeastern website
  • Academic Class Schedule and Registration
  • Library tab
  • Directory
  • Campus map
Questions and answers

After the Transfer Student Transition Session

Attend the One Stop Enrollment Express event in Alumni Hall after your Session.
 

Learn how to register and what you can expect at the One Stop EnrollmenT EXPRESS