Northern Illinois University Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | 85% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | 15% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | Northern Illinois University,Motorola,Abbott Labs,Allstate Insurance,IBM, SBC Communications,Sears, Northern Trust,Baxter International, Accenture, State Farm Insurance,Hewitt Associates, Caterpillar Inc.,Bank One,Walgreen, Kraft, BP/Amoco, CNA Insu |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 2,181,108 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 26,971 |
| Number of microforms: | 4,057,368 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 56,183 |
| Number of E-books: | 24,165 |
| Description of library facilities: | Faraday Library,the Map Library,NIU-Hoffman Estates Library,NIU-Naperville Library, NIU-Rochford Library and Regional History Center/University Archives. |
| Museums in proximity: | N/A |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | N/A |
| Computer courses offered?: | No |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | N/A |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | N/A |
| Total wireless capacity: | 1,000 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: | in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | Yes |
| Able to register online?: | Yes |
If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Northern Illinois University website!