How to Apply
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You see yourself building connections on our diverse campuses and advancing your future in our engaging programs that harness your creativity and desire to drive change. Ready to embark on a new, transformative journey? Review all requirements below to complete your application.
Select your status based on credits or degree(s) earned to date to get started.
Admission Requirements
Incoming First-Year Students
You’re about to graduate or recently finished high school and have yet to attend a two- or four-year college, university or trade school and seek to pursue a bachelor’s.
NEIU will be test optional. Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the University. Applicants, however, are encouraged to submit test scores in order to meet some scholarship and prerequisite requirements. Test scores also can be helpful in determining your placement in math and English courses. Scores will not be used to make an admissions decision. Applicants with a 2.5 cumulative high school grade-point average will be guaranteed admission.
Students with GEDs: If you are 18 years of age or older, you can be considered for admission upon successful completion of the GED.
Freshmen are admitted to degree programs and should or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as early as possible to determine eligibility for federal and state student aid. The school code to enter for ŷϷ Illinois University is 001693.
ACT or SAT Scores
Submit electronically: Contact the SAT or ACT to arrange for your test score to be sent electronically to the Admissions Office. Scores will not be used to make an admissions decision.
Submit by mail: Mailed test scores must be in original sealed envelopes that have not been opened. Only sealed envelopes will be accepted by the Admissions Office.
If your scores appear on your high school transcript, contact your high school counselor to have your scores sent to the Admissions Office.
High School Transcript
High school graduates: You must arrange for your high school to electronically send or mail your official high school transcript (with your graduation date) to the Admissions Office.
High school seniors: You must provide a high school transcript to the Admissions Office at the time of your application for admission. High school students admitted to ŷϷ must provide the Admissions Office with their official high school transcript (with graduation date) once it is available from the high school.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card). An application fee waiver for eligible students is available from your high school guidance counselor.
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Please download, complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – August 1
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full and First Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Second Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – May 1
International applicants – April 1
Admissions Office
(773) 442-4050
admrec@neiu.edu
Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Apply Online
Transfer Students
You have attended a two-year, junior or community college, a four-year university or a trade school but have yet to finish your bachelor’s degree. You intend to apply credits or a completed associate degree to continue your studies at NEIU.
Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from all colleges, universities and trade schools attended.
Upon admission, an evaluation of the prospective transfer student’s credits will be undertaken to determine which and how many of the previously earned credits meet the degree requirements at ŷϷ.
Undergraduate transfer students are admitted to degree programs and should or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as early as possible to determine eligibility for federal and state student aid. The school code to enter for ŷϷ Illinois University is 001693.
Transcripts
You are required to submit your high school transcript if you have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit.
You must arrange for your high school to electronically send or mail your official high school transcript (with your graduation date) to the Admissions Office.
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended and must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Please download and/or complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
If you've submitted official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions for transfer credit evaluation but believe the initial evaluation and transfer credit equivalency are not accurately reflected, please complete the .
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – August 1
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full and First Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Second Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – May 1
International applicants – April 1
Transfer Center
(773) 442-4076
tsteps@neiu.edu
Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Graduate
You completed a bachelor’s or higher credential at a regionally accredited college or university. You’re returning to school to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree, certificate or a licensure or endorsement program.
For your application, review both general Graduate School and program-specific requirements.
An applicant’s undergraduate academic record must reflect an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All undergraduate work is included in the evaluation. Post-bachelor’s work in graduate-level courses, if any, is expected to average 3.0 (B) or better. Applicants must meet any additional program requirements.
Admission requirements vary depending on the graduate degree program, but all applications require the following core elements:
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts and examination scores must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Transcripts can be sent electronically by the college or university to gradadmissions@neiu.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are not acceptable.
Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Statement of Goals and Objectives
Submit a two-page statement addressing your goals and objectives specific to the program to which you are applying.
Letters of Recommendation
Two recommenders must each submit a letter of recommendation and the Letter of Recommendation Form on your behalf. Recommenders should be professors and/or employers who can attest to your qualifications. One letter should be from a former professor if you have been in school in the last five years. Recommendation letters from non-supervisory co-workers, family members or friends will not be accepted. If a recommender submits a letter and form by mail to the Office of Graduate Admissions, his or her signature must appear across the back seal of the envelope.
Alternatively, you can send a link to your recommenders through your online application portal. By accessing the links, your recommenders can complete the Letter of Recommendation Form and submit the letters of recommendation electronically, directly to ŷϷ. If you scan or email copies of letters of recommendation, these will not be accepted.
Application fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Please follow any additional admission application instructions for your specific graduate program(s) of interest.
All standardized test scores (i.e., GRE, GMAT, TAP, Basic Skills, TOEFL, IELTS, ECE or WES evaluation) must be sent directly from the organization to be considered official.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Please download, complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
To change your program of interest, please complete the Graduate Admission Request for Program Change form and email to graduateadmissions@neiu.edu.
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – July 15
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Locate your program of interest on the Additional Requirements page to learn about semesters of admission and any earlier application deadlines (e.g., Counseling and Social Work).
Graduate Admissions
(773) 442-6001
graduateadmissions@neiu.edu
Complete the Graduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Office of Graduate Admissions
D101D
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
International
You intend to apply for or are currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa. First, select how you plan to start your degree at NEIU (incoming first year, undergraduate transfer or graduate student), and review additional requirements for international candidates, including English proficiency.
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Second Bachelor’s
You earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university and now want to tackle a new challenge — a second undergraduate credential to expand or enrich your background.
Second bachelor’s applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree are admitted to degree programs and should or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as early as possible to determine eligibility for federal and state student aid. The school code to enter for ŷϷ Illinois University is 001693.
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended and must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Please download and/or complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
If you've submitted official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions for transfer credit evaluation but believe the initial evaluation and transfer credit equivalency are not accurately reflected, please complete the .
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – August 1
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full and First Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Second Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – May 1
International applicants – April 1
Admissions Office
(773) 442-4050
admrec@neiu.edu
Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Apply Online
Readmission
You previously attended NEIU and plan to return to finish your degree. To be readmitted, you must have been in good standing at the time of your last attendance at ŷϷ.
NEIU considers readmission applicants on the basis of their status at the time they left ŷϷ and any college work they completed elsewhere since their last attendance at the University. Students who have enrolled at other institutions since leaving ŷϷ must have an overall “C” average and be in good standing at those institutions.
An undergraduate degree-seeking student who enrolled at ŷϷ and stopped attending for more than six consecutive semesters may apply for readmission to ŷϷ to complete an undergraduate degree. The applicant may or may not have earned college credit at another university, college or trade school.
Undergraduate applicants readmitted to degree programs at ŷϷ should or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as early as possible to determine eligibility for federal and state student aid. The school code to enter for ŷϷ Illinois University is 001693.
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended and must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Other Forms
Please download and/or complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
If you've submitted official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions for transfer credit evaluation but believe the initial evaluation and transfer credit equivalency are not accurately reflected, please complete the .
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – August 1
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full and First Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Second Half Summer Session
Domestic applicants – May 1
International applicants – April 1
Contact
Admissions Office
(773) 442-4050
admrec@neiu.edu
To Apply
Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
A graduate applicant who was admitted to a master’s degree, graduate certificate, licensure or endorsement program and completed courses at ŷϷ but stopped attending for more than six consecutive semesters may apply for readmission as a graduate student. The applicant may or may not have earned graduate college credit at another university, college or trade school.
Graduate applicants readmitted to master’s degree programs at ŷϷ should or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as early as possible to determine eligibility for federal and state student aid. The school code to enter for ŷϷ Illinois University is 001693.
Students readmitted to graduate non-degree programs (i.e., graduate certificates, licensures and endorsements) are not eligible for federal and state student aid.
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended and must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Other Forms
Please download, complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
To change your program of interest, please complete the Graduate Admission Request for Program Change form and email to graduateadmissions@neiu.edu.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Domestic applicants – July 15
International applicants – June 15
Spring Semester
Domestic applicants – November 1
International applicants – October 1
Full Summer Session
Domestic applicants – April 1
International applicants – March 1
Contact
Graduate Admissions
(773) 442-6001
graduateadmissions@neiu.edu
To Apply
Complete the Graduate Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Office of Graduate Admissions
D101D
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Undergraduate Student-at-Large
An undergraduate student-at-large (SAL) has not completed a bachelor’s degree. This student wishes to take courses at ŷϷ for professional and scholarly reasons, personal enrichment or before deciding whether to apply to one of ŷϷ’s programs. High school juniors or seniors who want to enroll in college credits prior to graduating should apply as this category. Undergraduate SALs are not admitted to degree programs and do not qualify for federal and state student aid.
Eligible students who submit all the required materials will be admitted as undergraduate students-at-large.
High School Transcript (required for current high school students)
High school juniors and seniors: You must provide an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office at the time of your application for admission. A letter of support and recommendation from your high school principal is also required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa. As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you meet eligibility requirements for:
- Non-immigrant student visa status
- English language proficiency
To learn about the additional admission requirements for international applicants, please visit our International Applicants web page.
Please download, complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
Fall Semester
All SAL applicants – August 15
Spring Semester
All SAL applicants – December 15
Full and First Half Summer Session
All SAL applicants – May 15
Second Half Summer Session
All SAL applicants – July 1
Admissions Office
(773) 442-4050
admrec@neiu.edu
Complete the Undergraduate Student-at-Large Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Graduate Student-at-Large
Graduate students-at-large (SAL) have already earned a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university and wish to take graduate-level courses but do not want to apply to a master’s degree program at the time of applying for admission. A graduate SAL may choose to take courses for professional or scholarly reasons or personal enrichment.
If the graduate SAL decides to apply to a graduate degree program after taking graduate-level courses, a limited number of the hours taken as a student-at-large can be applied toward degree requirements of the degree. Graduate SALs do not qualify for financial aid.
Eligible students who submit all the required materials will be admitted as graduate students-at-large.
College Transcript(s)
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts and examination scores must be sent electronically or mailed in sealed envelopes from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered official. Transcripts can be sent electronically by the college or university to gradadmissions@neiu.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are not acceptable.
Courses taken at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by (ECE) or (WES). A subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required.
Application Fee
The $30 application fee is payable by mail (check or money order), online (debit or credit card) or in person (cash, check, money order, debit or credit card).
Permanent Residents
If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, provide a clear copy of your Permanent Resident card. If you have been granted temporary residence, conditional entrance, or if you are a parolee, refugee, asylee, or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident, you must submit appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. If you are in the U.S. on a valid (not expired) visa, submit a clear copy of your visa.
International Applicants
An international applicant may not apply for admission as a Graduate Student-at-Large.
Please download, complete and submit necessary forms with your application.
Undocumented students meeting criteria for in-state tuition rates may complete the Affidavit for Eligibility for Residency Tuition.
To request a deferral of your application or admission for up to one year, please complete the .
To change your program of interest, please complete the Graduate Admission Request for Program Change form and email to graduateadmissions@neiu.edu.
Fall Semester
All SAL applicants – August 15
Spring Semester
All SAL applicants – December 15
Full and First Half Summer Session
All SAL applicants – May 15
Second Half Summer Session
All SAL applicants – July 1
Graduate Admissions
(773) 442-6001
graduateadmissions@neiu.edu
Complete the Graduate Student-at-Large Admission Application online, or download, complete and submit a hard copy to:
ŷϷ Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Undocumented
ŷϷ Illinois University welcomes applications from all students, regardless of citizenship or residency. We value the diversity of our student body, and we strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Freshman
Admission requirements are the same for all incoming freshmen, regardless of citizenship. Social security numbers are not necessary for admission. The University will assign the student an ID number once admitted to the University. Students who are admitted to NEIU must complete the affidavit (available on your application status portal upon admission) and official high school transcript to determine in-state tuition eligibility.
Transfer
Admission requirements are the same for all incoming transfer students, regardless of citizenship. Social security numbers are not necessary for admission. The University will assign the student an ID number once admitted to the University. Students who are admitted to NEIU must complete the affidavit (available on your application status portal upon admission) and official high school transcript to determine in-state tuition eligibility.
The , or as it is commonly known, HB 0060, was passed in 2003. According to HB 0060, a student must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for in-state/resident tuition:
- The individual had to have resided with his or her parents or guardian while attending a public or private high school in Illinois;
- The individual had to have graduated from a public or private high school OR received the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED) in Illinois;
- The individual had to have attended school in Illinois for at least three years as of the date the individual graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma;
- In case the individual is not a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, the individual has to provide the University with an affidavit stating that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Review admission requirements, discuss academic programs and application procedures, and learn about the many opportunities for students at ŷϷ. Weekly campus visits are available. Call the Admissions Office to learn more at (773) 442-4050.
Undocumented Student Resources was created to ensure that ŷϷ provides undocumented students with the tools and information they need to successfully pursue their education in a welcoming environment. We do this through one-on-one life advising, scholarships, connection to legal, mental health and other experts, and outreach to the external undocumented immigrant community. Learn about our resources for undocumented students and their families.
Additional Steps
Along with submitting your application, be sure to complete the following steps:
Fill Out Your FAFSA or Alternative Application
Submitting one of these documents allows NEIU to build a personalized financial aid package based on your needs.
Apply for Scholarships
Review requirements for institutional merit and talent scholarships, as well as for outside programs, and complete your applications by the listed deadline.
Prepare to Transfer Credits
Understand how NEIU may apply previously earned credits toward your degree. Ahead of your transcript evaluation, check out our Transfer Center to learn more about this process.
Contact the Admissions Office
NEIU strives to help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact on our society. View our Enrollment Services resource guide for additional information, or contact the Admissions Office with your questions.
Admissions Office
(773) 442-4050
admissions@neiu.edu