You can enhance your field experience either by academic development or by being active member, employee or volunteer of different organizations at NEIU or out of the campus.

There are several places at NEIU which performs student activities:
  Please, find the detailed information about each of them below
 
 
   
 

Students Activities Office:

   The Student Activities Office coordinates around 600 events organized by different student organizations every year. The Student Activities Office also offers a Leadership Conference during fall and spring terms. The Conference is designed to assist in developing leadership skills. It provides students an opportunity to attend skill-building workshops on subjects necessary to be an effective leader in today’s environment. The Conference includes topics related to personal growth, organizational management skill and critical leadership skills.

Contact:
    Student Activities Office
    SU–207
    Tel: 773 442 4666
    Events Hotline: 773-442-4667
    Website: http://www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/

Student Organizations:

   With approximately 70 chartered student organizations on campus representing a wide range of interests, you should have little trouble finding a group whose activities meet your needs. All organizations have mailboxes near the Student Activities Office above the cafeteria. If you can't find an organization in your area of interest and you think others on campus share your interest, stop by Student Activities to find out how to start an organization. The process is fairly simple.

Contact:   www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/studentorganizations.htm

Student Government: 

   You can have an impact on the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty decisions made at Northeastern. The Student Government Association is composed of 25 elected students. It appoints students to university-wide committees which make decisions in areas such as Grade Appeals, Campus Planning, Student Judicial Hearings, Financial Aid, and Parking Appeals. Student Senate committees are responsible for chartering new student organizations and allocating funds to student organizations. The Student Government Association gives you the opportunity to interact with your peers while you represent the student body in making decisions that affect the quality of student life at NEIU.

Contact:
  Student Government Association
  Office: E-047B (below the bookstore)
  Tel: 773 442 4575

More info @: student government

Northeastern Programming Board

   The Northeastern Programming Board (NPB) is responsible for providing campus-wide social, cultural, educational and recreational programs. Eight students are elected to serve on the board. Recent programs have included variety and music festivals, roving artists, murder mystery dinners, games, educational programs on domestic violence, aids awareness and homeless awareness, family programs and a coffeehouse series which has recently featured music from around the world.

Contact:
  Northeastern Program Board
  Office: E-041 (below the bookstore).
  Tel. 773 442 4590
  Website: http://www.neiu.edu/~progbrd/

Media:

   The Independent student newspaper, Apocalypse Literary Arts Coalition, Que Ondee Sola Puerto Rican magazine and WZRD radio station provide creative journalistic outlets for students. Each organization has a unique contribution to make to student life and each is interested in recruiting new members to their organization.

Contact:
 The Independent
 Office: E-049
 Tel: 773 442 4577

 Apocalypse Literary Art Coalition
 Office: E-035
 Tel: 773 442 4582

 Que Ondee Sola
 Office: E-041A
 Tel: 773 442 4583

 WZRD – radio station
 Office: E-058
 Tel: 773 442 4586

Other Student Involvement Opportunities

Some student organizations are organized around graduate disciplines and, as a result, meet in the evenings. Many of the programs offered by student organizations take place in the evening. More information about these organizations you can find in you department

Student Activities - What are the benefits?

Involvement in Student Activities at Northeastern can enhance your college experience in many ways:

  • you will improve your social skills;
  • you make new friends;
  • you get the experience highly appreciated by employers – Student Transcript;
  • you expend your cultural awareness;
  • you clarify your values;
  • you develop leadership skills;
  • you have fun;
  • you can benefit from one of the scholarships.
Student Activities - What are the challenges?
  • You dedicate more time than the average student;
  • You have to learn being responsible ;
  • You take more risk but explore your potential and try new experiences.

Student Activities - How can you get involved?

          Contact any of the organizations listed above.

Student Activities off Campus

   Working as a volunteer is a wonderful opportunity to earn a professional experience and contribute to the community life. There is a lot of organizations looking for volunteers. Ask your faculty or your department staff about the volunteer opportunities in your fields.