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  • Assessment
    • What is Assessment?
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    • Meet the NEIU Assessment Team
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    • Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
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    • All Academic Departments
    • Nontraditional Degree Programs
      • B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
        • Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
        • Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
        • Prior Learning Assessment
      • University Without Walls
        • University Without Walls Program
        • University Without Walls Prospective Students
        • University Without Walls Orientation
        • University Without Walls Graduation Review Board
        • University Without Walls Forms and Examples
        • University WIthout Walls Stateville Program
        • Learning Fellows 2021
      • Careers and Graduate School
      • Courses
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      • Scholarships
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      • Contact Faculty and Staff
  • Our Locations
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  • Our Centers and Programs
    • Caminos al Éxito
      • Initiatives, Services and Approach
      • Outreach and Support
      • Contact Us
    • Creating Access to STEM for All
      • Join CASA
      • CASA Two-Year Plan
      • Contact CASA
    • MARC U-Star Program
      • Our Scholars
      • News/Events Calendar
      • How to Apply
        • Important Documents
      • Contact Us
    • Agua en Comunidades Experimentales
      • Agua en Comunidades Experimentales (Español)
      • People
        • Ken Voglesonger
        • Pamela Geddes
        • Shannon Saszik
        • Laura Sanders
        • Jean Hemzacek
        • Maureen Erber
        • Stacy Alikakos
    • Center for Academic Writing
      • WIP Peer Tutoring
      • Writing Tutoring
      • Tutor and Front Desk Positions in LSC/CAW
      • Learning Success Center
    • Center for College Access & Success
      • TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science
    • College of Arts and Sciences Education Program
    • Community and Professional Education
      • CAS Professional Development Seminar Series
        • Seminar Descriptions
      • Arts and Culture
      • Certifications
      • CEUs and CPDUs
      • Customized Training
      • NEIU English Institute
      • Online - Non-Credit
        • Non-Credit Healthcare Courses
        • Technology and Bootcamps
          • Program Costs
      • Summer EsCAPE
      • Test Preparation
      • Workforce Development
      • World Languages
      • General Information
    • First-Year Experience
      • Who We Are
        • Peer Mentors
        • Eagle Fest
          • Fall 2018 Photos
          • Spring 2019 Photos
          • Fall 2019 Photos
        • Contact Us
    • Honors Program
      • Apply
      • Scholarships
      • FAQ
      • Honors Curriculum
      • Student Advisory Board (SAB)
    • Intensive English Program: SAELL
      • Intensive English Program
      • SAELL Anywhere (Online Program)
      • Customized Programs and Workshops
      • Faculty
      • Chicago Experience
      • Student Resources
    • International Programs
      • At a Glance
      • International F-1 Students
        • Apply
        • Admitted Students
          • Obtaining an I-20
          • Visa Process
            • Change of Status
          • Enroll
          • Pre-Arrival
        • Current Students
        • International Academic Partners
      • Exchange J-1 Students
        • Fulbright
        • International Partner Universities
        • After Being Nominated
          • Visa Procedure
          • Enrolling in Classes(J-1)
          • Pre - Arrival (J-1)
          • Immunization/Health Insurance
        • Current Students (J-1)
      • Afghan Transition Program
      • Visiting Scholars
      • Study Abroad
        • Exchange Student Program
        • Faculty Led Tours
        • Current Students Abroad
      • Faculty Resources
        • Invite a Visiting Scholar
        • Hosting a Summer Program
        • Fulbright
        • Erasmus+
      • Available Resources
      • Work With Office of International Programs
      • Forms
      • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
      • Contact Us
    • Google Computer Science Summer Institute Extension (CSSI: Extension)
    • McNair Scholars Program
      • Admission
        • Checklist
      • Benefits and Services
      • Handbook and Forms
      • Student Newsletter Archive
      • Alumni Information
      • Faculty Information
      • TRIO Student Support Services
        • Apply to TRIO
    • Math, Science, and Technology for Quality Education (MSTQE)
      • NEIU Students
      • Community College Students
      • MSTQE Frequently Asked Questions
      • Math and Science Concepts, Minor
      • Contact Us
    • NSF Noyce Scholars Program
      • NSF Noyce Teacher Scholarship
      • NSF Noyce STEM Internship
      • Chicago STEM Teaching Collaborative
      • How to Apply for Noyce
      • NSF Noyce Frequently Asked Questions
    • Student Center for Science Engagement
      • Meet the SCSE Team
      • Join the SCSE Email List
      • SCSE Events
      • Scholarships
      • STEM Resources: Volunteer, Internship, Career and Graduate School Opportunities and Resources
      • Professional Organizations in the STEM Fields
      • STEM Transfer Advising
      • STEM Research/Internship Opportunities
      • Questions
      • STEM Events
    • Center of Health
      • Earn Skill Badges
      • Research and Statistical Services
      • About The Center of Health
      • Projects and Events
      • The Center of Health Crew
      • ChicagoCHEC
      • Virtual Study Halls
      • The Horizon
    • Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center
      • About
      • News and Events
        • Past Events
      • Conference
        • Call For Papers - Conference 2023
      • Get Involved
      • GHRAD Center Staff
      • Research Team
      • Contact Us
    • Multilingual Learning Center
      • Summer Institute in Kurdish Language and Culture
        • Kurdish Courses
        • Kurdish Teacher Training Program
        • International Kurdish Studies Research Conference
      • Staff
      • Upcoming Programs
      • Schedule and curriculum
  • Academic Advising Center
    • Pathway to Academic Success-Academic Planning Tool
    • Placement Test Registration
    • Orientation Registration
    • Academic Schedule Acknowledgement
    • Pre-Major Advising Forms
  • Registrar Services
    • Academic Calendar
      • Fall 2021 Through Fall 2022 Academic Calendar
    • Academic Standards: Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement
    • How Do I Resolve My Hold?
    • Applying for Graduation
    • Class Schedules and Registration
      • Summer Classes
      • Winter Session
      • Course Authorization Contacts
    • Collegiate Terms
    • Declaring a Major/Minor
    • Enrollment/Degree Verification
    • Final Examinations Schedule
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
    • Forms
    • Transcripts
    • Transcript Key
    • Veterans Services
    • Contact Registrar Services
  • University Research Resources
    • Research and Creative Activities Assistantship
    • NEH Opportunities
    • Campus Resources for Faculty Research
      • Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium
    • Office of Research and Sponsored Projects
      • Responsibilities of a Principal Investigator on a Grant
      • Post-Award Conference
      • Financial Conflict of Interest
      • Finding Funding
      • Proposal Preparation Assistance
      • Grants Administration
      • Guides for Writing Grant Proposals
      • Grant Prospecting for Faculty
      • Grants 101 Training
      • Grant Prospects for Faculty from the National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Institutional Review Board
      • Institutional Review Board Leadership
      • Revised Common Rule
      • Getting Started
      • Resources and Templates for New Research
      • Resources and Templates for Approved Research
      • IRB Policies and SOPs
    • Research Policies
    • Research and Creative Activities Advisory Group
    • Contact Us
  • Student Transition Services
    • Wentworth Scholars Program
      • History of the Wentworth Scholars Program
      • Wentworth Student Responsibilities
      • Request Information About Wentworth
      • Contact Wentworth
    • Summer Bridge Programs
      • LITE Summer Institute Program
      • EMERGE
      • Google CSSI: Extension
      • Summer Transition Program
      • Urban Health and Wellness Summer Immersion Program
      • Student Employment with Summer Bridge
      • Summer Bridge FAQs
    • Eagle to Learn Week
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      • Black@NEIU
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    • ASK ME! Campaign
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    • Contact Us
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