University Life
#NEIULife
We strive to empower you. Thrive in a diverse community committed to your academic, personal and career success — where faculty and staff support your endeavors and encourage your dreams, and you have access to the Chicago area’s vast wealth of resources.
Our Locations
Pursue opportunity and enrichment, whether from our Main Campus in North Park or our locations in Bronzeville, Avondale or Lake County.
Student Leadership Development
Evolve into a global citizen ready to guide and uplift others in your career and community.
TRIO Student Support Services
Stay on track and grow into all you are meant to be through mentorship, career planning and leadership development, all available through graduation.
Arts at NEIU
Immerse yourself in or contribute to the Chicago area’s creative conversation right from our campus.
Career Development
Do more than picture your future — fully realize it from your major to internships and other meaningful experiences that build in-demand skills and equip you for an impactful career.
Campus Recreation
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Campus Life at NEIU
Housing and Dining
Live on campus in The Nest, NEIU’s first student housing facility, and dine at the Student Union, the hub of campus life with a cafeteria, meditation and relaxation rooms, art exhibits and space for student organizations and events.
Clubs and Activities
Forge lifelong connections and pursue your passions in 70 student organizations spanning academic, social, cultural, religious, leadership and community service interests, in addition to Greek life and various club and intramural sports.
Sports and Recreation
Reach your fitness goals, break a new record in our Campus Recreation facilities or push yourself in a group-powered outdoor activity in our Adventure Program.
Student Services and Support
We all face various hurdles. Get assistance and guidance to tackle a new challenge — academic, social, accommodations, health and wellness, or as you transition to college life — at any time from the start of your journey through graduation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the Midwest. Learn more about how we foster an equitable and inclusive community and address systemic barriers through culturally responsive teaching and programming.
Safety and Security
NEIU’s University Police Department partners with students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community to provide a secure campus environment for all. In turn, we rank as one of the safest colleges in the state and nation.
Find Your Place
Build connections with your peers, uncover your interests and direct your future on our campuses throughout the Chicago area.
The Nest
Located near the student bookstore and Library, NEIU’s first student housing community enhances your experience here through two- and four-bedroom apartment-style living arrangements, fitness facilities and our Academic Success Center.
Student Union, Event and Conference Services
NEIU’s social and cultural center brings our diverse student body together with spaces for clubs and organizations, dining options and events for current students, alumni and the surrounding community.
Fine Arts Gallery
Art forms a medium for discussions, encouraging social change and amplifying underrepresented voices. Our Fine Arts Gallery serves this role in the NEIU community through a pluralistic, culturally diverse environment intended to engage the student body in conversations around current issues.
Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs
Support drives success. The Pedroso Center’s programming and initiatives empower the NEIU student body, helping retain individuals from traditionally underserved backgrounds and creating an inclusive cross-campus environment for all cultural, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation and other identities.
The Jewel Box Series
Each year, the Office of Cultural Events brings local, national and international artists to campus for a series of performances emphasizing quality, innovation and collaboration.
Living Learning Communities
You’re here to learn — not just facts but from experiences, diverse perspectives and complex discussions. Get involved and expand your personal network in our Living Learning Communities, an option for on-campus housing that integrates residential life with immersive academics, faculty guidance and social bonding.
Grow Your Potential
Join and learn from a community of driven doers and boundary-pushers championing your academic development, nurturing your success and equipping you to launch a career based on innovation and change.
Proyecto Pa’Lante
Make the transition from high school to college with assistance from bilingual and bicultural staff as you explore majors and learn about all resources available at NEIU.
TEDxNEIU
These local, self-organized events led by students, alumni, faculty and staff spark deep discussions around culture, fashion, education, race, immigration and other topics.
Honors Program
Begin a transformative endeavor in a supportive academic environment centering around personalized attention, stimulating conversations and intellectual growth.
Grow with Google
Gain the digital skills needed to excel in internships and your future job through a mix of workshops, career counseling and programming ranging from design thinking to brand building.