The Northeastern Illinois University Welcome Desk can help you find answers to all of your questions related to campus information and resources. Our friendly student staff will be happy to help you with a wide variety of services.
Conveniently located in Village Square, we also serve as an extension of the University Box Office and can sell tickets to ticketed University events.
To reach us, call (773) 442-INFO (4636) or email us at welcome-desk@neiu.edu.
Fall 2021 Hours
- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
All inquiries regarding any Welcome Desk services, or to schedule a time after posted hours for assistance, please email welcome-desk@neiu.edu.
Welcome Desk Services
Inquire about the following at the Welcome Desk:
Tickets to NEIU performing arts concerts
Or you may purchase tickets in person at the Box Office. The Box Office will be open on performance nights as needed for ticket sales.
Discounted AMC movie tickets
Tickets are $9 each and limited to two (2) tickets per person (student, faculty or staff) per semester, if available.
Stamps
Sold $0.55 per stamp or $11 for a book of 20.
Student, Staff and Faculty ID Cards
New Students, Faculty and Staff can come to the Welcome Desk in Village Square to have their picture taken and receive their NEIU ID Card. Please be prepared with your NEIU ID Number and photo ID.
The first ID is free. Replacements are $10 for standard cards and $25 for residents of The Nest.
If you are unable to come to the Welcome Desk in person, please email welcome-desk@neiu.edu for assistance.
For a replacement ID Card, transactions must take place in person at the Welcome Desk to make payment and receive a new card. Proper ID must be shown to order a replacement ID Card.
Lockers
Locker rental will not be available for the Fall 2021 Semester.
Lost and Found
We are currently unable to process any lost and found items. If any valuables are turned in to the Welcome Desk they will be handed over to the NEIU Police.
U-Pass
The CTA and NEIU have partnered to offer a one-time opt out for the Fall 2021 Semester U-Pass Program. All full-time registered students will receive an email with a survey to choose to opt out of the Fall 2021 Semester U-Pass Program. If you do not receive the survey via your NEIU email, please contact upass@neiu.edu.
Newly admitted students, or students who have not previously ordered a U-Pass card can order a new U-Pass card at the Welcome Desk. If you are unable to come in person to order your card, email upass@neiu.edu for assistance.
Replacement U-Pass cards must be ordered in person at the Welcome Desk. There is a $50 replacement fee for lost/stolen U-Pass Replacement Card.
