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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL 60115-2828

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Mission Statement

NIU's Mission The central mission of the university is the transmission, expansion, and application of knowledge through teaching, research and artistry, and public service. In fulfilling that mission, Northern Illinois University meets the needs of students for liberal, professional, technical, and lifelong education. The university recognizes that it has a basic obligation to contribute to the betterment of the society of which it is a part. The university believes that the quality of individual and social life depends on the quality of mind; and it commits itself to preparing students for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex society in which they live as well as in their chosen professions or occupations. Recognizing that students will need to learn throughout their lives, the university provides them with the opportunity to become more competent in analytical thought, informed judgment, and effective communication and to develop an appreciation for the life of the mind. The university makes significant contributions to the expansion of knowledge. It believes that active programs in research and artistry promote intellectual vitality and enrich an institution’s instructional mission and its service to the broader community. It enthusiastically accepts its responsibility to contribute to the nation’s scientific and technological leadership, to support advances and innovations in education, to bring ideas to bear on issues of public policy, to contribute to the sustained appreciation of our diverse cultural heritage, and to prepare a new generation of scholars and educational leaders. It accepts a responsibility to prepare citizens who understand the increasingly international nature of contemporary life.

Chief Administrator:	John G. Peters President
Phone Number:	(800) 892-3050
Phone Number for Financial Aid:	(815) 753-1395
Phone Number for Admissions:	(815) 753-0446
Contact Institution:	Get Free Information
Type:	Public, 4-year or above
Degrees Offered:	Bachelor's degree Doctor's degree First-professional degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate
Special Learning Opportunities:	Distance Learning ROTC: Army Study Abroad
Student Services:	Academic or Career Counseling Employment Services Placement Services for Completers On Campus DayCare
Other Information:	Religious Affiliation
Other Resources:	www.niu.edu

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