Northern Illinois University

08/25/2026

We're off to a great start, Huskies! 🐾❤️➡️ Visit go.niu.edu/WOWPhotos to download your first day of class pics to share with the fam!

08/24/2026

We're all smiles for the start of the new semester! 😊 Have a great first day of classes, Huskies and remember to:

🎒 Go to class.
📝 Do your best.
💫 Believe in yourself.
🐾 Ask for help if you need it.

08/21/2026

Because first day of class photos are a must! 😉 Tag a Huskie in the comments to remind them to stop by MLK Commons on Mon., Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a first day of school photo!

08/21/2026

The NIU Band Run and Kick-Off Pep Rally brought the energy, traditions and Huskie Pride to our newest class of Huskies!

Visit go.niu.edu/WOWPhotos for a full album of photos.

NIU Week of Welcome events continue through Sun., Aug. 23 with events and activities planned to help welcome new and returning Huskies home! 🐾❤️💯 go.niu.edu/guidebook

08/20/2026

Day two of NIU Move-In is underway and we are so excited to welcome our newest Huskies to the pack! ❤️ 🐾 Don't forget to show off your decorated rooms by sharing a photo in the comments.

08/19/2026

📣 NIU Move-In & Week of Welcome (WOW) starts now and we're so excited to welcome new Huskies and their families to campus! ❤️ 🖤

▶️ Download the NIU Guidebook app to personalize your Aug. 19-23 WOW itinerary: go.niu.edu/guidebook

🧳 Visit go.niu.edu/movein for traffic routes, move-in day essentials and more!

08/18/2026

There’s a (pan)tone of excitement on campus as we wait for Huskies to arrive for the fall semester. 📍🐾 Check out a sample of some of our Week of Welcome (WOW) events planned to provide a full spectrum of to new and returning students! 🌈✨

Visit go.niu.edu/guidebook to download the NIU Guidebook app to personalize your Aug. 19-23 WOW itinerary.

08/17/2026

From Residence Hall Move-In to the President's Picnic, NIU’s Week of Welcome (WOW) is packed with opportunities for Huskies to meet new friends and learn about all that NIU has to offer! 🐾❤️💯

▶️ Visit go.niu.edu/WOW for details and be sure to download the NIU Guidebook app to personalize your Aug. 19-23 WOW itinerary: go.niu.edu/guidebook

08/14/2026

🎥 Know a Huskie who would be great on camera? Let them know there's still time to apply to be featured in an upcoming episode of The College Tour, the hit series on Amazon Prime Video.

Visit go.niu.edu/the-college-tour for details and to submit an audition video by Sunday, August 16.

08/13/2026