NIU Holmes Student Center

NIU Holmes Student Center The heart of Northern Illinois University’s campus.
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At the heart of Northern Illinois University’s campus, the NIU Holmes Student Center provides a safe and inclusive space for students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests. HSC hosts conference, banquet, catering and student meeting facilities, along with study spaces, computer labs, coffee shops, restaurants, student events, Huskie Books & Gear, Huskies Den and the Hotel at Holmes.

NIU Week of Welcome is FINALLY here! ❤️🖤🐾 Welcome back, Huskies! We’re so happy to have you here on campus! Get ready fo...
08/19/2026

NIU Week of Welcome is FINALLY here! ❤️🖤🐾 Welcome back, Huskies! We’re so happy to have you here on campus! Get ready for a week full of fun, activities, and new connections!

There are only 28 days until Week of Welcome begins on August 19th! ♥️🐾⏰ Get ready for a week packed with fun and exciti...
07/22/2026

There are only 28 days until Week of Welcome begins on August 19th! ♥️🐾⏰ Get ready for a week packed with fun and exciting activities as we begin the fall semester!

131 years ago, on July 15, 1895, DeKalb was chosen as the home of the Northern Illinois State Normal School. Today, the ...
07/15/2026

131 years ago, on July 15, 1895, DeKalb was chosen as the home of the Northern Illinois State Normal School.

Today, the "Castle on the Hill" still stands as a proud reminder of where NIU's story began and the legacy that continues today. ♥️🐾🤍

Happy Fourth of July from the Holmes Student Center! ♥️💙🐾Reminder: The Holmes Student Center will be closed through Sund...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Holmes Student Center! ♥️💙🐾

Reminder: The Holmes Student Center will be closed through Sunday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day weekend. Regular summer hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

The Holmes Student Center will be closed Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day we...
07/03/2026

The Holmes Student Center will be closed Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day weekend. Regular Summer hours will resume Monday, July 6.

06/29/2026

Our Campus Dining Tour Series now takes us to: HSC Retail Dining 🤩🍔🌮🥪🧋
The Holmes Student Center is home to The Depot C-store, Starbucks, Qdoba and the Grill at Huskie Den. If you're wondering how your meal plan works at each location, check out our "Where to Eat" page and filter by payment type. go.niu.edu/eat

Today we celebrate freedom, honor history, and resilience. Happy Juneteenth | June 19, 1865The Holmes Student Center wil...
06/19/2026

Today we celebrate freedom, honor history, and resilience. Happy Juneteenth | June 19, 1865

The Holmes Student Center will be closed today and will resume normal summer hours on Saturday. ♥️💛💚

Happy National Mascot Day! ♥️🐾 During campus events and game days, Victor E. Huskie and Mission III ALWAYS bring the en...
06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day! ♥️🐾

During campus events and game days, Victor E. Huskie and Mission III ALWAYS bring the energy and Huskie Pride to the NIU community!

06/15/2026

Savor that summer feeling with colorful new Tropical Butterfly Refreshers. Bursting with flavor at our Holmes Student Center Starbucks café.🌴

Happy National Smile Day😁! We miss our smiling Huskies and can’t wait to see your smiles back on campus soon! 🐾♥️
05/31/2026

Happy National Smile Day😁! We miss our smiling Huskies and can’t wait to see your smiles back on campus soon! 🐾♥️

Address

340 Carroll Avenue
Dekalb, IL
60115

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

+18157531924

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