Admission Requirements
An undergraduate student-at-large (SAL) is an individual who has not
completed a bachelor’s degree or higher, and does not wish to pursue
a degree at Northeastern, but wants to take courses for professional or
scholarly reasons, personal enrichment, or to take a few courses before
deciding whether to apply to a program.
Undergraduate SALs are not admitted to degree programs and do not
qualify for financial aid.
Mail Application to:
Northeastern Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4799
General Admission Requirements
Undergraduates: Although an undergraduate SAL is not required to
submit transcripts, it is assumed that you have graduated high school,
and if you are taking college courses at another institution, you are in
good standing and your cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher
on a 4.0 scale.
High School Students: You may apply as an undergraduate SAL
if you are in your junior or senior year. You must submit official high
school transcripts, ACT/SAT* scores, and a letter of endorsement from
your principal indicating their support of your taking college courses at
Northeastern. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Note: Counselors may submit supporting documents on behalf of their
students to [email protected]
Exchange students with a J visa: Exchange students with a J visa,
who have not yet received an undergraduate degree, may apply as an
undergraduate SAL. You must submit a copy of your DS-2019, I-94 and
copy of your visa.
International students: International students on an F visa may apply as
an undergraduate SAL for summer only. Applicants must submit a copy
of their I-20, I-94, visa, and a letter from their Designated School Official
(DSO) at their home school giving permission to attend and affirming the
home school will take responsibility in making sure the student stays in
status.
*Though test scores are not required and will not be used to make an
admission decision, we encourage students to submit them to determine
math and English course placement and scholarship eligibility.
Decision and Review Process
Applications are considered complete when the Admissions Office has
received all materials, including transcripts, test scores, letters, and/or
immigration documents, if required. Applications are reviewed in order
based on the date the file is complete. Please read the instructions
carefully to avoid processing delays.
General Information for Applicants
1. A non-refundable $30 application fee is required with the
application. Any application received without the application fee will
not be processed. Do not send cash.
2. The application and all materials, such as official transcripts, test
scores, principal letters and immigration documents, are required by
the application deadline.
3. Current official transcripts and test scores (if applicable) must be in
a sealed envelope from the sending institution. Opened transcripts are
not considered official.
4. All documents submitted become the property of the University and
will not be released to the student or outside party for any reason.
5. If you are a permanent resident, please submit a copy of your
permanent resident card. If you have been granted asylum, refugee
status, or are adjusting your status, you must submit appropriate
documentation from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
office. If you are on a visa or are an exchange applicant, you must
submit a copy of your valid, non-expired visa.
6. Applicants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces should submit a
copy of form DD-214, copy 4.
7. This application is valid only for the semester for which you are
applying. If you do not enroll in that semester, you must either defer
your admission to the next semester, or you will need to submit a new
application for a future semester. The application term may be changed
one time per application, provided the request is made prior to the
application deadline. The deferment form is available online at neiu.edu.
Admissions Office
Telephone: (773) 442-4050
Fax: (773) 442-4020
Email: [email protected]
Website: admissions.neiu.edu
Title IX
NEIU prohibits sexual harassment. For more information, contact the
Title IX Coordinator:
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Office C-216
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 442-5412
Application Deadlines
Undergraduate
Student-at-Large
Admission Application
Domestic Deadlines
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Semester: April 1
International Deadlines
Fall Semester: June 15
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Semester: March 1
Consider applying online so you can track and upload documents, and send
letter of recommendation requests electronically! neiu.edu/apply
Last Name First Name Middle Name Preferred First Name Previous Last Name
Permanent Address City State (or Country) Zip or Postal Code
Telephone Number ( ) Cell Phone Number ( ) May we contact you through cell phone text messaging?
Yes
No
Email Address Birth Date: Month Day Year
Please print clearly. We will communicate with you via email regarding your application status.
Gender: Male Female Trans Non-binary Prefer not to disclose Other
Please provide your legal first, middle and last name.
Parent Name Phone ( ) Email
Parent Address
Emergency Contact Phone ( ) Relationship
Social Security Number
- -
Why do we ask for your Social Security Number (SSN)?
Your SSN is requested pursuant to Public Law 93-579 for the University’s system of student records, as well as for compliance with federal
and state reporting requirements. A SSN is required if you are applying for financial aid but is not required for admission to the University.
Supplying a SSN ensures that you will be able to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit, if you are eligible, on your federal tax return.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Visa or International Visa Type Expiration Country of Citizenship
Permanent Resident Adjustment of Status/Other
Refugee/Asylum Undocumented
(Provide visa information to the right)
The application term may be changed one time per application, provided the request is made prior to the start of the original semester.
Term applying for: Fall Year Applicant type: Undergraduate Student-At-Large (graduated high school)
(check only one) (check only one)
Spring High School Student (current junior or senior in high school)
Full Summer Exchange Student (J visa)
First Half Summer International Student (F visa, summer only)
Second Half Summer
Please remember to:
• Attach $30 application fee payable to: Northeastern Illinois University
• Sign and date the application
• Verify your email address is correct
Undergraduate Student-at-Large Admission Application
Information in this section is being requested so that we may demonstrate compliance with federal requirements.
Your response will not affect admission decision.
Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina (Person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin,
regardless of race?) Yes No
Select one or more of the following races:
American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White
Do you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ)? Yes No
Have either of your parents/guardians completed a bachelor’s degree or higher? Yes No
Are you interested in campus housing? Yes No
Optional Information
(Does not affect the admission decision)
This side intentionally blank.
Have you previously attended Northeastern? Yes No If yes, when did you last attend?
Are you a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri or Wisconsin? Yes No
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, on active duty, a Reservist, or in the National Guard? Yes No
Are you the spouse or dependant child of a U.S. Armed Forces veteran? Yes No
High School/GED Information
Name of high school from which you graduated (or will graduate) City State or Country Zip or Postal Code
Graduation/Expected Date Have you completed/earned a GED? Yes No
College, University and Post-Secondary Information
List all colleges, universities or post-secondary schools (including trade school) attended, regardless of accreditation. Failure to do so may result in dismissal
from the University. Please list in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent school attended. Attach additional sheet if necessary.
For Office Use Only:
Form of payment: Cash Check Waiver Credit Card Online Payment veried by: Initials Date
Changeover/Deferment requested: Semester Date Processed by
Additional Information
Name/Campus City State Beginning Date Ending Date Degree/Hours Earned
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Admission Application Certification
This application must be signed by the applicant before any action can be taken by the Admissions Ofce.I understand that withholding information
requested on this application, including attendance at any other institution or giving false information, may make me ineligible for admission to
Northeastern Illinois University andthatmy admission may be rescinded and class registration canceled, if already admitted. I have read and
understand all instructions and information on this application. I understand that, during the admissions process, Northeastern may communicate
information intended only for me at the personal email account listed on this application.I certify that the statements I have made on this application
are correct and complete.
Applicant Signature Date of Signature
