Freshmen First Year

Apply to NEIU

You can apply to NEIU by going here to submit an application

- Create an account using your personal email

- Choose a password (Do not forget to write it down for future use).

NEIU's FAFSA Code is 001693

- Learn more on a step-by-step breakdown of the FAFSA application here

Note: Make sure to request your final High School transcripts to NEIU.

Once you are Accepted to NEIU continue the following steps

Activate NEIUport

To activate your NEIUport click here and follow the steps to access your student portal.

Click here to download the instructions to activate NEIUport

How to access your award letter

Click here to access NEIU's Financial Aid verification forms

Accept NEIU (Complete Intent to Enroll)

1) To let us know you will be enrolling at NEIU please click here and fill out the information required. This will alert us that you will be Enrolling at NEIU.

2) If you plan NOT to Enroll follow these steps. Access the “Intent to Enroll” button by logging into your applications portal at neiu.edu/apply.

Next to the application, click “View”
Click “Decision History”
Click “Respond Now”
Click “Decline”

Select your Success Program

First-year students greatly increase their chances of academic success when they enroll in one of Northeastern Illinois University’s Success Programs. Once you are admitted to Northeastern, we will work with you to determine which program is the best fit for you. Northeastern offers three success programs on the Main Campus—plus individual programs at the El Centro and Carruthers Center locations.

To select your Success Program click here

Carruthers Center Scholars

The Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), located in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, takes pride in being an African-centered institution that provides educational opportunities within a culturally comfortable and easily accessible setting. The freshman cohort at Carruthers provides a supportive structure to ensure your successful transition to college. If you want something that is closer to home but still want to be part of a four-year institution, CCICS is a great option.
Contact:Nekenya Walker, Admissions/Program Advisorn-walker@neiu.edu (773) 256-2038Located: 700 East Oakwood Boulevard
For more information about CCICS visit: www.neiu.edu/academics/carruthers-center

El Centro Scholars

Based at our El Centro location, El Centro Scholars offers freshman students a holistic college experience by creating a campus culture that enhances student learning, academic success, and leadership development through its cohort system. El Centro embraces students from all backgrounds and lived experiences—traditional and transfer students alike. If you want to be close to home but still experience a four-year institution located in the Avondale neighborhood, El Centro is a great option for you.
Contact- Rebeca Lamadrid-Quevedo, Assistant DirectorM-Lamadrid-Quevedo@neiu.edu773-442-4095Located: 3390 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago IL 60618
For more information about El Centro visit: https://www.neiu.edu/academics/el-centro

Project Success

Established in 1968 as an educational access and equity program, the main focus is to recruit and retain African American students. Today, Project Success remains dedicated to access and equity for African American students, but also serves students of all races, ethnicities, nationalities and backgrounds by providing support services that help students build a strong academic and social foundation.
Contact:Dr. Pinkey Stewart, DirectorP-Stewart2@neiu.edu 773-442-5437Located: Main Campus
For more information about Project Success visit: www.neiu.edu/university-life/project-success

Proyecto Pa’lante

Started in 1972, Proyecto Pa’lante was established as an educational outreach program to promote college access for the Latino community, providing academic support services on campus. It currently provides a holistic approach to enhance student learning, intercultural competencies, and leadership development with a continued focus on Latinx culture and bilingual and bicultural support.
Contact:Dr. Angelica Rivera, Directora-rivera17@neiu.edu 773-442-5437Located: Main Campus
For more information about Proyecto Pa'lante visit: www.neiu.edu/university-life/proyecto-palante

Wentworth Scholars

The Wentworth Scholars Program assists with the academic and social transition to the University by providing programs and services that foster a sense of belonging, the development of academic and social skills, and the identification of a clear academic and career path. The program is named after Daniel S. Wentworth, the first principal of the Cook County Normal School, founded in 1867, which later became Northeastern Illinois University.
Contact: TBDLocated: Main Campus
For more information about Wentworth Scholars visit: www.neiu.edu/academics/student-transition-services/wentworth-scholars-program

Select your Summer Bridge Program

To learn more about our Summer Bridge Programs and to apply click here

For more information contact Felicia Keelen, Director of Student Transition Services at f-keelen@neiu.edu or 773-442-4244

Summer Transition Program (STP)

This 6-week program offers students the chance to receive 3 college credits in addition to math and English workshops, social support, and field trips. It includes an opportunity to live in the NEST, our student residence hall for free during the summer.
Date: TBD

Emerge- English & Math Session

The English & Math Enrichment, Readiness, and Growth Experience (EMERGE) program offers Math and English enrichment classes using positive academic identity development and growth mindset to strengthen students’ foundation and confidence in their English and Math abilities.
Date: TBD

Google CSSIX

This program is for students who have placed into college-level math and are interested in majoring in computer science, software development or a related field.
Dates: TBD