Next Steps at NEIU: Transfer Students

Next Steps for Admitted Transfer Students: As easy as 1-2-3

Step 1

Accept NEIU (Complete Intent to Enroll)

Let us know if you are planning to attend NEIU!
This will help us plan your arrival and guide you through important next 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 “I Accept Admission”

Download your Decision Letter

To obtain your NEIU Student ID (located on the upper righthand corner)
1. 1. 1. You will need this to activate your NEIUport (Student Portal)

Step 2

Activate NEIUport

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

NEIUport is the university online portal.

This portal provides quick, centralized, and secure access to information and services for all NEIU students, faculty, and staff.

How to activate your NEIUport Account?

Nmail is your university email account.

Nmail is your University-issued email account. Use your Nmail account for all university communication. To access your Nmail, use the same login and password as your NEIUport.

Adding your Nmail Account to iOS

Adding your Nmail Account to Android

Access Award Letter on your NEIUport

NEIU Student Financial Aid

You can find your award under: The My Financial Aid tab then click Financial Aid Awards and select the Aid Year you wish to view

Click here to access NEIU's Financial Aid verification forms

Step 3

Academic Advising &

Registering for Courses

During your time with an Academic Advisor, you will:

- discuss if a placement test is needed

- learn about the degree requirements for your major

- use the degree evaluation tool

- register for classes

If you don’t have an intended major, you will meet with an Academic Advisor. Contact the Advising Center at advising@neiu.edu or (773) 442-5470 to schedule an appointment.

If you know your intended major, view our Undergraduate Advisor Directory and locate the contact information for an Advisor in your intended major. How to Schedule an Appointment with a Major Advisor

If you cannot reach your advisor, please contact the Transfer Center for help at tsteps@neiu.edu.

If you have questions related to contacting your advisor in natural sciences, computer science, mathematics, and psychology majors please contact Laura West at l-west2@neiu.edu or schedule an appointment here.

NEIU Student Tab

You can find how to register for courses by clicking the Student tab then scroll down to Registration Tools and select add courses. Make sure you have talked with your advisor first to know what courses you need for Spring 2021.

Desire to Learn (D2L) is an online learning environment that houses syllabi, course materials and tools you will use for many of the courses you will take at Northeastern. D2L also enables you to communicate with the faculty members teaching your courses and your classmates. You will use D2L for all of your registered courses for the Spring once the semester begins.

D2L Overview

View these videos to learn fundamentals about D2L. For more D2L supportive materials for students click here.

Accessing your Course Content

How to View your Grades

How to do Discussions in D2L

How to Take Quizzes on D2L

Step 4

Provide Immunization Records to Student Health Services

All students must provide documentation of immunization/vaccination history to Northeastern Illinois University Student Health Services. Instructions are available online. Discounted vaccinations and free immunization reviews available at NEIU Student Health Services.

Submit Your Final College Transcript

To ensure the smooth processing of your financial aid and registration, make sure the Admissions Review and Processing Office receives your final official transcript and Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation Request Form. It should include your graduation date or degree (if applicable) as soon as it’s available from your last college attended.

Your transcript should be sent to via mail:

Northeastern Illinois University
Admissions Office
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699

Or via email: admissiondocs@neiu.edu

To confirm whether your transcript is on file, contact the Admissions Review and Processing Office (773) 442-4000.

Additional Resources for Student Success

Financial Aid

This office assists with FAFSA requirements and other questions you may have regarding paying for college and tuition.
Contact: Who is my Finanical Aid Advisor?Make an appointment with a financial advisor*
financial-aid@neiu.edu 773-442-5016

Visit our site for more information: www.neiu.edu/financial-aid
*Must be logged in to you Nmail (NEIU email) in order to schedule a meeting.

Scholarships Office

This office assists with scholarships.
Contact:Michelle D. Morrow, Director m-morrow@neiu.edu773-442-4606
Visit our site for more information: Scholarships NEIU SIte

Edited FASFA.mp4

View this video as an introduction to financial aid at NEIU!

Undocumented Student Services

Undocumented Student Resources addresses the concerns, needs, and development of our undocumented students, and the faculty and staff who work with them.
Contact:undocuresources@neiu.edu 773- 442-4601
Visit our site for more information: www.neiu.edu/university-life/undocumented-student-resources

Student Disability Services

This is for students who had an IEP in high school or who have a documented need for assistance in class such as extra time for taking exams, note-takers, or a sign language interpreter. SDS also provides services for students who have been in an accident.
Contact: Doug Lawson, Directordalawso1@neiu.edu (773) 442-4595
Visit our site for more information: www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services

TRIO

This federally funded advising program serves students who apply to it by providing early intervention and support. The program coordinates with faculty and staff across campus to provide needed academic resources. Target populations include low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.
Contact: Amie Jatta, Directora-jatta@neiu.edu 773-442-4974
Visit our site for more information: TRiO NEIU Site

View this video as an introduction to Student Disability Services at NEIU

* Updated 07-6-2021

2021 NEIU Campus Resource Guide.pdf

NEIU Campus Resource Guide 2021-2022

Click through the Campus Resource Guide to learn about the services at NEIU.

Step 5

Welcome to the NEIU Undergraduate College!

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education (GCOE)

College of Business and Management (COBM)

Nontraditional Degree Program (NDP)

View our Undergraduate Advisor Directory and locate the contact information for your major.

Transfer Orientation for Transfer Students Admitted for Spring 2022!

NEIU’s Orientation Program is designed to introduce you to all of the resources we have available on campus to help ensure your academic and social transitions into our community are as smooth as possible. We want to make sure you have everything you need to be successful once you begin classes, including financial aid information, knowing what is expected of you as a community member, as well as all of the resources and tools available to you, so that you know exactly where to go for help when you need it. We will also provide you with an opportunity to meet other incoming students, learn about the experiences of current students (our Orientation Leaders), as well as receive a tour of campus.

You will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for orientation as well as other information/resources to begin looking at.

Click here to sign up: Transfer Students to sign up for orientation for the Spring 2022 semester

Sign up for your Transfer Orientation Now

Please make sure to sign-up here. Any questions please contact the Transfer Center at tsteps@neiu.edu

In anticipation of the Transfer Orientation, if you have any questions after reviewing the material above, please add to the Google Form your questions.

NEIU has four campus locations.

NEIU has a residence hall called the NEST.

Look Forward to your First-Year at NEIU,
You are Now a GOLDEN EAGLE!

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