Grad Resource Cheatsheet

Resources through NIU for Grad Students/TAs

Resources and local information for incoming students

For graduate students that are new to the DeKalb/Sycamore Area, this document compiles local information on (including but not limited to) housing, transportation, health services, child care, and food. This list is ongoing and we enocourage grads to continue to contribute relevant information at the link above.

Resources through DeKalb for shelter and saftey

Hope Haven (homeless shelter)
1145 Rushmoore Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-5765

Safe Passage (domestic violence)
P.O. Box 621, DeKalb, IL 60115
Crisis line: (815) 756-5228; Crisis text line: (815) 393-1995

Youth Outlook (social services for LGBTQ+ youth)
Please email dekalb@youth-outlook.org for location details.
(815) 754-5331

Resources through NIU for mental health and wellness

Mental health counseling:

https://www.niu.edu/counseling/index.shtml

Mental health resources in the community:

https://www.niu.edu/counseling/student-resources/local-groups-resources.shtml

Mental health services and resources on how to cope with stress and anxiety:

https://www.niu.edu/counseling/student-wellness/index.shtml

Calendar of upcoming wellness events and activities:

https://calendar.niu.edu/group/student_wellness

Recreation center amenities and equipment:

(most grads are automatic members, see site for details)

https://www.niu.edu/recreation/facilities-hours/student-recreation-center/index.shtml

Recreation center group fitness classes:

https://www.niu.edu/recreation/programs/fitness/group-fitness.shtml

Adventures center for events/trips and gear (including sport equipment) rentals: https://www.niu.edu/recreation/programs/adventures/index.shtml

Ideas:

• Walk around the East Lagoon and Montgomery Woods

• Use the coloring supplies in the lounge

• Read in the Founders Memorial Library

• Visit the greenhouse on the 2nd floor of Montgomery Hall

• Find a fun and interesting event or activity to do with friends by looking at NIU’s calendar of events

To view this list in a document format, click here.