Northeastern Illinois University

We're excited to welcome students back to classes on Jan. 21! As a reminder: the deadline to pay tuition in full or make the first of four installments for the Spring 2025 semester is Saturday, Jan. 11. If your student account is past due or you need to make payment arrangements, please contact Student Payment Services at [email protected] or call (773) 442-5165. Visit neiu.edu/StudentBilling for more information about tuition and fees.

The Jacon H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) invites undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least one class this Spring at CCICS to apply for the Trena Waddy-Jones Scholarship. View the complete scholarship details and apply via Linktree in our bio. The deadline to apply is Jan. 21.

Welcome back, employees! University offices reopen today and we're glad you're here. See more photos from the December 2024 employee holiday reception at instagram.com/neiulife.

Happy New Year, Golden Eagles!

All locations reopen Jan. 3. The Spring 2025 semester begins Jan. 21.

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to earn a college degree, take the first step in achieving that goal by completing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Alternative Application to apply for Illinois MAP Grants. Learn more about ways to finance your education at neiu.edu/financial-aid.

Reminder: Spring 2025 classes begin Jan. 21, 2025. There's still time to register. Visit neiu.edu/registration for more information.

As 2024 winds down, celebrates the successes of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and everyone in our University community. Our Academic Honors and Master's Hooding Ceremonies took place earlier this month, just prior to Commencement. We can't wait to see what our new alumni will do next! See more photos of the ceremonies at instagram.com/neiulife.

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT! undergraduate students who've been accepted to Northeastern through El Centro or who are taking classes at El Centro are invited to apply for the Nohra DeFrancisco Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship offers an incredible opportunity for travel, either nationally or internationally. One scholarship will be awarded in an amount of up to $2,200 for a student to be exposed to new communities and cultures, as well as experience different architectural landscapes.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 29, 2024. Travel dates must be between Feb. 1 and June 30, 2025. Complete details and application can be found in the link in bio.

Golden Eagles know is the Best College for Lifelong Learners. Let's help the rest of the city know it too! Vote Northeastern Illinois University in the Chicago Reader's Best of 2024 poll through Dec. 31.

Vote: https://bestof.chicagoreader.com/city-life/best-college-for-lifelong-learners

All locations will be closed for Winter Break beginning Dec. 23, 2024 and will reopen Jan. 3, 2025. We wish you a happy, healthy and safe winter break. See you in the new year, Golden Eagles!

On Sunday, Dec. 15, proudly welcomed hundreds of new graduates into its community of alumni. Distinguished Alumna Iris Y. Martinez (B.A. ’09 Nontraditional Degree Programs, University Without Walls) celebrated the students' accomplishments and noted "education is key to unlocking endless possibilities." Congratulations to all our graduates!

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Commencement speaker Iris Y. Martinez encourages graduates to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to their futures | NEIU Northeastern held its December 2024 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15.

Hey students: Finals are over. Congrats, you made it through! Now, we've got just one more thing for you to do: register for Spring 2025! The new semester begins Jan. 21. Visit neiu.edu/registration to view class schedules, the academic calendar and more.

Today's the day! We are so proud of each and every one of our graduating Golden Eagles. Share your special day with us on social: tag to share your memories and congratulatory messages. All are welcome to watch the ceremony via livestream beginning at 2 p.m. at neiu.edu/commencement.

Did you know?: Northeastern Illinois University offers the Golden Opportunity Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship program to support the cost of attendance for incoming freshmen and transfer students? Take advantage of this chance to further your education and career aspirations. This scholarship is one way we prove that at Northeastern, our mission is you. Learn more at neiu.edu/BeGolden.

Deadline extended: The McNair Scholars Program invites applicants to apply for Cohort 23. The program seeks students who are current sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are considering going to graduate school. The application is open until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2024. Visit neiu.edu/mcnair-scholars for eligibility criteria and to apply.

Earn credit toward your degree during 's Winter Session! This intensive, fast-paced, three-week session is an opportunity for students to take one of several available courses. This year, Winter Session runs from Dec. 18 through Jan. 16. Go to neiu.edu/winter-session for complete details.

Good luck on your final exams, Golden Eagles! Looking for a quiet place to study and get assistance? Check out NEIU Libraries on the Main Campus and at El Centro and Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies! Visit neiu.edu/library and take advantage of the resources and services available to you.

Fall 2024 grads: Help support the Class Gift Fund, one of ’s largest scholarship funds! Class of 2024 graduates are encouraged to commemorate their graduation year by donating $20.24 to the Class Gift. Support a special fund that is for students, from students. Leave your legacy and help the Class of 2024 become the graduating class to raise the most donations for the Class Gift Fund! Make your donation and learn more about the scholarship at neiu.edu/classgift. Go, Golden Eagles!