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FAQs for Alumni, Visitors, & Friends

How can I get in touch with an alum of NIU?

Access our online alumni directory to keep in touch with old friends and make connections with new ones. For information specific to the College of Business Alumni visit their site at www.cob.niu.edu/alumni/.

Where can I park on campus?

For available parking check out our online map or contact Campus Parking Services (815-753-1045) between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.


How do I get to Barsema Hall?

For a visual picture of where Barsema is located on campus see our online map. If you are visiting us and driving from the Chicago area use the following directions:

  • Take the Eisenhower Expressway (290) west to Aurora.
  • When the Eisenhower Expressway ends, bear left to I-88, the tollway that takes you to Aurora.
  • The campus is located about 25 minutes west of Aurora on I-88.

There are two exits to DeKalb. Take the second exit marked as Annie Glidden Road. Pay a $1.10 toll ($.55 for I-PASS users) and proceed north on Annie Glidden Road, stopping at a four-way stop sign.

  • The first stoplight you come to will be at Malta Road/Taylor Street.
  • Continue north on Annie Glidden past Lincoln Highway (Route 38) and Stadium Drive to the fourth stoplight, which is Lucinda Avenue.
  • Turn right (east) on Lucinda Avenue.
  • You will come to a stoplight, which is Normal Road.
  • Continue on Lucinda (east) until you come to Garden Road (on your left side).
  • Turn left on Garden Road. Barsema Hall will be on your right hand side. It is about 4 blocks down on Garden Road.
  • There is a parking lot to the north of Barsema. The parking lot is a blue permit lot; however, weekend parking is free.


How can I offer my expertise to assist NIU students?

Visit the NIU Executive Club to discover the many ways your expertise can assist NIU students. Some of these ways include:

  • Job Shadowing
  • Internships
  • Classroom Speaking


How can I schedule a tour of Barsema Hall?

To schedule a tour of Barsema Hall email us at COBTech@niu.edu.