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FAQs for Prospective Students

What undergraduate programs does COB offer?

The College of Business has five major academic departments: Accountancy, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations Management & Information Systems. Each of these departments have a bachelors degree program. Check out our undergraduate page or our departmental web page to more learn more about each program.



What graduate programs does COB offer?

For a listing of what the College of Business offers graduate students check out our department web page or visit our graduate page for more information.



When are student visit days scheduled?

Dates for pre-arranged student visits to NIU and the College of Business can be found at www.niu.edu/visit/index.shtml. If you cannot come on these scheduled visit days, feel free to make arrangements for a tour with a representative in the Office of Admissions by calling 815-753-0446. While visiting NIU, please be sure to stop by our latest addition to our campus, the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.



Where do I apply for admission to NIU?

In order to find more information regarding the application process to Northern Illinois University, please visit http://www.niu.edu/apply/index.shtml. An undergraduate application can be accessed here. Both graduate and student-at-large applications can be found here.



What kind of housing options are available?

NIU offers a wide variety of housing options for its students. The Housing and Dining Division of Student Affairs maintains a Web page detailing housing options from residence halls to apartments in the area at www.niu.edu/housing/default.shtml.



How do I apply to be a business major?

To declare yourself as a business major contact the Undergraduate Office at 815-753-1325.



How do I contact someone at the College of Business?

All contact information for the College of Business can be found at www.cob.niu.edu/contactus.asp.



Who do I talk to if I'm a transfer student, and how do I know which of my courses transfer?

If you are a transfer student you will need to speak with the Undergraduate Office at 815-753-1325 for instructions. For information regarding transfer credits visit the Office of Records & Registration web site at www.reg.niu.edu/regrec/transcripts/transfercredit.shtml. Course equivalencies from Illinois community colleges can be found here.