Off-Campus & Non- Traditional Student Services Every Student Matters…

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What We Do… Provide Supportive & Inclusive Environment Assess Student Needs Promote and Advocate on Behalf of Non-Traditional Students Outreach, Innovative Programs, & Quality Assistance

is What is a Non-Traditional Student?

Commuting Freshman Year Commute: Commuting distance is defined as no farther than 65 miles Need to fill out the New Freshman Application to Commute Form. Forms can be found at

Common Challenges of Off-Campus Students & Non-Traditional Students Loosely connected to campus relations and community events. Establishing effective transportation methods to travel from home to class, as well as navigate around campus Locating reliable childcare programs that will adhere to a flexible college-parent schedule Scheduling classes that are coherent to work, family, and/or alternative obligations. Adapting to a college environment and a college lifestyle Adjusting to the academic curriculum of a higher learning institution.

So How Do We Serve Our NIU Students? trusted convenient individualized community of support. By offering trusted and convenient face to face individualized services to returning adult learners, off-campus & commuters and transfer students in search of a successful transition through a community of support.

Key Services Off-Campus and Commuter Students Off-Campus Living Consultation Carpool Connections Facebook Group Locker Rentals Lounge Space Writing Center Hours Non-Traditional Students Academic And Career Oriented Work Shops Childcare Resources Work with Non- Traditional Students to get Acclimated to Campus Life.

Signature Programs Start NIU Welcome Days Event August-22 Summer in September Late-September Off-Campus Housing Fair Mid-October Appreciation Week Late-April What to look for in Academic Workshop SWAN – a New Exec Board has formed

Off-Campus Housing Rent Costs Rooming House: $300-$400 Studio: $450-$560 One Bedroom: $500-$624 Two Bedroom: $700-$800 Three Bedroom: $750-$900 Four Bedroom: $1,000-$1,300 *Based off average rent cost within the DeKalb area.

Off-Campus Housing Additional Cost Electric: $15-$30 Gas: $10-$20 Water: $10-$15 Food: $300 Pets: Extra $300-$400 deposit plus $25-$30 monthly charge *Based off utility cost for 2 bedroom apartment within the DeKalb area split among 2 roommates *Food cost based on USDA’s moderate meal plan for male (19-50)

Commuter/Off-Campus Meal Plans Meal PlanMealsFlex DollarsPlan Cost Unlimited Plan with no Flex Dollars Unlimited -$ Unlimited Plan with $125 Flex Dollars Unlimited$125.00$ Huskie Loyalty 17510$125.00$ Huskie Loyalty 30020$200.00$ Huskie Loyalty 45030$325.00$ Huskie Loyalty 65050$450.00$ Block 80 Plan80-0-$550.00

Parking Brown Pass- Student lives off-campus, but resides within the area code Yellow Pass- Student resides outside the area code (commuters only) TypeAnnualFall or Spring Spring and Summer Summer Orange$85$64$69$37 Brown$47$42$44$37 Yellow$85$64$69$37 Green$40$35$37 Orange Pass- On-Campus living * Information retrieved from parking services website, costs based off of permit rates You can obtain information for purchasing a parking permit at Green Pass- Convocation Center Parking ONLY

Academic and Social Resources University Writing Center ACCESS Programs – Tutoring Peer Assisted Learning Supplemental Instruction (by specific course) A+ Program – Individual Instruction Counseling & Consultation Services Student Involvement and Leadership Development Student Employment

Peer Mentorship

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Office Location: Holmes Student Center Lower Level 23 J/K Website: Website: Phone: Facebook: