Senior Class Gift
The Story Continues
Congratulations on earning your degree and joining more than 262,000 Northern Illinois University graduates around the world!
Build a Huskie legacy with a Senior Class Gift by supporting the evolving needs of the NIU campus community. Your Senior Class gift helps NIU support new ideas and emerging opportunities for students; as well as scholarships, facility improvements and the university’s greatest needs.
Your gift is more than a donation—it’s a token of appreciation that will help our university and future Huskies for years to come. It’s your first chance to support what you love about your alma mater and make a direct impact both on and off campus. It’s about showing your love and appreciation for NIU by giving back and paying it forward.
Make your Senior Class Gift today!
By giving $10 or more to the Northern Fund, you will receive an honorary red, black and white philanthropy cord to celebrate your outstanding support of NIU. Make your gift online today.
Cord Pickup:
Bring your receipt to Gradpalooza, December 11, 2:30-5 p.m.—Holmes Student Center
Keep NIU as part of your story.
As you embark on the next chatper of your life, here are some simple steps to stay connected as you venture out to make your mark on the world. We know you’ll make your fellow NIU Huskies Proud.
- Update Your Information
Keep your information current to stay connected with NIU to learn about networking opportunities, fun events and other university news. You can change your mailing address, phone number, email address and other information online, email alums@niu.edu or call at 815-753-ALUM (2586). - Explore Alumni Benefits and Resources
Check out some of the discounts, benefits and resources exclusive to NIU alumni. - Get Connected on Social Media
Stay up to date with the latest alumni events, university and alumni news and connect with other alumni around the world on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. - Get Involved and Volunteer
Gain experience, connect with other alumni and give back to NIU by participating in virtual or in-person volunteer opportunities. - Check Out What’s Happening
From happy hours to special guest engagements, there’s usually something happening with our alumni. Join us at an upcoming alumni event. - Share Your Good News
Let us know about a promotion, marriage and other significant life milestones by submitting a Class Note. - Find Your Niche
The NIU Alumni Association is as diverse as NIU itself and includes a wide variety of affinity organizations and chapters. Find one that interests you!
A gift to the Northern Fund is an investment in NIU, a place where extraordinary work is done every day by students and faculty who are filled with grit, determination and a desire to improve our world. Thank you for your generosity.
Go Huskies!