Residency Information
If you're wishing to reclassify your residency status, you need to appeal by submitting a petition for change of resident status (PDF) and documenting that you've fulfilled the residency requirements as outlined in the Board of Trustees residency regulations.
| Term | Term Begin Date | Must have Permanent Residence in Illinois Established By | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 6/17/2024 | 12/17/2023 | 7/17/2024 |
| Fall 2024 | 8/26/2024 | 2/26/2024 | 9/26/2024 |
| Spring 2025 | 1/13/2025 | 7/13/2024 | 2/13/2025 |
| Summer 2025 | 6/16/2025 | 12/16/2024 | 7/16/2025 |
| Fall 2025 | 8/25/2025 | 2/25/2025 | 9/25/2025 |
Students who have been asked to complete the Affidavit of Intent to Apply for Residence (PDF) should submit the completed and notarized form to the Office of Registration and Records.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for resident tuition under the Board of Trustees residency regulations, contact the Office of Registration and Records at residency@niu.edu.
Determination of Residency
Per Board of Trustees residency regulations, the university shall determine the residency status of each student for the purpose of establishing whether the student should be assessed domestic (in-state and out-of-state) or international tuition. The decision for each student is based on the information submitted to the university at the time of application for admission.
Contact
Registration and Records
Williston Hall 220
815-753-0681
regrec@niu.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.