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Barsema Alumni and Visitors CenterBarsema Alumni and Visitors Center

Visitors to campus are invited to stop at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, located at 231 N. Annie Glidden Road.

The center includes a faculty library, state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities and NIU Alumni Association offices.

Weekday Campus Visits

Notice Regarding Visits to Campus on Thursday, Aug. 20 (New Student Move-In Day)

Weekday hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (excluding holidays, closure days and Open House dates).  The BAVC Admissions Office is closed on Saturdays and on Open House dates.

At the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center you can:

  • Obtain a campus map and directions
  • Purchase a reduced-rate visitor’s parking permit
  • Enjoy a short video about Northern
  • Attend a 30-minute Admissions presentation at 10:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. (please plan to arrive earlier, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentations, to check in and to purchase your parking permit.)

Following the 30 minute Admissions presentation at the BAVC, visit the Office of Admissions, 101 Williston Hall, to join the 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. campus tour.