Office of Admissions

    Welcome to the NEIU Applicant Portal

    Whether you’ve already applied or you’re just getting started, the right path is below.

    Haven’t applied yet? Start here.

    Choose the route that matches the program you’re applying to.

    All applicant types

    Apply Using the NEIU Application

    Apply directly to NEIU using our online application. If you’re not sure which applicant type you are, see the Applicant Types section further down this page.

    Start NEIU Application
    Freshmen & transfer only

    Apply Using Common App

    Add NEIU to your list of “My Colleges” while completing the Common App.

    Apply via Common App (opens in a new tab)
    MBA & MSA only

    Apply Using BusinessCAS

    All MBA and MSA applicants must apply through BusinessCAS rather than the NEIU application.

    Apply via BusinessCAS (opens in a new tab)
    View NEIU Applicant TypesTap or click to expand
    Undergraduate
    • Freshmen You’ve never attended college, or all your college credits were earned prior to high school graduation (for example, a dual credit program).
    • Transfer You’ve enrolled in classes at a community college or university after high school graduation or equivalent.
    • Returning Undergraduate (Readmission) You’ve previously attended NEIU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student and wish to return to complete your degree.
    • Second Bachelor’s Students You already earned a bachelor’s degree and want to complete a second bachelor’s degree in a different program.
    Graduate
    • Graduate Students You want to earn a master’s degree, doctorate degree, graduate level certificate or licensure.
    • Returning Graduate (Readmission) You’ve previously attended NEIU as a degree-seeking graduate student, or in a graduate level certificate or licensure program, and wish to return to complete your degree.
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Health, for career changers with a bachelor’s degree who need to complete the prerequisites for health professional programs. Select the Graduate / Certificate / Licensure application.
    Non-Degree
    • Student-at-Large You would like to explore one or more college classes without earning a degree or certificate.

    Already applied? Log in here.

    If you applied through Common App or BusinessCAS, read the note that applies to you before logging in.

    Common App

    Common App Submitters

    If you submitted a Common App, you’ll receive an email with a temporary PIN to activate your Applicant Portal account. Once you’ve done that, log in above to track your application and checklist items.

    Do not submit an application here if you’ve already submitted a Common Application.
    BusinessCAS · MBA & MSA

    BusinessCAS Submitters

    If you applied through the BusinessCAS application (opens in a new tab), you’ll receive an email with a temporary PIN to activate your Applicant Portal account. Once you’ve done that, log in above to track your application and checklist items.