Welcome to the NEIU Applicant Portal

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

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    Apply Using the NEIU Application

    Apply directly to NEIU using our online application.

     For more information about Applicant Types, please view Applicant types below.

    Start NEIU Application

    Apply Using Common App

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

    For first-time freshmen and transfer students only.

    Apply via Common App

    Apply Using BusinessCAS

    All MBA/MSA applicants must apply via BusinessCAS.

    For MBA and MSA applicants only.

    Apply via BusinessCAS
    View NEIU Applicant TypesTap or click to expand+
    • Freshmen: You've never attended college or all your college credits were earned prior to high school graduation (for example, 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 Students: You want to earn a master's degree, graduate level certificate or licensure
    • Returning Graduate (Readmission): You've previously attended NEIU as a degree-seeking graduate student or 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 Graduate/Certificate/Licensure application
    • 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, please read the notes below before logging in.

    Returning Users

    If you have an existing account, please log in below.

    CommonApp Submitters
    If you submitted a CommonApp, you will receive an email providing you a temporary PIN to activate your Applicant Portal account. Once you have done so, you can log in above and track your application and checklist items status. Please do not submit an application here if you've already submitted a Common Application.
    BusinessCAS Submitters (MBA/MSA Applicants)
    If you applied through the BusinessCAS application, you will receive an email providing you a temporary PIN to activate your Applicant Portal account. Once you have done so, you can log in above and track your application and checklist items status.