The Academic Advising Center was established in 2004 to work specifically with students who are undecided about their majors. Each year a significant number of students enter Northern Illinois University without choosing a major. Many of these students may have questions about who they will see for academic advising. Students without majors or affiliation with one of NIU's six undergraduate colleges are assigned to the AAC for their academic advising needs. The AAC works with "undecided-any college" students from the time they arrive on campus during orientation until they've made an informed major choice.
The Academic Advising Center provides a variety of services to help students achieve their personal, academic, and career goals at Northern Illinois University.
We advise students as they develop meaningful academic plans compatible with their educational and life goals. Our academic advising focus is on undecided or "deciding" students, students seeking alternative majors, and students reassessing their current academic situation. Finally, we support the distinct nature of advising within the colleges and academic departments at NIU.