Yes, you can have guests stay with you. Guests are permitted to stay with you for a limited period; extensions can be obtained by submitting a written request to the Northern View Community Director. Hosts are responsible at all times for the conduct of their visitors.
Students in Elementary School will attend: Malta Elementary School
507 North Third St., Malta, IL - 815-825-2081, fax 815-825-2082
Students in Middle School will attend: Clinton Rosette Middle School
650 North First St., De Kalb, IL - 815-754-2226, fax 815-758-1097
Students in High School will attend: DeKalb High School
1515 S. Fourth St., De Kalb, IL - 815-754-2100, fax 815-754-2156
For more information please visit www.dist428.org.
You will receive a bill each semester on your student account through the Office of the Bursar.
No, you cannot sublet or allow anyone to live in your apartment that is not listed on your contract. If you need to make changes to your living arrangements, please see the Northern View Community Director.
Students are required to stay in the apartment for which they signed their contract. At the end of each contract period, we allow changes in apartment units according to availability.
Yes, Northern View Community is for NIU students, their dependents, or spouses/partners only. One person in the unit must be a student at NIU, and the NIU student must be the primary contract holder.
No, all Northern View Community contracts are binding for the entire 9 or 12 month period.
No. We do allow moving companies and/or moving vehicles such as UHAUL and PENSKE.
Yes, all apartment kitchens are equipped with a stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Apartments also include a washer and dryer.
Your mail will be delivered to your box, which is located beside the Northern View Community Center.
Yes, high-speed Internet access is available in all units and in the computer lab in the Community Center.
No, meal plans are not required for Northern View Community residents, but you do have the option to purchase one.However, Huskie Bucks can be purchased in advance or on campus and used at any of our residential dining units as well as many off-campus facilities
No, the University encourages all residents to acquire a renter’s insurance policy to cover personal belongings.
Yes, Northern View Community is part of the NIU campus and is patrolled regularly by Public Safety officers.
Yes, a parking lot is located at Northern View Community. Orange or blue parking permits are required. For more information visit Campus Parking Services at www.finfacil.niu.edu/parking.
No, unfortunately we cannot provide storage space. However, there are various storage companies near the NIU campus.
No, the common areas and grounds will be cleaned and maintained regularly; however, apartment residents are responsible for keeping their unit in a clean and safe condition.
No, due to safety concerns, halogen lamps may not be used, possessed, or stored in Northern View Community.
No, smoking is not permitted in any building on campus. No smoking is permitted directly in front of or next to door entrances.
Yes, if you are age 21 or older, you may possess alcoholic beverages in your apartment. However, the door to your unit must be closed while alcoholic beverages are being consumed.
No pets, except small fish, are allowed in your apartment.
No candles, incense, or oil lamps, etc., are to be burned in your apartment. No devices with open flames or exposed heating elements are permitted.
Yes, grilling may be done outside of the apartment units. All grilling must be done at at an appropriate distance from any building.
Yes, you are responsible for furnishing your apartment. All apartments are unfurnished.
If you have a question we did not answer, you can find more information by visiting the Northern View Community web site www.niu.edu/NorthernView/ or by calling 815-752-8439.
