Alumni Benefits
Your status as an alumnus or alumna of Northern Illinois University entitles you to great benefits from the university, the NIU Alumni Association, and our corporate partners. These benefits let you find old classmates and show your pride in NIU, and can even help your career!
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Alumni Career Services
Find your new career using Victor eRecruiting, NIU’s web-based job referral system. Victor will allow you to customize your profile, search job postings, and create search agents targeting specific industries.
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Brick by Brick
Leave your mark on NIU’s campus by purchasing an inscribed brick. Your remembrance of a loved one, message to someone special, or commemoration of a special occasion will be installed at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.
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NIU License Plates
Now featuring the new NIU Huskie logo, NIU license plates are a fantastic way to support your alma mater while showing off your Northern pride.
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Online Alumni Directory
Reconnect with former classmates using the NIU Online Alumni Directory, available free to NIU graduates. You can also use the directory to update your information, post a job, and submit class notes!
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GEICO
All NIU alumni could be eligible for a special discount on GEICO car insurance. In addition to car insurance, GEICO can also help insure your motorcycle and the GEICO Insurance Agency can help you with homeowners, renters, condo, boat insurance and more. Now is the perfect time to find out how much you could save with GEICO. Call 1-800-368-2734 or click here for your free, no-obligation rate quote. Remember that each quote helps support the NIU Alumni Association’s programs and events.
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Goose Island
Head down to Goose Island, Wrigleyville, and Goose Island, Clybourn, for pre-game receptions or NIU football live remotes!
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Constellation
Yes, you can choose who provides your electricity. Your legal right to choose your supplier is not new. Many companies and organizations across Illinois, such as Verizon, Wrigley Field, and the White Sox, already have their electricity supplied by Constellation. Take advantage of this special offer today, and control home energy costs while helping support the NIU Alumni Association.
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UPS
Take advantage of the savings program with UPS and lower your shipping costs! This specialized program offers NIU Members discounts on shipping with UPS.
Visit savewithups.com/niu for more information.
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AlumniMortgage from Quicken Loans
AlumniMortgage is available to alumni and their families nationwide. Get a new mortgage or refinance an existing one and get a $300 check to use as you please. AlumniMortgage is offered through Quicken Loans.
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NIU Bank of America Affinity Credit Card
Support your alma mater and shop in style with this MasterCard sponsored by Bank of America.
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NIU Bank of America Checking and Savings Accounts
Show your support with an NIU Alumni Association checking or savings account through Bank of America!
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Alumni Insurance Program
The Northern Illinois University Alumni Insurance Program is a convenient source for health, life, and travel insurance for alumni and their family members.
There are a variety of plans available to meet your needs, including GradMed® short-term health insurance, great for new grads and other alumni seeking temporary coverage.
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Ace World Wide Moving & Storage
Ace World Wide Moving & Storage is giving special rates to NIU alumni no matter where they are moving.
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Huskie Apparel
Show your Huskie pride by wearing the red and black! Visit FansEdge to get the best NIU gear to show your support of your alma mater.
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Hertz
The NIU Alumni Association has partnered with Hertz to provide special discounts to our members. Discounts include special rates on rentals and the NeverLost program.
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Career Vision
Career Vision brings you and your family the finest in career assessment and planning services. Make a career change with more confidence or help your high school or college-aged children identify college majors and careers where they will be motivated, happy, and successful.
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Costco
The NIU Alumni Association has partnered with Costco to bring you great benefits. Cardinal & Black and Legacy members of the association who join Costco as a new member can receive $50 in coupons.