Northern Illinois University
College of Law

We are excited to welcome our incoming and returning students! For the latest information, check your NIU email account daily.

Student Services offices are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted below. However, due to scheduled meetings and other changes that may arise, it is highly recommended that you contact the office or person in advance to make sure they are available and to set up an appointment via Teams or Zoom if necessary.

Dean's Office

• Tita Kaus (tkaus@niu.edu or 815-753-1027)

Academic Affairs

• Contact Associate Dean Heidi Frostestad (hkuehl@niu.edu) to schedule an appointment.

Student Affairs

• Contact Associate Dean Jeanna Hunter (jeannah@niu.edu) to schedule an appointment.
• Lisa Hoebing (lhoebing@niu.edu or 815-753-9488)
  • In-person hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• If you're experiencing anxiety or distress, keep in mind that student counseling services are available.

Admissions

• The Admissions Office can be reached at law-admit@niu.edu or 815-753-8595.

Strategic Communications, Alumni Engagement and Diversity Initiatives

• Dean Melody Mitchell (mmitchell@niu.edu or 815-753-1027) 
  • In-person hours Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and remote hours on Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Budget & Finance

• Larry Madlock (lmadlock1@niu.edu)
  • Phone: Call over Teams
  • Office Hours: In-person by appointment only

Registration and Records

• Christy Cunningham-Watson (ccunningham@niu.edu or 815-753-1505)

Career Opportunities and Professional Development

• Dean Greg Anderson (ganderson@niu.edu or 815-753-9604)
• Sean Raleigh (sraleigh@niu.edu or 815-753-0589)

Faculty Office

• Email colfacultyoffice@niu.edu or call 815-753-0618

Law Library

• See Law Library homepage for available services.

College of Law IT

• General IT help (815-753-0860; classroom-related services: colit@niu.edu)
• Rahul Thatte (colit@niu.edu or 815-753-1784)