How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in applying to the School Counselor Institute. For more information about the program, review our frequently asked questions.
For more information about the application process, contact us at cahc_admissions@niu.edu.
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Prepare Application Materials
Your application includes:
- Application packet consisting of applicant information and an essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- All graduate master's-level transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- Current resume
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Submit Application
Submit your materials to the counseling program. Do not submit materials to the Graduate School.
You're responsible for ensuring your application materials are received.
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Attend Pre-admissions Workshop
Our faculty will review your application. If selected to move forward, you'll receive an email invitation to our pre-admissions workshop (PAW), which includes an interview, an introduction to the program and a meeting with faculty. After the workshop, we'll notify you of our admission decision.
The workshop is typically held on Friday of the second full week of April or November after the application deadline.
Application Information
Applications are being accepted for the January 2024 SCI cohort.
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Contact Us
TJ Schoonover, SCI Coordinator
sc-institute@mail.niu.edu
Kimberly A. Hart, Admissions Coordinator
cahc_admissions@niu.edu
815-753-5749
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
cahe@niu.edu
815-753-1448