Dear New Huskie, Welcome to Northern Illinois University.

Huskie athletics offers you exciting Division 1A sports. We are home to the best student section in the Mid-American Conference – The Dog Pound!

Huskie athletics are here to make your experience at NIU a memorable one. We invite all students to attend athletic events free with a valid student ID.

We are excited that Huskie football opens on Thursday night, Aug. 28, as we host the Top 15 nationally-ranked Maryland Terrapins. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

The game will be televised by national Fox Sports Net so be sure to wear your black and red. This is a game you will not want to miss, as more than 10,000 NIU students regularly attend NIU football games.

If you have any questions about NIU Athletics, please check out www.niuhuskies.com or stop by the athletics ticket office at the Convocation Center.

Welcome to Huskie Country! We want your next four years to be a great and fun experience!