Undergraduate Advising

For more information about undergraduate academic advising, please contact the advising office associated with the corresponding school of your program:
School of Art and Design
Jack Arends Hall/Visual Arts Building 216
815-753-1473
Art and Design Education, Art B.A. or B.S., Art History and Design and Media Arts – Time Arts, Photography, and Visual Communication majors: Bethany Geiseman, Undergraduate Advisor bgeiseman@niu.edu
Art Studio – Drawing; Illustration; Painting; Printmaking; Ceramics; Fiber; Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication; and Sculpture majors: Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor ssailer1@niu.edu
Janelle O’Malley, Recruitment Coordinator
jomalley3@niu.edu
School of Music
Music Building 140
815-753-1551
James Brown, Applied Artist, Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator of Graduate Studies
jbrown35@niu.edu
Brigid Findley (Crawford), Admissions Coordinator
bcrawford@niu.edu
School of Theatre and Dance
Stevens Building 238
815-753-1334
Stephanie Sailer, Undergraduate Advisor
ssailer1@niu.edu
Helpful Links
Center for Student Assistance – Provides support in locating resources.
Huskie Academic Support Center – Comprehensive academic services such as tutoring sessions, writing assistance and academic skills development.
2021-22 NIU OneBook – Guide to NIU and campus support services. Use the search function to find information on resource you are looking for. Feel free to contact your advisor or our office if you need additional assistance.
First-year NIU Students – feeling at home at NIU and setting your plans.
Catalog – ask your advisor for help with academic requirements and policies!
Degree paths – a helpful tool to be used with the catalog.
GPA Calculator – figure your GPA and plan ahead.
Contact Us
College of Visual and Performing ArtsMusic Building
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Ed Klonoski, Associate Dean
Phone: 815-753-1635
Fax: 815-753-6296
cvpa@niu.edu