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The Holmes Student Center building in the spring season

Directions and Parking

Maps and Directions

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Parking

NIU Parking Services provides information about visitor parking on campus. For parking-related questions, please visit Parking Services or call 815-753-1045. 

Most hotel stays will qualify for complimentary parking. Please contact the Hotel at Holmes for more information about receiving a virtual parking permit.

For loading and unloading, guests may choose to use the temporary 30-minute hotel unloading spots in the bus turnaround on the west side of the building. Pay parking hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NIU departments wishing to pay parking costs for incoming guests should contact Parking Services at parking@niu.edu. Be sure to include:

  • Date of the event
  • Name(s) and/or number of people expected
  • Name of the event
  • Expected time of arrival for those attending
  • NIU account number charges can be billed to

Contact Us

Holmes Student Center
340 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115

hscguestservices@niu.edu

815-753-1924