Northern Illinois University
Department of Communication
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

We can advise you on:

• Majors in Communication Studies
• Major in Journalism
• Minors in Communication Studies
• Minor in Journalism
• Minor in Professional Communication

If you have questions, please email Ryan Pumroy at pumroy@niu.edu. 

When to Seek Advising

Advising for upcoming summer and fall semesters should be completed by March. Advising for upcoming spring semesters should be completed by October. Advising for your major is not required, but it is highly recommended to ensure you are on the right track. Students are welcome to seek advising whenever help is needed.

For advising on majors and minors outside of the Department of Communication, you must contact those respective departments.

Questions About COMS 407 Practicum?

If you have questions about COMS 407 Practicum, please review this webpage.

Internships

For information about internship credits in communication or journalism, please contact Professor Laura Vazquez at lvazquez@niu.edu, director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Communication.

COMS 100

If you have any questions related to the COMS 100 gen ed requirement, review this page first. You can find information on the OCCE exam and who to contact on that page.