Frequently Asked Questions

You can search for Suitable in your app store. Download the app for either Apple or Android and use your Z-ID@niu.edu email to log in.

You can earn credit for a variety of experiences such as internships, research and leadership positions. These experiences should be robust and meaningful; parameters will vary by experience. You can search for engagement options in the Suitable app.

Two experiences are required to earn Associate University Honors, and four experiences are required to earn Full University Honors. 

Approved experiences are listed as achievements on your dashboard in Suitable.

Log in to the Suitable app and check your dashboard for progress. Your achievement progress will be tracked under either Featured or Milestones. Earned achievements will be under Completed.

You can submit a completed experience using the Suitable app. Log in and go to Milestones, then search for your experience. Select the best category for your experience and follow the submission instructions. Experiences prior to college enrollment will not count.

Yes, you can submit an experience for credit from your former institution. Log in to Suitable and go to Milestones, then search for your experience. Select the best category for your experience and follow the submission instructions.

No, you can do an experience in your own community or with your chosen organization.

No, you cannot get credit for repeating the same experience.

Yes, you can complete multiple experiences in the same focus area. Take this opportunity to specialize in your area of interest.

You can submit a custom experience for engaged credit approval. Log in to Suitable and go to Milestones. Select the best category for your experience and follow the submission instructions.

You can email the University Honors Program at honors@niu.edu or you can set up an appointment with our advising team.