Membership
Your annual membership directly supports our 400+ student-athletes and allows them to excel while attending NIU. In order to qualify for membership benefits, gifts must be directed to the unrestricted fund. Please know you can make your donation online, in-person, or by phone where you can pay via cash, check, credit card, bank draft or stock transfer. Payment plans are offered if interested. Plans must end on or before December 31st of the current membership year.
Benefits
New Starting in 2025
Membership Cards
The Red and Black membership cards provide access to the HAF Tent for football and the Victor E. Pub for basketball. Each card has different access depending on your membership level.
Red Card
Benefits: 10% off Victor E Threads, In Store Purchase only. 10% off Recreation memberships on campus. $10 fee per person upon arrival to all hospitality areas.
Black Card
Benefits: 15% off Victor E Threads, In Store Purchase only. 15% off Recreation memberships on campus. Free admission to hospitality areas up to (4) guests.
Emma
Vorpagel
Cross Country
Hometown: Hartland, Wis.
Senior
NIU has fostered my growth as both an athlete and a leader, providing a supportive community that encourages me to push my limits. I am proud to represent NIU and grateful for the experiences that equip me to tackle challenges with confidence and determination. Thank you to our supporters who support NIU Cross Country.
Parking
Your HAF membership determines where you are eligible to park. Members must meet the minimum donation amount in order to obtain a parking pass in specific lots. If you are interested in 2 parking spaces you must double your membership in order to qualify. Please call the HAF for specific parking requests. Parking passes can be sent digitally or printed based on personal preference. Parking based on availability only.
HAF
Priority Points
A member's HAF Priority Points are based on their lifetime giving and season ticket status to NIU Athletics along with one time point incentives for former student-athletes and NIU Alum. Your HAF points determine your rank among other members. Your rank helps our team determine priority for parking, seating, away and post-season ticket allocation.
| Item | Point Value | Denominator |
|---|---|---|
| HAF Membership | 3 | $100 |
| Leadership Giving | 2 | $100 |
| Sport Specific | 1 | $100 |
| Season Ticket (Consecutive) | 1 | 1 Year |
| Former Student-Athlete | 10 | One Time |
| NIU Alum | 5 | One Time |
Sport-Specific
Giving
You can designate a gift to any of our 17 varsity sports. Gifts directed to our sports help with travel, meals, gear and many other items our coaches need to succeed. Sport specific gifts do not qualify for HAF membership benefits.
BASEBALL
MEN'S BASKETBALL
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
MEN'S GOLF
WOMEN'S GOLF
GYMNASTICS
MEN'S SOCCER
WOMEN'S SOCCER
SOFTBALL
MEN'S TENNIS
WOMEN'S TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
WRESTLING
HUSKIE MARCHING BAND
