Important Dates for First-Year Students
September 8-11, 2018
International Student Orientation: Highly encouraged for all international students (F-1 and J-1 visa holders), move-in will begin the morning of September 7; contact theInternational Officefor more information
September 21, 2018
New Student Move-in Day:Move-in will begin at 8 a.m., visitResidential Servicesfor more information
September 21-22, 2018
Parent & Family Orientation:Programming begins around 5:00 p.m. CDTon Friday, September 21 and runs through September 22 at 4:00 p.m. CDT; visit theParent & Family Orientation pagefor more information
September 21-26, 2018
Wildcat Welcome:No other arrangements or events should be scheduled during this required weeklong new student orientation (this is also the time students will be advised and register for fall quarter courses)
Note: Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Wednesday, September 20and ends the evening of Friday, September 22; services will be available on campus for students celebrating this holiday.
September 27, 2018
Fall Quarter Classes Begin.
October 11 -14, 2018
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
October 26-28, 2018
Family Weekend.
View the2018-2019 University calendar for all dates
Around Campus
Division of Student Affairs847-491-5360
Contact for: All Student Life Topics (i.e.: housing, safety, involvement, diversity initiatives) / New Student and Family Programs
847-467-3988
Contact for: First-year experience, family, student life, Wildcat Weekend, transfer students
Office of Student Engagement
847-467-3987
Contact for: Student Involvement, Traditions, Multicultural Student Affairs, Religion Life, New Student and Family Programs, Campus Inclusion & Community, and Fraternity and Sorority Life / Northwestern Career Advancement
847-491-3700
Contact for: Career Advising, Career Assessments, Graduate/Professional School Advisement, Employment Databases, Workshops, Events, and Career Fairs
Undergraduate Learning Abroad (ULA)
847-467-6400
Contact for: Study Abroad, Information for International Students & Visitors, International Partnerships / Multicultural Student Affairs
847-467-6200
Contact for: African American Student Affairs, Gender & Sexuality Resources, Asia/Asian-American Student Affairs, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs, and more
Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid
847-491-5969
Contact for: Financial Aid, Work Study Questions, Scholarship & Grants, Loans / Center for Student Involvement
847-491-2350
Contact for: Any and all student involvement questions, Student Organizations, Events.
Residential Services
847-467-HOME (4663)
Contact for: New Student Housing Selection, Housing Options and Assignments, Laundry and Mail Services / Department of Campus Inclusion and Community
847-467-3485
Contact for: Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Enrichment Services
Study Aboard Office
847-467-6400
Contact for: Information on Study Abroad Programs / Other Helpful links:
New Student FAQS
List of Undergraduate Majors
Northwestern Career Advancement Guide
Parent and Family Orientation Information
Northwestern Traditions
Chicago and Evanston Information
Wildcat Welcome Social Media
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
847-491-2350
Contact for: Information on Greek Organizations