Northwestern University

Northwestern University Student Activities

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Northwestern University students' favorite campus traditions are Dillo Day Music Festival, Dance Marathon and Wildcat Welcome.

Does Northwestern University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northwestern University.

Northwestern University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Northwestern University students live on campus. In 2023, 95% of undergrads at Northwestern University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 45% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northwestern University. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Northwestern University offers coed housing.

Northwestern University Athletics

At Northwestern University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northwestern University:

Safety at Northwestern University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northwestern University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northwestern campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Northwestern offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Northwestern University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northwestern University, take Interstate 94 to Evanston, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

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