
Homecoming and Christmas music programming are among Northwestern's recurring campus events. Homecoming brings alumni and current students together around scheduled activities and athletics; seasonal concerts reflect the university's active music and choral programs.
These events offer different ways to take part in campus life, whether by attending, performing, volunteering, or reconnecting with classmates. Specific programs and dates change from year to year, so the current university calendar is the reliable guide for planning a visit or participating.
Northwestern offers college-operated housing for undergraduates and campus dining options. About 61% of students live on campus under the reported housing measure, but the availability of housing does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a particular room or building.
Before making an enrollment decision, students should review the current residence options, housing application steps, eligibility rules, and meal-plan terms together. A room assignment and a dining plan can have separate conditions and deadlines. Students considering an off-campus arrangement should account for commuting time, transportation costs, and lease obligations rather than comparing rent with a campus room charge alone.
College owned housing available
YesCo-ed housing
NoFreshmen can park on campus
NoHighspeed speed internet
YesCareer Centers:
Full time employees: 2
Career Counselling:
Individual: All undergraduates
Group: All undergraduates
Career Center services:
Other information:
Job bank on campus
YesJob fairs on campus
YesOn campus employer recruitment
All undergraduatesMain library name
Berntsen LibraryNumber of libraries on campus
1Reservable study rooms in library
Yes24h access
NoPhysical facilities
YesAccess to digital/electronic resources
YesStaff trained to provide and interpret library materials
YesEstablished library hours
YesAccess to library collections that are shared with other institutions
YesData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.