General Information
Here is information for everyone about the Degrees awarded, important contact information as well as updates and advisories leading up to Commencement.
List of Degrees Awarded by School
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences: white tassel
Bachelor of Arts
School of Communication: silver tassel and hood
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Communication, Master of Science in Communication, Doctor of Audiology
School of Continuing Studies: tassel and hood color determined by degree
Bachelor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Science in General Studies (awarded by Weinberg), Bachelor of Philosophy in Communication (awarded by School of Communication), Master of Arts (awarded by The Graduate School), Master of Arts in Creative Writing*, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies*, Master of Arts in Literature*, Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration*, Master of Arts in Sports Administration, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Master of Science in Computer Information Systems*, Master of Science in Medical Informatics, Master of Science in Quality Assurance & Regulatory Science
Master of Science in Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration (Gold hood and Gold Tassel this degree is conferred by School for Continuing Studies)
*School awarding degree can depend upon admittance date.
School of Education and Social Policy: light blue tassel and hood
Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy, Master of Science in Education and Social Policy, Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science: orange tassel and hood
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Design Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering Management, Master of Science in Biotechnology, Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Product Development, Master of Science in Project Management
The Graduate School: black tassel
Master of Arts - white hood
Master of Fine Arts - brown hood
Master of Public Health - salmon hood
Master of Science - yellow-gold hood
Doctor of Philosophy - dark blue hood
Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications: crimson tassel and hood
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications, Master of Science in Journalism
Kellogg School of Management: acorn tassel and hood
Master of Business Administration
Bienen School of Music: pink tassel and hood
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Certificate in Performance, Doctor of Music
Important Phone Numbers
- Alumni Relations
847-491-7200 - Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
847-467-4124 - Commencement Office
847-491-3600
commencement@northwestern.edu - School of Communication
847-491-7214 - School of Continuing Studies
312-503-4220 - School of Education and Social Policy
847-491-3790 - McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
847-491-7379 - The Graduate School
847-491-5279 - Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
847-467-2763 - Kellogg School of Management
847-491-3300 - Bienen School of Music
847-491-3818 - Norris University Center Bookstore
847-491-3990 - Office of the Registrar
847-491-5234 - Services for Students with Disabilities
TDD Line 847-467-5530
847-467-5533 - University Relations
847-491-5000 - University Support Services
312-503-8129
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