Welcome, Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students!
Click here for information on next steps related to housing and to learn more about the residential experience at Northwestern.The Latest Updates from Residential Services
Communications
Emails from Residential Services
View an archive of the latest email communications from Residential Services to current and incoming students living on the Evanston campus.
Current Events
Housing Master Plan Focus Groups and Recontracting for Returning and Graduate Students
Student Housing Master Plan Workshops and Focus Groups
Help shape the future of on-campus housing at Northwestern. Participate in a focus group or workshop on April 23 and 24.
Recontracting Process in Progress
Returning undergraduate and graduate residents are in the process of recontracting for on-campus housing for the 2024-2025 academic year
Information for Students Living on Campus
Incoming Student Housing Overview
Current Undergraduates
Graduate Students
Northwestern's Residential Experience
Residence Halls
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Residence Halls
Residence halls range from as few as 25 students to larger communities of 500. Each building has its own character, spirit, and unique advantages.
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Residential Colleges
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Residential Colleges
Residential Colleges range from 40 to 250 students and are headed by a Faculty Chair. Some have a single unifying theme such as international studies while others are multi-thematic.
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Special Interest Housing
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Special Interest Housing
Special interest housing is for students who choose to live with others who share a special academic or personal interest.
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All Gender Housing
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All Gender Housing
In All Gender Housing, students-regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity-are permitted to share a room or suite.
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Graduate Housing
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Graduate Housing
Residential Services offers three residence halls for graduate students: Engelhart Hall, Garrett Place Apartments, and McManus Center.
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Residential Areas
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Residential Areas
A residential area consists of a cluster of buildings with common features, services, and staffing.
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