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Northwestern University

Segal Visitors Center

Where your campus story starts.

The Visitor Experience

Our gateway to campus, open year-round.

Located at 1841 Sheridan Road in Evanston, The Segal Visitors Center plays an important role welcoming prospective undergraduate students and their families. The Segal Visitors Center is open to registered guests from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with additional visit opportunities on select evenings and Saturdays.

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Interior view of Segal Visitors Center

The Building

Exterior shot of Segal Visitor Center

A sophisticated design showcasing our landscape and location.

Designed by architects Perkins & Will, the Segal Visitors Center brings together a modern aesthetic, sustainable features and usable spaces. The building includes a parking garage with capacity for more than 400 cars.

The Center includes an auditorium, meeting rooms, offices for admissions staff, a two-story reception area and a parking garage.

Parking Information

About Gordon and Carole Segal

The Segal Visitors Center is named for alumni Gordon and Carole Segal. Gordon and Carole Segal met at Northwestern, graduating in 1960 with bachelor's degrees in business and English, respectively. The couple co-founded Crate & Barrel in 1962.