Wildcat Connection
With more than 400 extracurricular clubs and organizations, Northwestern offers a huge range of amazing activities outside the classroom.
Northwestern University and the Office of International Student & Scholar Services as well as the surrounding community offer a wide array of opportunities to get involved in the NU community and beyond. The OISS strives to enrich the academic, extra-curricular, and cultural experience of our international population by providing information and connections to the diverse range of available opportunities.
We encourage you to follow the OISS on Facebook to stay informed of the latest events and news! You can also check the OISS Event Calendar.
Community Council for International Students (CCIS) The CCIS is an all-volunteer group dedicated to making Northwestern University international students feel welcome in this country and at the University. They offer a variety of social and informational programs. Visit CCIS for more information on how conversation partners & groups, to involved.
For information about international student groups, please see our Student Organizations page.
With more than 400 extracurricular clubs and organizations, Northwestern offers a huge range of amazing activities outside the classroom.
This student-run organization hosts free alternative events for the Northwestern community. They provide both on and off-campus programming that usually runs from 8 to 11 PM (typically, but not always, on Fridays).
Attend a "Big 10" sporting event and show your Wildcat spirit!
NU students with a valid WildCARD have access to worldclass NU Recreation Facilities. The facilities offer a range of activities including swimming, basketball, squash, racquetball, tennis, group exercise classes, weightlifting, badminton and intramural and club sports, and much more.