Incoming Undergraduates
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Residential Areas: Living Beyond Your Building
Residents at Northwestern can engage beyond the residential floor and building levels. Find out more about the communities, opportunities, and amenities available within the Residential Areas.The Latest Updates from Residential Services
News
Area Councils Foster Area Pride
- A Day in the Life of a Resident Director - Toya Fulbright, Graduate Housing
- A Day in the Life of a Resident Director - Zack Mroz, South Area
- "Slay Admin" - Dr. Ava Thompson Greenwell (from North by Northwestern)
- Continuous Housing Provides Option for Students Spending Breaks on Campus
- Myrna García Celebrates Students in Faculty-in-Residence Role
- What You Need to Know about the New RA Compensation Model
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
Thanksgiving and Winter Break Information
- Undergraduate and graduate housing remains open during Thanksgiving Break.
- All undergraduate students without Continuous Housing contracts must move out for Winter Break by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2025.
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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