RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Important Steps to be Aware of

• Submit your tuition deposit to gain access to the housing contract
  • The timing of your tuition deposit does not provide an advantage for receiving your top preferences, but you must submit your tuition deposit to gain access to the contract and by June 1
• Between March 3 and June 1, go to the housing portal to submit your housing preferences and contract, along with any roommate groups and housing accommodation requests. 
  • After submitting your preferences, you may make changes by emailing housing@northwestern.edu by June 1

What Can You do Now?

Students have so much to look forward to before arriving on campus, especially the residential experience. While perusing these pages, keep in mind that there is no rush to make decisions. Look things over. Come back to them in a few days.

• Explore our Residential Areas that provide additional amenities beyond your building
• Learn more about our residence hall, residential college, or special interest communities
• Have you thought more about the type of room you're interested in?
• Have you checked the room rates for the different room types and buildings you're considering?
• What questions haven't occurred to you but might be important to think through?