Incoming Undergraduates
Watch this area for more information further into the academic year
Explore Your Northwestern Home
If you're returning to or new to campus in Winter Quarter 2026, undergraduate and graduate contracts are now live in the Housing Portal.
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
Winter Break Closing & RA Applications
Winter Break Closing - Undergraduate Housing
Undergraduate buildings are open for Thanksgiving Break but close for Winter Break (except for residents with continuous housing contracts). Learn how to prepare your room before you depart campus. Graduate buildings remain open over the Winter Break.
Resident Assistant Applications for 2026-2027
Learn more about the RA role and apply by January 16, 2026.
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
All Gender Housing refers to an arrangement whereby students, regardless of sex or gender, are permitted to share a room or suite in select areas of Northwestern’s campus residences.
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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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