Prospective Students
As an institution, Northwestern is developing intentional relationships with Chicago and greater Indigenous communities. Student voices have been central to the advancement of institutional commitments — we follow in their legacy as a growing community of learners, knowledge keepers, protectors and advocates working towards cultivating meaningful change at Northwestern and beyond.
Our relationships across campus are also important: we partner with Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, Niyo Moraza-Keeswood (Navajo and Chichimeca), to connect with talented students and share insights about our Native community. As you navigate the application process, Niyo can share resources to answer questions and help inform your college choice.
Resources and Helpful Links
- To learn more about Northwestern and our Native community, visit Northwestern Undergraduate Admissions or contact Niyo at niyomk@northwestern.edu. You can also connect with current students directly on our Ambassadors webpage or request an online ’Cat Chatwith a current student or alum.
- To register for a virtual information session, campus tour, or other online programing visit Experience Northwestern.
- To stay connected for future Northwestern announcements and programming, register here.
- How to Apply: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/
- Financial Aid: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/tuition-aid/
- Majors and Minors: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/academics/majors-minors/
Meet Niyo Moraza-Keeswood
Niyo Moraza-Keeswood (Navajo and Chichimeca), Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, helps build awareness of Northwestern’s Native and Indigenous initiatives and serves as a point of contact for any prospective student (or their supporters!) hoping to learn more about Northwestern’s Native community. Niyo also supports work with community based organizations and leads admissions activities in the Midwest.. An alumnus of Brown University, Niyo received his B.A. in Anthropology in 2016 and an M.A. in Policy, Organization, and Leadership studies from Stanford University in 2020. Indigenous Academic Pathways
The Indigenous Academic Pathways program serves undergraduate students interested in developing a grounding in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Indigenous Research (IR) Methods as they begin their journey at Northwestern. Over the course of four days, students will engage with faculty and scholars to learn about exciting research taking place on campus and communities, and to develop an intellectual foundation in Indigenous knowledge systems and Indigenous research methods. Indigenous Academic Pathways is open to all incoming, undergraduate students (Class of 2029) and rising sophomores (Class of 2028). Learn more about Indigenous Academic Pathways here.
Northwestern admits students in compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws, including Title VI and Title IX, and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex or religion.