Norris University Center

The center for student activity at Northwestern since 1973.

Find Your Destination at Norris

Whether searching for artistic enrichment, leadership opportunities, weekend games, books, or just some friends and some food, Norris has it, and much more.

Unwind and Have Fun

Explore recreation options and activities at Norris.

Artica Studios

Find hands-on creative experiences ranging from ceramics and painting to photography and more.

Norris Mini Courses

Explore non-credit, recreational classes open to the Northwestern community and the public.

Norris Game Room

Play video games, visit our PC lounge, or play pool or foosball with friends.

Signature Programs

Attend events like Norris at Night, student exam relief, holiday celebrations, summer cinemas and more.

Stop by For Services

Norris is your first stop to tackle your to-do list.

Northwestern Tech Center

Apple computer support, repair and retail

Dining

Food court, cafes and grab-and-go options

Wildcard Office

Northwestern ID card creation and support

Center Desk

Assistance, box office sales and package and key pick-up

Student Involvement

Campus Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life and the Student Organization Resource Center

Cashier's Office

Student Organization Finance Office services and transactions

Reserve a Space

Host your next event at Norris

Our spaces can accommodate small organizational meetings, formal banquets, student productions and special events. Norris can also provide customized room layouts, technical services and support needed to make your event a success.

Available Spaces

Meeting rooms range from small room to performance and banquet spaces.
Outdoor spaces include the adjacent lawns and plaza and pavilion spaces.>
Satellite venues outside of Norris can be rented for performances and formal events.

Technical Services Reservation Process