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Programs and Recreation

Engage in experiences that foster meaningful connections. 

Whether you are learning a new skill through a Mini Course, relaxing at the Norris Gameroom or unwinding at the Wild Roots garden, there are many opportunities for fun at Norris.

Norris Mini Courses

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

The program offers classes four times a year, beginning in October, January, April and July.

Recreation

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Norris Gameroom

Enjoy video games, billiards, air hockey and more at Norris Gameroom. Students, staff and community members can stop by or reserve the room for events.

Norris Outdoors

Rent the essentials you need—from camping equipment  and grills to outdoor games and snowshoes—for outdoor recreation.

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a garden on campus

Wild Roots Garden

Get your hands dirty at Wild Roots, a student-directed garden that grows fresh produce for the Northwestern and Evanston communities. 

Signature Programs

Discover quarterly Norris-wide programs available to students, staff, and the community.

a crowd of student at a night time having fun on campus
Each fall during Wildcat Welcome, Norris hosts Norris at Night as a fun-filled event that introduces students to all that Norris University Center offers.
students waiting in line to a food truck
Exam Relief week activities include outdoor games, late night breakfast, wellness kits, dedicated student study space, and more.
a woman decorating a pumpkin
October Fun activities include Halloween Bash, free candy, hands-on Halloween artmaking, pumpkin carving, and more.
a cinema screen on campus showing a movie
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s summer movie series on Kahn Pavillion.