New Student & Family Programs - Northwestern University

New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) supports undergraduate students as they transition to their first year at Northwestern while partnering with families of all undergraduate students.

Purple Prep Website

Stay on track with summer tasks with the Purple Prep Website

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Residential Services

Explore information about residence halls and living on campus.

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Parent & Family Orientation

Learn about the programming for family members of incoming students and how to register for the event.

Wildcat Welcome Twitter

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Important Dates

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An overview of what early decision students can expect:

May 5: Purple Prep email sent to incoming students (first Tuesday of each month)
June 14: CATalyst Pre-Orientation Program Registration Deadline
End of July: New students hear from their Peer Adviser

Wildcat Welcome

What is Wildcat Welcome

Learn more about Wildcat Welcome, Northwestern's weeklong new student orientation program which includes academic advising and registration for fall quarter classes.