Find everything you need to know.
YOU ARE HERE!
The Purple Prep website is the one-stop location for details on your summer tasks and other essential information. Explore this site by using the top navigation bar.Welcome, Class of 2025! Purple Prep is your go-to source for all you need to know and do before you arrive at Northwestern.
Let's Get Started!
Become familiar with the three components of Purple Prep that will guide you as you prepare to come to campus in the fall. We're excited to welcome you to the community!
Keep track of requirements.
Your Purple Prep Checklist is a dynamic tool for managing all your summer to-do items, allowing you to track your progress as you complete and check off tasks. Opt in to weekly texts if you want frequent reminders and updates.
Get monthly updates and reminders.
Find a Purple Prep email in your Northwestern inbox on the first Tuesday of the month. It will identify tasks for the month and alert you to changing information, including any updates due to health or safety concerns.
For Deferred and Gap-Year Students
A special message and guidance for students who deferred their enrollment from a previous year and have not completed any courses at Northwestern.
For Parents and Families
Find information related to parent and family communication, orientation, Family Weekend, and other resources on the Family Engagement website.
Make Summer Connections
Use social media to learn more about your classmates, upcoming events, Wildcat Welcome, and more.
A Note about Health and Safety
The safety of our students is our top priority. All dates and programs included on the Purple Prep website are subject to change as Northwestern follows local, state, and federal health directives and guidelines. Students will be notified of changes via Purple Prep emails throughout the summer.