STUDENT AFFAIRS

Move-In Day Parking Shuttles to Ryan Field

• Student volunteers will be stationed on shuttles to assist families and answer questions.

Wildcat Welcome/Parent and Family Check-in (Louis Room, Norris University Center)

Complimentary lunch for parents and families in Dining Halls

• Families are invited to take a break from move-in and enjoy a free lunch provided by Dining Services. Locations include Allison Hall, Elder Hall, Foster-Walker Complex, and Sargent Hall. New students will use their meal plan and swipe their Wildcard. Families can drop in anytime between 11 am – 4 pm.

Northwestern Medicine Student Health Welcome Walk-Through (633 Emerson Street)

• Come on over to Searle Hall and take a look at the Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service. Familiarize yourselves with where students can come to receive healthcare on campus, from normal primary care to chronic disease management to illness diagnosis and more! We will have some light refreshments and information about our services. Please stop by and see us! We would love to see you!

The Office of the Ombudsperson Open House (555 Clark Street)

• The Office of the Ombudsperson invites new students and family members to meet University Ombudsperson, Sarah Klaper and her team, and learn more about the valuable services they offer. For questions, please reach out to the Office of the Ombudsperson at ombuds@northwestern.edu.  

Stay tuned for more open houses to be added to the schedule throughout the summer!

President’s Reception for Parents and Families (Cohen Lawn, Norris East Lawn)

• Attend the President’s Reception and enjoy a casual picnic dinner while you mingle with other parents/families. Come as you are! We understand you’ve been helping your student move in today; this is not a formal event.

Dean of Students Welcome and Panel Presentation (Cahn Auditorium)

• Meet Dean of Students Mona Dugo and many other staff members who will support your student during their time at Northwestern.

“A Year in the Life” Skits and Panel Presentation with Family Ambassadors (Cahn Auditorium)

• Family Ambassadors perform a series of vignettes to give parents & families a glimpse into the experiences they may have over the next year. Skits are followed by a student panel with time for Q&A from the audience.

March through the Arch (Weber Arch, Deering Meadow) – Livestreamed & Recorded

• Witness your student take their symbolic “first steps” onto campus as they enter through the Arch and into our campus community. The Northwestern University Marching Band will usher them to Deering Meadow for speeches by various Northwestern officials.
• The livestream and recording can be found here.

Academic Welcome for Families (Locations TBD)

• Families will learn about their student’s respective school and hear from faculty and staff. Student staff will be available to walk family members from Deering Meadow to the Academic Welcomes.

Lunch on Own

• Norris University Center offers several dining options on the lower level.
• Dining is also available on Noyes Street and in downtown Evanston

Campus Tours (Leaves from “The Rock” near Harris Hall)

• Family Ambassadors will give a 1.5-hour walking tour of campus.
  • Tours leave every half hour: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

International Student Panel (Harris Hall 107)

• New International families are invited to hear from current international students about their experiences at Northwestern and ask any questions they may have.

Parent and Family Resource Fair (Louis Room, Norris)

• Learn about the resources and support services that Northwestern provides for your student throughout the year, and talk with the people who will help them along the way. Offices in attendance will include Student Organizations & Activities, the Global Learning office, Accessible NU, Academic Support & Learning Advancement, Northwestern Career Advancement, NU Medicine (Student Health Services), and many more.

“A Year in the Life” Skits and Panel Presentation with Family Ambassadors – Repeat of Tuesday evening performance (Harris Hall 107)

• Family Ambassadors perform a series of vignettes to give parents & families a glimpse into the experiences they may have over the next year. Skits are followed by a student panel with time for Q&A from the audience.