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Confirm Your Enrollment

Although you're already part of the Wildcat family, in order to formally enroll as Northwestern student you'll need to follow the steps below. Please note that dates might differ based on the round to which you applied, so be sure to check the appropriate tab below.

Before May 1

  • Explore this site for special content, events and ways to connect.
  • If applicable, review financial aid award in your Applicant Status Portal.
  • Activate NetID and set up Northwestern email account.

May 1

  • Say “Yes!” via our online enrollment reply form and submit nonrefundable tuition deposit ($400). If your deposit has been waived, your enrollment will be automatically confirmed prior to this date. Instructions for submitting a deposit can be found in your Applicant Status Portal.

Within 1 week of receiving offer of admission

  • Explore this site for special content, events and ways to connect.
  • If applicable, review financial aid award in your Applicant Status Portal.
  • Activate NetID and set up Northwestern email account.

1 week after receiving offer of admission

  • Say “Yes!” via our online enrollment reply form and submit nonrefundable tuition deposit ($400). If your deposit has been waived, your enrollment will be automatically confirmed prior to this date. Instructions for submitting a deposit can be found in your Applicant Status Portal.

Within 3 weeks of receiving preliminary credit evaluation

  • Explore this site for special content, events and ways to connect.
  • If applicable, review financial aid award in your Applicant Status Portal.
  • Activate NetID and set up Northwestern email account.

3 weeks after receiving preliminary credit evaluation

  • Say “Yes!” via our online enrollment reply form and submit nonrefundable tuition deposit ($400). If your deposit has been waived, your enrollment will be automatically confirmed prior to this date. Instructions for submitting a deposit can be found in your Applicant Status Portal.

Before February 1

  • Explore this site for special content, events and ways to connect.
  • If applicable, review financial aid award in your Applicant Status Portal.
  • Activate NetID and set up Northwestern email account.

February 1

  • Submit nonrefundable tuition deposit ($400). If your deposit has been waived, your enrollment will be automatically confirmed prior to this date. Instructions for submitting deposits can be found in your Applicant Status Portal.