Wildcat Days
Updated: 12/16/2025
Save the date(s)!
Wildcat Days are one-day campus visit programs for first-year Early and Regular Decision admitted students held on two consecutive Mondays in April. Students and their guests will have the opportunity to celebrate their admission to Northwestern, explore the Evanston campus, learn about academic and community experiences from faculty and staff, and mingle with current and future Wildcats!
- Monday, April 13
- Monday, April 20
Wildcat Days Registration and Schedule
Registration for both Wildcat Days programs will be available for all admitted students in late March once admission decisions are released for Regular Decision applicants. Please note that registration will close the Friday prior to the event or when capacity is reached. If you have any questions, please email admissionevents@u.northwestern.edu.
Schedule (tentative):
- 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.: Check-in
- 9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.: Class of 2030 Welcome
- 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Academic Previews
- 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.: Lunch and activities for students and guests
- 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Explore Northwestern
Other Visit Options
Admitted Student Tours
Throughout April, we have also planned a series of daily tours just for admitted students and their guests including Saturday options. More information and registration will be available once admission decisions are released for Regular Decision applicants in late March.