Wildcat Days
Updated: 4/4/24
Wildcat Days, a one-day campus visit program for first-year admitted students, will be held on April 8, 2024 and again on April 15, 2024. Students and their guests will have the opportunity to explore Northwestern’s Evanston campus, interact with faculty and staff from their academic program, and mingle with current and future Wildcats! To navigate to a specific page section, click on one of the links below.
Not able to make it to Wildcat Days?
Throughout April, we have planned a series of tours just for admitted students including Saturday options. For more information, please see our Visit Campus page.
Program Overview
We are thrilled to welcome you on campus for Wildcat Days, and are working together with the entire Northwestern community to create an exciting and informative experience. Students and guests should expect to spend a full day exploring campus including a mix of scheduled and flexible time. A light breakfast will be available with check-in, and lunch will be provided for students and guests who want to eat on campus (vegetarian, vegan, and Kosher options will be available). The program is scheduled to conclude at 5 p.m., although guests will have flexibility to leave earlier in the day if needed.
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid will be open for walk-in questions or appointments from 12:30–4:30 p.m., however families are encouraged to use this calendar to make phone or online appointments to discuss their financial aid award prior to Wildcat Days.
Welcome letter
Below you can find a letter from Liz Kinsley, Associate Dean & Director of Undergraduate Admission, welcoming the Class of 2028.
Wildcat Days schedule
Below, you can find a preview of the Wildcat Days schedule and addenda for April 8 and April 15, along with links to PDF copies. Attendees will be given paper copies of the final schedule at check-in.
Schedule preview
7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.: Check-in (with light breakfast available)
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.: Class of 2028 Welcome
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Academic Previews
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Explore Northwestern
April 15 |
| April 15—Program Overview |
| APRIL 15—Academics |
| APRIL 15—community |
Registration
Registration has closed for both Wildcat Days (4/8 and 4/15) programs. For additional help or questions regarding registration, please email admissionevents@u.northwestern.edu.
Planning Your Trip
Directions, parking and check-in
Check the admissions website for information on directions and how to get to campus. Additional maps can be found on the Northwestern Visiting Campus page.
Check-in for Wildcat Days on April 15
- Check-in for Wildcat Days on April 15 will take place at the Walter Athletics Center (2255 Campus Drive, Evanston).
- If driving, park in the North Campus Parking Garage (2311 N Campus Drive, Evanston). Please take a ticket to enter the garage and pick up your validation ticket at check-in. After parking, take the C elevator to the first floor. Follow the signs to the Walter Athletics Center entrance for check-in. Parking is free for all registered guests.
- If utilizing a ride share or taxi, please direct the driver to the designated zone on the side of the garage nearer the entrance to the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. Follow the signs to the check-in.
Accommodations
Evanston is home to a number of hotels within walking distance of campus. Alternatively, some visitors choose to utilize rental services like Airbnb to secure accommodations.
To receive an exclusive rate at the Graduate Evanston, use code UNIVNU at checkout.