Academic Information Sessions
We encourage all guests to start their day at the Segal Visitors Center: 1841 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208. You may park in the gated parking structure adjacent to the Visitors Center, check in for your day with admission staff and pick up a campus map in the main lobby, and have your parking validated. Please click here for more information about parking and arrival.
If you are starting your day on campus with an academic overview at one of Northwestern’s undergraduate schools, please keep in mind the following information about locations as you plan. You should allow extra time to park, check in, and walk to your destination. Guests may choose to head directly to the undergraduate school sessions after arriving on campus; if you have other activities scheduled with the Office of Admission or you would like to validate your parking in Segal Visitors Center garage, be sure to stop by the Visitors Center after the academic session concludes.
For more information about registration and availability, see our Visit Campus page. Online versions of these program can also be found on our Online Undergraduate School Information calendar.
On-Campus Session Availability and Check-In
Winter 2025
Bienen School of Music
Offered select Mondays and Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts 2nd floor: 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL 60208
5-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center
Note: This session is intended for prospective music majors.
School of Communication
Offered March 14 and 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Located in the Louis Hall 119: 10 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL 60208
5-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center
School of Education and Social Policy
Offered most Mondays and Fridays at 12 and 3:30 p.m., as well as select Thursdays in January at 3:30 p.m.
Located in Annenberg Hall 123: 2120 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
15-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center, check in at least 15 minutes before your session!
McCormick School of Engineering
Winter McCormick School of Engineering sessions will be held virtually.
Medill School of Journalism
Offered most Fridays at 3:30 p.m.
Located in Fisk Hall room 115: 1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208
1-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Winter Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences sessions will be held virtually.