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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.

Fall 2025 On-Campus Session Availability and Check-In

Bienen School of Music

Offered select Mondays, Thursdays 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 Education and Social Policy

Offered most Mondays and Fridays at 12 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!

Medill School of Journalism

Offered most Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Located in McCormick Foundation Center 3-119: 1870 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208 

3-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center