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• Segal Visitors Center
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• Visiting Campus

Spectacular views and state-of-the-art interactive experiences greet visitors to Segal Visitors Center. Completed in 2014, the striking, modern building is the perfect start for a campus visit. 

The Visitor Experience

Our gateway to campus, open year-round, the building, a sophisticated design showcasing our landscape and location.

Designed by architects Perkins & Will, the Segal Visitors Center brings together a modern aesthetic, sustainable features and usable spaces.

On-site parking

The Visitors Center includes a parking garage with capacity for more than 400 cars.  Learn more about the garage and parking at Northwestern.

About Gordon and Carole Segal

Alumni and longtime supporters.

The Segal Visitors Center is named for alumni Gordon and Carole Segal.

Gordon Segal retired as CEO in 2008 and serves on the Northwestern University Board of Trustees. Carole Browe Segal is also a former CEO of Foodstuffs Inc. In addition to serving on the Board of Visitors of the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, she acted as president of the Northwestern Women's Board and received the Alumni Medal in 2008.  Since 1986, Segals have given annually to Northwestern, and a substantial gift in 2007 established the Segal Design Institute at the McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management. 

Audio Tour Walking Through Northwestern History Tour

Walking through northwestern history tour, introduction.

Thank you for joining us on the Walking Through Northwestern History tour! Your guides are Kevin Leonard, University Historian, and Charla Wilson, Curator for the Black Experience. As you explore the campus over the next hour, you will hear stories and facts about Northwestern’s history, traditions, and architecture. Either engage with the tour on-site as a self-guided tour or listen to the audio from anywhere! 

Your Guides

Kevin Leonard

University Historian

Charla Wilson

Curator for the Black Experience

Printable Brochure

Walking Through Northwestern History Tour Printable Brochure

Shakespeare Garden

Stop 1: the weber arch, the weber arch.

Related Resources

• Northwestern History and Traditions 
• Arnold R. Weber , The Presidents of Northwestern
• Northwestern Observer , October 25, 1993
• Arnold Weber’s comments at the dedication of Weber Arch, June 7, 2011

Stop 2: University Hall

University hall.

• Northwestern Architecture , online exhibit
• University Archives Postcards
• Alexander Hesler Photograph Collection 

University Hall, 1869, Alexander Hesler Photograph Collection , Northwestern University Archives

Stop 3: The Rock

• The Rock Records and Artifacts
• “How the Rock ended up in Deering: A Look into Northwestern’s Archives,” video by Linus Hoeller
• The Rock with a Peel, Northwestern Magazine , Spring 2010
• Northwestern Rock Webcam

Stop 4: Fisk Hall

• “Fisk Hall is Done,” The Evanston Press , 1899

Stop 5: The Lakefill

The lakefill.

An image of the area prior to the construction

An image of the area after the construction

Stop 6: Technological Institute

Technological institute.

Related Resource

•   Chemistry at Northwestern , online exhibit

Stop 7: Technological Institute (Project Survival)

Technological institute (project survival).

Related Resources 

• Up All Night with a Sick Environment: Project Survival and its Legacy, digital exhibit, by Ben Taylor
• Northwestern Students for a Better Environment

Stop 8: Deering Meadow and Deering Library

Deering meadow and deering library.

• Deering Library: An Illustrated History
• “Building Architecture,” Northwestern Libraries
• Deering Library Artwork, Northwestern Libraries
• “Northwestern’s May Celebrations,” online exhibit 
• Walter Netsch, online exhibit

Stop 9: Deering Meadow (1970 Vietnam War Protest)

Deering meadow (1970 vietnam war protest).

• Anti-Vietnam War Strike Materials 
• Student Protest and Strikes at Northwestern University
• “Strike,” video
• Jim Roberts Photographs, 1968-1972

Stop 10: Annie May Swift Hall

Annie may swift hall.

• “NU Theatre and the University Archives,” research guide

Stop 11: Kresge Centennial Hall (1995 Hunger Strike for Asian American Studies)

Kresge centennial hall (1995 hunger strike for asian american studies).

• Records of the Asian American Studies Program
• Department of Asian American Studies Program, History 

Stop 12: Conclusion

Run Time: 0:26 Seconds                        

Stop 13: Bonus Stop (Coeducation)

Coeducation.

• Women at Northwestern, research guide
• Frances Willard: Radical Woman in a Classic Town , online exhibit

For more information about Northwestern history and collections, please contact the McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives , [email protected].  

Check out these other campus tours: 

• The Black Student Experience at Northwestern University Audio Tour
• Social Justice Tours of Northwestern 

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Large Group Visits

High schools and community based organizations who wish to bring a group of high school students to campus can register for a large group campus visit. Based on your group’s schedule and interests, you can take a student-led or self-guided campus tour and connect with current students and admission staff to learn more about Northwestern. Groups with 10 or fewer guests should register all participants individually for campus tours and related programming. For any questions, please reach out to Alyssa Kolton ( [email protected] ) and Emily Coffee ( [email protected] ).  

• We cannot accommodate elementary, middle school or graduated student groups.
• Large Group Visits are available on certain weekdays throughout the year with the exception of holiday breaks and exam periods. No group visits are offered during the month of April. 
• We can only accommodate groups between 10 and 40 students, not including chaperones.
• Groups must be accompanied by at least one chaperone per 15 students.
• Optional 15-minute Northwestern Overview sessions are available before guided tours. Please select this option when registering.
• Request forms should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to your visit. Any requests after this will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. 

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Tour Guides

Share your passion.

Tour guides share their enthusiasm for Northwestern and broad knowledge of our campus by leading campus tours for visiting students and their families. 

Application

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year have closed. If you are interested in applying next Spring, please fill out this Future Tour Guide Interest Form .

Questions about being a tour guide at Northwestern can be directed to our coordinators at [email protected] .

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Student experience at kellogg, recruiting at kellogg, the value of pharmaceutical innovation: lessons from a post covid-19 world, contact us about the full-time mba program at kellogg.

Full-Time MBA Application Deadlines

Round 1:  Sept. 13, 2023 Round 2:  Jan. 10, 2024 Round 3:  April 3, 2024

Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Edition

Academic Calendar

Academic calendar 2023–2024.

The University reserves the right to make changes to this calendar. A detailed current calendar can be found at www.registrar.northwestern.edu/calendars .

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Visit Campus

Experience northeastern.

Interested in learning more about Northeastern? Schedule an in-person tour of our Boston, Oakland, or London campus! If you are attending an upcoming tour, please review this page carefully for location-specific information regarding arrival, parking, and other helpful tips to prepare for your visit. Campus visits are offered year-round.

Schedule a Visit

Hosted by our admissions team, your campus visit experience will offer a firsthand look at life as a Northeastern student. Make your plans now to come to an in-person information session and campus tour designed to bring you a 360-degree view of the Northeastern experience. Whether you want to come to Boston to check out our 73-acre urban oasis in the heart of “America’s college town,” experience our 135-acre Oakland campus centered in the rich culture and history of the Bay Area, or visit our London campus amid the UK’s most iconic sites, you can use our visit portal to make your plans today. You can also use the portal to register for virtual and group visits.

What to Expect

Information sessions.

This session will offer a high-level overview of Northeastern’s experienced-powered approach to education, the student experience, and the admissions and financial aid process.

Campus Tours

Following the information session is a Husky Ambassador-led tour of our Boston or Oakland campus. These 60-minute tours showcase our academic facilities, university housing, and award-winning green spaces.

COVID-19 Policy

Guests visiting our campus are expected to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but are not required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test. For more information about our COVID-19 policies for events, click here .  

Arrival and Parking

Both our Boston and Oakland campuses are located in busy urban areas. Whether you are driving, using a ride share service, or taking public transit, we encourage you to plan ahead for traffic and other slowdowns. Thank you for doing your best to arrive on time for your scheduled campus visit. Please keep an eye on your email for any updates or changes related to your scheduled visit before you come to campus.

Boston tours depart from our Visitor Center located in West Village F at 40 Leon St., Boston, MA. Validated parking is available in the West Village Garage at 30 Leon St. If this garage reaches capacity, overflow parking will become available in the Columbus Garage at 795 Columbus Ave. Please bring your ticket to the Visitor Center for validation during check-in.

If you are arriving using a ride share provider such as Uber or Lyft, we recommend entering 40 Leon St. as your destination. If you plan to use public transit, please visit the city of Boston’s MBTA website for the latest service updates and plan accordingly.

All visitors enter our Oakland campus through the main gate at 5000 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland, CA. When you arrive, check in with security at the main entrance and let them know you are visiting for an admissions tour. They will provide you with additional parking and arrival instructions. Tours begin at our Visitor Center located in Lisser Hall, and free parking is available along Richards Road as you drive into campus. Additional parking is also available behind Cowell Hall.

If you are arriving using a ride share provider such as Uber or Lyft, we recommend entering 5000 Macarthur Blvd. as your destination. If you plan to use public transit, please visit the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) website for the latest service updates and plan accordingly.

When you arrive at our campus entrance, you will be greeted by a member of our security staff. You and your guests will be required to present government-issued IDs and share the reason for your visit to be allowed entry.

School, community-based organization, or other group visits

We welcome group tour requests for high schools, community-based organizations, or other groups of 10-50 visitors. The visit will consist of a 60 minute tour of campus led by one of our tour guides. All groups are required to be accompanied by at least one chaperone per 10 students. These visits must be approved by Admissions staff and further details regarding the visit will be provided upon tour request approval. Please note: Group visit requests must be made at least two weeks in advance and are not available on weekends.

If you have questions about your upcoming visit to one of our campuses, please use email us at the appropriate address:

• Boston campus : [email protected]
• Oakland campus : [email protected]
• London campus : [email protected]

Note that if you need to cancel or reschedule your tour, follow the link in your confirmation email to do so.

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